Pirates vs. Cubs Prediction and Odds - Jul 25, 2022

Last updated: Dec 21, 2023, 11:14AM | Published: Jul 25, 2022, 2:45AM

The Chicago Cubs square off with the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Monday, beginning at 8:05PM ET.

The Cubs will send Adrian Sampson (0-1, 3.34 ERA) to the mound, up against JT Brubaker (2-8, 4.02 ERA) for the Pirates.

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

Who will win Pirates vs. Cubs?

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

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

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Pirates vs. Cubs Odds

Run Line: Cubs -1.5 (+140), Pirates +1.5 (-155)
Moneyline: Cubs -135, Pirates +130
Total: Over/Under 8 (-108/-105)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Cubs are -1.5 favorites against the Pirates, with +140 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -155.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -135. That means you can risk $135 to win $100, for a total payout of $235, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +130, where you can bet $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -108, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Pirates (+1.5) are a 64% chance of covering the run line, while the 8-run Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Pirates vs. Cubs

Run Line: Pirates +1.5 @ -155 via DraftKings Sportsbook (64% probability)
Moneyline: Pirates @ +130 via DraftKings Sportsbook (0.2% edge)
Total: Over 8 @ -108 via FanDuel Sportsbook (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make smarter decisions with the legal sportsbooks in America.

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 sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Pirates vs. Cubs Prediction

Use our dynamic widget below to view up-to-date 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 betting coverage of Monday's Pirates-Cubs matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights before Pirates vs. Cubs on Monday July 25, 2022.

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Pirates vs. Cubs 2022 Game Info

Monday's action between the Cubs and Pirates at Wrigley Field is scheduled to commence at 8:05PM ET.

Who: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Date: Monday July 25, 2022
Time: 8:05PM ET / 5:05PM PT
Venue: Wrigley Field

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