Pirates vs. Cubs Prediction for MLB Thursday [6/15/2023]

Updated: Dec 29, 2023, 4:34 AM ET | First published: Jun 15, 2023, 8:33 AM ET

Pirates vs. Cubs Prediction for MLB Thursday [6/15/2023]

The Chicago Cubs face the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Wrigley Field on Thursday, starting at 8:05PM ET.

The Cubs will have Marcus Stroman (7-4, 2.42 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Pirates have opted for Johan Oviedo (3-5, 4.16 ERA).

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

Who Will Win: Pirates vs. Cubs

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Pirates-Cubs MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Cubs a 57% chance of defeating the Pirates.

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Pirates vs. Cubs Odds [6/15]

Run Line: Cubs -1.5 (+145), Pirates +1.5 (-165)
Moneyline: Cubs -150, Pirates +135
Total: Over/Under 7 (+105/-120)

The Cubs are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Pirates, with +145 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -165.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Cubs at -150, which means you can risk $150 to win $100, for a total payout of $250, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +135, where you can bet $100 to profit $135, earning a total payout of $235, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 7 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, while BetMGM currently has 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 Pirates (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the run line, while the 7-run Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Pirates vs. Cubs

Run Line: Pirates +1.5 @ -165 via BetMGM (62% probability)
Moneyline: Pirates @ +135 via DraftKings Sportsbook (0.5% edge)
Total: Over 7 @ +105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (52% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and betting expertise to help you make more informed investments with the legal sportsbooks in the United States.

While the Cubs are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Pirates moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Pirates vs. Cubs Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Cubs are more likely to defeat the Pirates in the MLB game on Thursday.

This prediction is backed by detailed data-driven analysis, with the Cubs given a 57% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Pirates-Cubs game, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live scores.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Pirates vs. Cubs on Thursday June 15, 2023.

Pirates vs. Cubs 2023

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

Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs
Date: Thursday June 15, 2023
Time: 8:05PM ET / 5:05PM PT
Venue: Wrigley Field

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