Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates 6/21/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
The Chicago Cubs‘ three-game road series against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the MLB National League Central Division will end on Wednesday at noon at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
After winning their past two road games, the Chicago Cubs improved their overall record to 35-38 and produced a 15-21 record when playing away from home, moving into third place in the NL Central, 3.5 games behind the Cincinnati Reds in first place.
The Cubs now have a run differential of +21 for the season after scoring 330 runs while surrendering 309 others.
The Chicago Cubs are going for a sweep in this series finale after winning eight of the previous ten games, including the first two games of a road series against the Pirates by scores of 8-0 and 4-0, respectively.
The Cubs won 4-0 on the road last night thanks to starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (9-4) who allowed only five hits over seven scoreless innings.
Nico Hoerner, a second baseman with the Chicago Cubs, led the team this season with a batting average of.282, 35 runs batted in, and 77 hits.
With 14 home runs, third baseman Patrick Wisdom led the Cubs in that category, and left fielder Lan Happ had the highest on-base percentage on the club (.386).
In the Chicago Cubs’ series finale game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, right-hander Kyle Hendricks (2-2, 3.18 ERA) will get the start for his team.
Hendricks lost his previous two outings for the Cubs after allowing two earned runs over the last 13 innings.
In 13 of the Chi Cubs’ past 20 games, the totals were UNDER; however, the Cubs are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games.
In their previous six games against Pittsburgh, Chicago is 6-0 straight up, and in six of the Cubs’ last seven away games, the totals have gone UNDER.
In their previous six road games versus the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Chicago Cubs are 5-1 SU. The Cubs have won 5-0 straight up in their previous 5 games against National League opponents.
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Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Predictions 6/21/2023
On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates will host the last game of a series against the Chicago Cubs as they wrap up a three-game homestand and attempt to halt an eight-game losing streak.
Pittsburgh plummeted to fourth place in the NL Central, a half-game behind third-place Chicago and 4.0 games behind first-place Cincinnati Reds, after going 34-38 overall and splitting its previous 36 home games.
The Pirates have scored 300 runs while surrendering 336, for a run difference of -36 for the season.
After dropping nine of their past ten games, including the opening two games of a home series against the Chicago Cubs, the Pittsburgh Pirates have recently struggled to win games.
On Tuesday, 3B Ke’Bryan Hayes drove in a few runs and raised his batting average to.259 for the year while SP Johan Oviedo (3-7) was labeled a hard-luck loser for the Pirates after allowing two runs in six innings pitched.
Bryan Reynolds, a left fielder, led Pittsburgh’s offense with a.279 batting average, 40 runs batted in, and 72 hits during the season.
With 15, center fielder Jack Suwinski led the Pirates in home runs scored, while designated hitter Andrew McCutchen contributed an on-base percentage of.385 which was the best on the club for Pittsburgh.
Rich Hill, a seasoned left-handed starter (6-6, 4.31 ERA), will start the Pirates’ series finale against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.
The 43-year-old starter has a 6-6 record and a 4.31 ERA for the season as Pittsburgh continues to benefit from his explosive performance.
Hill lost 4-5 on the road to the Milwaukee Brewers in his most recent start after allowing four runs (three of which were earned runs) in five innings.
Pittsburgh is 0-8 SU in their past 8 games played, and the totals have gone UNDER in 4 of the Pirates’ last 5 games.
Pittsburgh is 2-5 straight up in their previous 7 home games, while the totals have gone OVER in 4 of the Pirates’ last 6 games against the Chicago Cubs.
In their previous six home games against the Chicago Cubs, the Pittsburgh Pirates are 1-5 SU.
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates. The MLB Pick for this contest is the Chi Cubs -110.
The Cubs will dominate this match-up on the road with momentum in winning eight of the last ten games, including the last two road triumphs, while the Pirates have struggled with eight straight losses as of late.
After finishing 73 contests played, Chicago ranked 14th in OPS and 15th in runs scored while Pittsburgh ranked 16th in OPS and 23rd in runs scored. Take the visiting team to win this outing. The prediction: Chicago Cubs will win 5-3.
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Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates 6/21/2023 Picks Predictions Previews
MLB Starting Time: 12:35 PM ET
Location: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
TV: MLBN
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Chicago Cubs -110
MLB Totals: 8.5