Pirates vs. Cubs Prediction and Odds - Apr 23, 2022

MLB action continues on Saturday at 2:20PM ET as the Pittsburgh Pirates lock horns with the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Kyle Hendricks (0-1, 6.08 ERA) will be on the bump for the Cubs, while the Pirates will counter with Zach Thompson (0-1, 9.00 ERA).

Dimers' free betting picks for Pirates vs. Cubs, plus game predictions and best odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Pirates vs. Cubs?

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

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Cubs a 60% chance of beating the Pirates.

More: Free Betting Guide for Pirates vs. Cubs

Pirates vs. Cubs Game Odds

• Run Line: Cubs -1.5 (+118), Pirates +1.5 (-130)
• Moneyline: Cubs -162, Pirates +150
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-115/-105)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cubs are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Pirates, with +118 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the run line, Caesars Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -130.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -162, which means you can risk $162 to win $100, for a total payout of $262, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +150, where you can bet $100 to profit $150, earning a total payout of $250, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 7.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, as well as the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Pirates (+1.5) are a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run Over/Under is a 69% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Pirates vs. Cubs

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 @ -130 via Caesars Sportsbook (58% probability)
• Moneyline: Pirates @ +150 via BetMGM (0.1% edge)
• Total: Over 7.5 @ -115 via BetMGM (69% probability) 🔥

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Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make more informed decisions with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

While the Cubs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Pirates moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Pirates vs. Cubs Betting Guide

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

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

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting insights before Pirates vs. Cubs on Saturday April 23, 2022.

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Pirates vs. Cubs 2022 Game Info

When do the Cubs play the Pirates?

• Date: Saturday April 23, 2022
• Time: 2:20PM ET / 11:20AM PT
• Venue: Wrigley Field

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