CHC @ PIT
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| pitcher | team | era | w-l | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 3.50 | 3-5 | |
 |  | 3.18 | 4-7 |
Cubs vs. Pirates Odds
Spread, Total, Moneyline
MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cubs 23-16 | -1.5+140 | o8.5-104 | -115 | |
Pirates 17-22 | +1.5-165 | u8.5-115 | -105 | |
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Cubs vs. Pirates Game Analysis
Cubs vs. Pirates Notes
Keys to the Game
The Pirates are just 19-3 (.864) when leading entering the 7th inning this season -- tied for 9th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .901.
The Cubs are just 0-34 (.000) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season -- tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .099.
The Pirates are just 2-19 (.095) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season -- 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .283.
The Cubs are just 2-21 (.087) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season -- lowest in MLB; League Avg: .283.
Matchup Contrasts
76% of Willson Contreras fastball strikeouts are elevated this season -- tied for second highest in MLB-- 99th Percentile. 67% of Jose Quintana fastball strikeouts are elevated this season -- 13th highest among starting pitchers with at least 32 total IP-- 89th Percentile.
Today's Starting Pitchers
Justin Steele has thrown inside pitches 45% of the time (117/260) on the first pitch of at-bats this season -- 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 32 total IP; League Avg: 30% -- 99th Percentile.
Cubs vs. Pirates Expert Picks
Popular Props
Last 5 Matchups
Betting Trends
- Pirates are 2-3 in their last 5 games.
- Pirates are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Pirates are 10-10 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Pirates' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 7 of Pirates' 19 last games at home
Cubs vs. Pirates Public Betting
Matchup History
Against the Spread (ATS) History
Over/Under History
Pirates vs. Cubs Injury Updates
Pirates Injuries
Marco Gonzales
PGonzales is out with arm
Out
Ke'Bryan Hayes
IFHayes is out with back
Out
Johan Oviedo
POviedo is out for season with elbow
Out for Season
Jason Delay
CDelay is out with knee
Out
Endy Rodriguez
CRodriguez is out for season with elbow
Out for Season
Cubs Injuries
Dansby Swanson
IFSwanson is out with knee
Out
Richard Lovelady
PLovelady is out with arm
Out
Cubs vs. Pirates Box Score
Cubs Player Stats
Projected| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LJ.Steele, P | 100 | 5.2 | 8 | 5 | |
| RR. Wick, P | 3 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | |
| RC.Martin, P | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| RD.Robertson, P | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| RS.Effross, P | 13 | 1.1 | 1 | 0 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1C.Morel, CF | 2-5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1C.Morel, 2B | 2-5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2W.Contreras, C | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3I.Happ, LF | 1-5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 4P.Wisdom, 3B | 2-5 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 5Y.Gomes, DH | 0-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6J. Villar, 2B | 0-3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 6A. Simmons, 2B | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6J.Heyward, PH | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6J.Heyward, RF | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7N.Hoerner, SS | 3-5 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 8N.Velazquez, RF | 1-2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 8R.Ortega, PH | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8R.Ortega, RF | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8R.Ortega, CF | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9P. Higgins, 1B | 1-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 9A.Rivas, PH | 1-1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 9A.Rivas, 1B | 1-1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Pirates Player Stats
Projected| PITCHER | PC | IP | K | ER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LJ.Quintana, P | 83 | 6 | 6 | 2 | |
| RW. Crowe, P | 42 | 1.2 | 2 | 4 | |
| RY. de los Santos, P | 19 | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | |
| RD.Bednar, P | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | |
| RC.Stratton, P | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| HITTERS | H-AB | R | HR | RBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1K.Hayes, 3B | 1-5 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2B.Reynolds, CF | 1-4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 3D. Castillo, 2B | 1-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4M. Chavis, 1B | 2-5 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 5J.Suwinski, LF | 0-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6Y. Chang, DH | 1-3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 6D.Vogelbach, PH | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6D.Vogelbach, DH | 0-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7O.Cruz, SS | 1-4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 8T.Heineman, C | 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9B. Madris, RF | 0-4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Cubs vs. Pirates Team Totals
MatchupOverUnder | ||
|---|---|---|
Cubs 23-16 | N/A | N/A |
Pirates 17-22 | N/A | N/A |