Baseball bettors looking to get an early jump on the day have that very opportunity with Friday's Pirates vs. Cubs (2:20 p.m. ET, MLB Network) matchup.
Chicago has slipped 7.5 games behind the red-hot Brewers in the NL Central and is hoping a home series with the 51-71 Pirates is just what the doctor ordered.
Live MLB odds list the Cubs as big -200 favorites against the Pirates and an over/under of 9 heading into Friday afternoon's game.
Professional bettors have taken note of Pirates vs. Cubs, dropping large wagers on one undervalued MLB pick for Friday's matinee.
MLB Odds, Sharpest Pirates vs. Cubs Pick
*Odds as of Friday morning
Sixty-four percent of tickets wagered on the Pirates vs. Cubs total have landed on the under according to Action Network's MLB public betting data.
