Sportsmemo MLB handicapper Eric Pauly gives his Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates betting analysis for Thursday, June 23. The Pirates are 7-5 against the Cubs this season heading into today’s game.
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates Betting June 23: Need to Know Info
| Thursday, June 23 | MLB Betting Notes, Courtesy of Caesars |
|---|---|
| Moneyline: | Chicago Cubs -110 at Pittsburgh Pirates +100 |
| Runline: | Cubs +1.5 (+140) / Pirates -1.5 (-160) |
| Total: | 8.5 Runs (Over -105 / Under -115) |
| Game Time: | 12:35pm ET / 9:35am PT |
| Where: | PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA |
| Weather: | 85 Degrees / Clear |
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Odds & Analysis
On Thursday afternoon, the Cubs take on the Pirates in Pittsburgh for the final game of a four-game series. The Pirates won the first two games of the series and the Cubs won 14-5 in last night’s game.
Pittsburgh leads the season series against the Cubs 7-5, and this afternoon is the last time these teams go at it for a month. For this matchup, the Cubs are -110 favorites, the run line is 1.5, and the total is 8.5 runs.
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction – June 23
Both of these teams are bad, but I am rolling with the Cubs to win and tie up the series today. The Cubs are a better team on the road, during the day, and against left-handed pitching than the Pirates are.
It should be a close game, but I expect the Cubs to edge Pittsburgh on the road. I am on a 5-1 run on MLB bets in the past 7 days, so for more best bets, take a look at my handicapper profile on Sportsmemo.
Prediction: Chicago Cubs Moneyline -110
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Chicago Cubs Betting Preview
The Cubs dismantled their championship core over the last two seasons and they are currently one of the worst teams in baseball.
Chicago is 26-43 on the season and they are in fourth place in the NL Central. Chicago is 13-18 away from Wrigley Field and they are 5-13 covering the run line as favorites this season.
Justin Steele will make the start for the Cubs this afternoon in Pittsburgh. Steele is 2-5 on the season in 13 starts and the Cubs are 5-8 in games he has started this season.
Steele has a 4.27 ERA, a 1.47 WHIP, and a 3.47 FIP this season. On 4/24, Steele faced the Pirates at home and allowed three runs on four hits in just three innings of work.
In his last three starts, Steele has allowed five runs on 18 hits over 19 innings of work. He has gotten better as the season has progressed.
Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Preview
The Pirates were never expected to be good this year, and, as expected, they are quite bad. Pittsburgh is 28-40 on the season and they sit in third place in the NL Central.
The Pirates are 10.5 games behind the Cardinals for first place in the NL Central. Pittsburgh is 16-20 at home this season and they are 25-30 covering the run line as an underdog this season.
Jose Quintana will make the start for the Pirates this afternoon at home. Quintana is 1-4 in 13 starts this season with a 3.66 ERA, a 3.91 FIP, and a 1.33 WHIP.
Quintana pitched against the Cubs on 4/22 and he allowed two runs on three hits in 4.2 innings of work. Over his last two starts, Quintana has allowed seven runs on 11 hits in 10.1 innings pitched. The Cubs have a .726 OPS against lefties this season and .759 OPS in day games.
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Meet the Author
Eric Pauly, @slimeaction on Twitter, graduated from Binghamton University with a degree in Finance. Eric is a die-hard Washington Commanders and New York Knicks fan and enjoys watching and writing about the NFL, NBA and MLB. His favorite gambling movements include hitting a +1000 future on Washington to win the NFC East in 2020 and predicting Jonathan Taylor’s breakout season with a +900 ticket for him to win the 2021 NFL rushing title. Aside from the sports betting industry, Eric also enjoys good eats, dynasty fantasy football leagues, daily fantasy sports and playing the guitar.
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