Chicago Cubs (67-60) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (57-70)
The Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 8/25/2023 – The Chicago Cubs will continue a road trip to play Game 2 of the National League Central Division four-game series against the home team of Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Friday night. The Chi Cubs improved to 67-60 overall after winning five of the last six contests played, raised its road record to 32-30 following three wins out of four games played away from home, and placed second in the NL Central with 3 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the first place. The Cubs recorded 641 runs scored while giving away 574 for a +67 run difference over the year. lan Happ punched a go-ahead single in the tenth frame and became a hero in a heart-pounding 5-4 road victory versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking to bounce back and level the series with a win in the second match on Friday after a narrow loss to the Chicago Cubs in the previous game. With a current record of 57-71, the Pirates have experienced three losses in their last five games. Their home record stands at 31-34 after two consecutive home defeats. In the NL Central standings, they’re in fourth place, trailing the second-place Chicago Cubs by 10.5 games. The Pirates have scored a total of 538 runs while allowing 622, resulting in a run difference of -84 for the season. For more insights, consider checking out free MLB picks and predictions.
Cubs vs. Pirates Game Info
| When: | Friday, August 25, 2023, 7:05 PM ET |
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| Where: | PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| TV: | MARQ |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Kyle Hendricks (5-6, 3.83 ERA) vs Mitch Keller (10-8, 4.22 ERA)
The Chicago Cubs management will give the ball to right-hander Kyle Hendricks to start game 2 of the NL Central four-game series versus the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday evening. The thirty-three-year-old righty starter posted a 5-6 record on the season with a sterling 3.83 ERA, a solid 1.14 WHlP, and 64 strikeouts with 95 hits, 17 free walks, and 11 home runs conceded through 98.2 innings pitched in his starts all throughout the year.
The Pittsburgh Pirates management will turn to twenty-seven-year-old righty Mitch Keller to take on the mound to start the second installment of an NL Central four-game set against the Chicago Cubs on Friday night. The right-handed thrower marked a 10-8 record this year with an ERA of 4.22, a strong WHlP at 1.28, and struck out a total of 173 batters in his starts while giving away 152 hits, 47 free bases, and 19 long balls across 155.2 frames of work for the season.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Chicago Cubs -122, MLB Totals: 9.0
The totals went OVER in 5 of the Chicago Cubs’ last 6 contests, while the Cubs are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games played. Totals went OVER in 6 of the Chi Cubs’ last 6 road matches played, while the Cubs are 13-5 SU in their last 18 outings versus an opponent from the National League. The totals went OVER in 4 of the Chicago Cubs’ last 5 contests against a National League Central Division rival.
Chicago Cubs Betting Trends
The Chicago Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 contests played.
Chi Cubs are 1-4 in its last 5 games played against the spread.
The Cubs are 29-33 in their road outings against the spread.
The totals went OVER in 4 of the Chicago Cubs’ last 5 matches.
Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Trends
The Pittsburgh Pirates are 2-3 in their last 5 matches played.
Pittsburgh is 3-2 in its last 5 games against the spread.
The totals went OVER in 3 of the Astros’ last 5 outings.
The totals went OVER in 39 of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ last 65 home contests.
The Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 8/25/2023 Betting Picks
The Cubs are 8-0 SU in their last 8 outings played versus the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Cubs are 5-0 straight up in their last 5 contests when playing on the road against Pittsburgh. The Chicago Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5, while the OVER has cashed in 4 of the Cubs’ last 5 games played. The Pittsburgh Pirates are 1-6 in their last 7 home outings played versus the Chi Cubs, while the OVER has cashed in 11 of the Pirates’ last 16 games.
The Chicago Cubs are poised to dominate this matchup on the road against the Pittsburgh Pirates, as they strive to maintain their position in the battle for first place in the NL Central. The OVER has been successful in 11 out of the Pirates’ last 16 games and in nine of their home matches. Additionally, the OVER has hit in four of the Chi Cubs’ last five games and in five of the last seven matchups between these two National League rivals. Consider taking the visiting team to secure the victory in this Friday matchup. For more insights, you might want to explore free sports picks today.
Free Pick and Prediction: Chicago Cubs will win 7-5.