Cubs vs. Pirates Prediction and Odds - Jun 20, 2022

MLB action continues on Monday at 7:05PM ET as the Chicago Cubs square off with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

The Pirates will send JT Brubaker (0-7, 4.50 ERA) to the mound, while the Cubs are going with Caleb Kilian (0-1, 8.00 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Cubs vs. Pirates, plus game predictions and betting odds, are detailed below.

Who will win Cubs vs. Pirates?

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Cubs-Pirates MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Pirates a 56% chance of beating the Cubs.

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Cubs vs. Pirates Odds

• Run Line: Pirates -1.5 (+172), Cubs +1.5 (-210)
• Moneyline: Pirates -115, Cubs +102
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-102/-120)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pirates are -1.5 favorites versus the Cubs, with +172 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Cubs (+1.5) to cover the run line, FanDuel Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at -210.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at -115. That means you can risk $115 to win $100, for a total payout of $215, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at +102, where you can bet $100 to profit $102, earning a total payout of $202, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 8.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -102, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Cubs (+1.5) are a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under is a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Cubs vs. Pirates

• Run Line: Pirates -1.5 @ +172 via FanDuel Sportsbook (1.8% edge)
• Moneyline: Pirates @ -115 via Caesars Sportsbook (56% probability)
• Total: Under 8.5 @ -120 via FanDuel Sportsbook (54% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Although the Cubs are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Pirates -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

Cubs vs. Pirates Betting Guide

Use our dynamic widget below to explore the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for CHI Cubs vs. Pittsburgh, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full coverage of Monday's Cubs-Pirates matchup, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this page for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Cubs vs. Pirates on Monday June 20, 2022.

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Cubs vs. Pirates 2022 Game Info

Monday's matchup between the Pirates and Cubs at PNC Park is scheduled to start at 7:05PM ET.

• Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs
• Date: Monday June 20, 2022
• Time: 7:05PM ET / 4:05PM PT
• Venue: PNC Park

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