Cubs vs Pirates Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jun 21

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  • The Pirates (27-39) are -155 favorites vs the Cubs (25-42)
  • Cubs starting pitcher: Matthew Swarmer (1-2), 5.22 ERA
  • Pirates starting pitcher: Roansy Contreras (1-1), 3.06 ERA
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The Chicago Cubs (+130) visit PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (-155) on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05pm EDT in Pittsburgh.

The Pirates are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+130).

The Cubs vs Pirates Over/Under is 9 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Cubs are 25-42 against the spread (ATS), while the Pirates are 29-37 ATS.

Cubs vs. Pirates Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Cubs+1.5 -155O 9 -105+130
Pirates -1.5 +130U 9 -115-155

Cubs vs Pirates Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Tuesday‘s matchup with 63.3% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Cubs and Pirates and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Cubs Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Frank Schwindel has hit the Runs Under in 12 of his last 13 away games (+10.10 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Ian Happ has hit the Hits Over in 12 of his last 14 games (+8.65 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Jason Heyward has hit the Singles Under in 9 of his last 10 games (+7.15 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Patrick Wisdom has hit the RBIs Under in 9 of his last 10 away games (+7.15 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Ian Happ has hit the Singles Over in 9 of his last 12 games (+6.70 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Best Pirates Player Prop Best Bets Today

    And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Pirates players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Bryan Reynolds has hit the RBIs Under in his last 13 games at home (+13.00 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Jack Suwinski has hit the Total Bases Over in his last 10 games at home (+10.85 Units / 79% ROI)
  • Ke’Bryan Hayes has hit the Total Bases Under in 21 of his last 27 games at home (+10.75 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Jack Suwinski has hit the Hits Over in his last 10 games at home (+10.00 Units / 59% ROI)
  • Ke’Bryan Hayes has hit the Runs Under in 16 of his last 21 games at home (+9.85 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Pirates vs Cubs Home Run Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Bryan Reynolds 0.5 +400 0.5 -700
    Daniel Vogelbach 0.5 +375 0.5 -650
    Hoy Park 0.5 +675 0.5 -2000
    Jack Suwinski 0.5 +375 0.5 -650
    Ke'Bryan Hayes 0.5 +425 0.5 -800

    Pirates vs Cubs Total Hits Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Bryan Reynolds 1.5 +185 1.5 -275
    Daniel Vogelbach 0.5 -175 0.5 +125
    Hoy Park 0.5 -135 0.5 -105
    Jack Suwinski 0.5 -225 0.5 +150
    Ke'Bryan Hayes 1.5 +165 1.5 -250

    Pirates vs Cubs RBI Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Bryan Reynolds 0.5 +135 0.5 -190
    Daniel Vogelbach 0.5 +140 0.5 -200
    Hoy Park 0.5 +230 0.5 -350
    Jack Suwinski 0.5 +135 0.5 -200
    Ke'Bryan Hayes 0.5 +160 0.5 -250

    Pirates vs Cubs Strikeout Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Matt Swarmer 4.5 +115 4.5 -165
    Roansy Contreras 5.5 +100 5.5 -145
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 39 of their last 66 games (+12.35 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in 13 of their last 18 away games (+6.95 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 24 of their last 40 games (+6.75 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.95 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 2 of their last 5 games (+0.30 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Under in 32 of their last 57 games (+6.45 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 33 of their last 65 games (+4.60 Units / 6% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 13 of their last 25 games (+4.10 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 22 games (+3.20 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 3 of their last 5 games (+1.60 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Cubs have gone 33-34 against the Run Line (-7.65 Units / -8.67% ROI).

    • 25-42 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.65 Units / -20.99% ROI
    • 33-32 when betting on the total runs Over for -2 Units / -2.7% ROI
    • 32-33 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.05 Units / -5.51% ROI

    Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Cubs have gone 29-37 against the Run Line (-12.2 Units / -14.99% ROI).

    • 27-39 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.8 Units / -1.15% ROI
    • 27-34 when betting on the total runs Over for -10 Units / -13.88% ROI
    • 34-27 when betting on the total runs Under for +3.95 Units / 5.37% ROI

    Opponents have a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of 62% (18/29) against Matt Swarmer — highest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 39% — 0 Percentile.

    Matt Swarmer has allowed at least one HR in each of his last four games dating back to May 30th — Rony Garcia has the longest active streak at 7.

    The hardest ball hit off of Matt Swarmer was 119.8 MPH — hardest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 109.6

    Opponents batting in the heart of the order are hitting just .067 (1-for-15) against Matt Swarmer — tied for 2nd best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .242 — 98th Percentile.

    Roansy Contreras: Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

    Opponents have a line drive rate of just 14% (5/37) against Roansy Contreras on breaking pitches this season — 3rd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 31 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 98th Percentile.

    Opponents have a miss rate of 30% (78/261) against Roansy Contreras this season — 15th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 31 total IP; League Avg: 25% — 90th Percentile.

    Opponents have a chase percentage of 35% (106/301) against Roansy Contreras this season — 8th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 31 total IP; League Avg: 29% — 95th Percentile.

    Roansy Contreras has an average fastball velocity of 96.5 MPH this season — tied for 9th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 31 total IP; League Avg: 93.3 — 94th Percentile.

    Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

    The Cubs are just 0-33 (.000) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .098.

    The Cubs are just 2-20 (.091) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .280.

    The Cubs are just 1-36 (.027) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .073.

    The Cubs are just 7-32 (.179) when scoring 4 or fewer runs this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .295.

    Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs

    The Pirates are just 72-18 (.800) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2020 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .877.

    The Pirates are just 18-3 (.857) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 8th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .902.

    The Pirates are just 2-32 (.059) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 8th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .098.

    The Pirates are just 26-33 (.441) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits this season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .536.

    Cubs hitters have grounded into 36 double plays in 264 opportunities (14%) in close and late situations since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

    The Cubs are batting just .104 with runners in scoring position over the last 14 days (12 games) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .246.

    The Cubs have won just 58% of games in which they have scored in at least three different innings since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 74%.

    Cubs hitters have 570 strikeouts in 2,308 PA’s (25%) against LHP since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

    The Pirates are batting just .206 with two outs since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .231.

    Pirates hitters have an OPS of just .659 (2,500 PA’s) against LHP since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .728.

    Pirates hitters are slugging just .361 against LHP since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .409.

    Pirates hitters are slugging just .226 with two-strikes since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .270.

    The Cubs have allowed 8.25 runs per game (99/12) over the last 14 days (12 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.45.

    The Cubs pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 33% of their games this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 50%.

    The Cubs pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 31% of their games on the road this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 47%.

    Cubs pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 14% when going through the lineup the third time in a game since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 19%.

    Pirates pitchers have walked 251 of 2,493 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the start of 2020 — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

    Pirates pitchers have walked 192 of 1,977 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

    Pirates pitchers have walked 53 of 578 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

    Pirates pitchers have walked 850 of 8,673 batters (10%) since the start of last season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

    Pirates vs. Cubs Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Tucupita Marcano (Pirates): COVID-19, D10
  • Nicolaus Mears (Pirates): Elbow, D60
  • Josh VanMeter (Pirates): Finger, D10
  • Zachary Thompson (Pirates): Forearm, D15
  • Canaan Smith-Njigba (Pirates): Wrist, D60
  • Duane Underwood Jr. (Pirates): COVID-19, D15
  • Kevin Newman (Pirates): Groin, D60
  • Jacob Marisnick (Pirates): Thumb, D10
  • Benjamin Gamel (Pirates): Hamstring, D10
  • Roberto Pérez (Pirates): Hamstring, D60
  • Dillon Peters (Pirates): Back, D15
  • Blake Cederlind (Pirates): Elbow, D60
  • Yoshitomo Tsutsugo (Pirates): Back, D10
  • Greg Allen (Pirates): Hamstring, D60
  • Nicklaus Madrigal (Cubs): Groin, D10
  • Todd Smyly (Cubs): Oblique, D15
  • Wade Miley (Cubs): Shoulder, D15
  • Frank J. Schwindel (Cubs): Back, D10
  • Manuel Rodríguez (Cubs): Elbow, D60
  • David Bote (Cubs): Shoulder, D60
  • Bradley Wieck (Cubs): Elbow, D60
  • Codi Heuer (Cubs): Elbow, D60
  • Michael Hermosillo (Cubs): COVID, D10
  • Seiya Suzuki (Cubs): Finger, D10
  • Adbert Alzolay (Cubs): Shoulder, D60
  • Marcus Stroman (Cubs): Shoulder, D15
  • Ethan Roberts (Cubs): Shoulder, D60

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