Best Bets for the Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates
Below are the top 5 sports handicappers with picks on this game. Experts are listed in order based based on their hit rate from previous picks on the Chicago Cubs and/or Pittsburgh Pirates games and their overall MLB rankings. Visit their website directly to purchase their best bets for the day.
| Rank | Sports Handicapper | Pick | Result | Hit Rate | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Lyle Orten | Over 7.5 (-114) | Win (+500) | 93% | View Website |
| #2 | Brandon Donelly | +1.5 (-206) | Win (+500) | 80% | View Website |
| #3 | Dave Vernin | +107 | Win (+535) | 79% | View Website |
| #4 | Wes Salvato | Over 7.5 (-114) | Win (+500) | 76% | View Website |
| #5 | John White | +1.5 (-206) | Win (+500) | 74% | View Website |
Vegas Trends and Betting Odds
Chicago Cubs have won the past 2 out of 5 games while the Pittsburgh Pirates have won the past 2 out of 5 games. The Chicago Cubs are 2 and 3 on the most recent away games while the Pittsburgh Pirates are 3 and 2 at home. Vegas has the line at Pittsburgh Pirates -128 and the total at 7.5.
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