- The Cubs (38-57) are -145 favorites vs the Pirates (40-56)
- Pirates starting pitcher: Jonathan Brubaker (2-8), 4.02 ERA
- Cubs starting pitcher: Adrian Sampson (0-1), 3.34 ERA
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The Pittsburgh Pirates (+120) visit Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs (-145) on Monday, July 25, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 8:05pm EDT in Chicago.
The Cubs are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+140).
The Pirates vs Cubs Over/Under is 8 total runs for the game.
So far this season, the Pirates are 40-56 against the spread (ATS), while the Cubs are 49-46 ATS.
Pirates vs. Cubs Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Pirates | +1.5 -165 | O 8 -105 | +120 |
| Cubs | -1.5 +140 | U 8 -115 | -145 |
Pirates vs Cubs Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Cubs will win Monday‘s matchup with 62.6% confidence.
This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Pirates and Cubs and up-to-date player injuries.
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Best Pirates Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Pirates players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Ke’Bryan Hayes has hit the Total Bases Under in 18 of his last 24 games (+11.10 Units / 31% ROI)
- Ke’Bryan Hayes has hit the Runs Under in his last 9 games (+9.20 Units / 63% ROI)
- Rodolfo Castro has hit the Runs Under in his last 8 away games (+8.00 Units / 48% ROI)
- Ke’Bryan Hayes has hit the Hits Under in 10 of his last 14 games (+7.70 Units / 34% ROI)
- Mitch Keller has hit the Strikeouts Over in 9 of his last 10 games (+7.55 Units / 54% ROI)
Best Cubs Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Cubs players for Monday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Ian Happ has hit the Hits Over in 33 of his last 42 games (+16.95 Units / 20% ROI)
- Nico Hoerner has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+16.30 Units / 62% ROI)
- Rafael Ortega has hit the Hits Under in 11 of his last 14 games (+13.50 Units / 96% ROI)
- Ian Happ has hit the Total Bases Over in 30 of his last 47 games (+12.25 Units / 19% ROI)
- Rafael Ortega has hit the Singles Under in 15 of his last 17 games (+12.10 Units / 51% ROI)
Cubs vs Pirates Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Rivas | 0.5 +825 | 0.5 -5000 |
| Christopher Morel | 0.5 +600 | 0.5 -1600 |
| Frank Schwindel | 0.5 +575 | 0.5 -1400 |
| Ian Happ | 0.5 +475 | 0.5 -1000 |
| Nico Hoerner | 0.5 +800 | 0.5 -3000 |
Cubs vs Pirates Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Rivas | 0.5 -145 | 0.5 +105 |
| Christopher Morel | 0.5 -135 | 0.5 -105 |
| Frank Schwindel | 0.5 -190 | 0.5 +130 |
| Ian Happ | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +130 |
| Nico Hoerner | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +185 |
Cubs vs Pirates RBI Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Alfonso Rivas | 0.5 +250 | 0.5 -400 |
| Christopher Morel | 0.5 +240 | 0.5 -375 |
| Frank Schwindel | 0.5 +175 | 0.5 -250 |
| Ian Happ | 0.5 +165 | 0.5 -250 |
| Nico Hoerner | 0.5 +165 | 0.5 -250 |
Cubs vs Pirates Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Adrian Sampson | 3.5 -120 | 3.5 -115 |
| JT Brubaker | 5.5 -105 | 5.5 -135 |
Positive Betting Trends for the Pirates Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.55 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Under in 48 of their last 87 games (+8.40 Units / 9% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.25 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 22 games (+5.15 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 28 of their last 55 games (+3.05 Units / 5% ROI)
Positive Betting Trends for the Cubs: Run Line, Moneyline, Run Totals
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 53 of their last 94 games (+11.70 Units / 11% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 39 of their last 68 games (+9.05 Units / 12% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have covered the Run Line in their last 6 games (+6.20 Units / 76% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 18 games (+5.75 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Chicago Cubs have hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games (+4.00 Units / 80% ROI)
Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Pirates have gone 49-47 against the Run Line (-4.4 Units / -3.62% ROI).
- 40-56 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.35 Units / 0.35% ROI
- 40-50 when betting on the total runs Over for -14.3 Units / -13.61% ROI
- 50-40 when betting on the total runs Under for +5.9 Units / 5.53% ROI
Cubs Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this MLB season, the Pirates have gone 49-46 against the Run Line (-4.65 Units / -3.78% ROI).
- 38-57 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.9 Units / -14.2% ROI
- 43-46 when betting on the total runs Over for -7.45 Units / -7.12% ROI
- 46-43 when betting on the total runs Under for -1.1 Units / -1.05% ROI
Jonathan Brubaker: Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
JT Brubaker has not allowed a home run in any of the last 33.0 innings he’s appeared — Zach Pop has the longest active streak at 53.2.
Opponents have a swing rate of just 34% (283/838) against JT Brubaker on elevated fastballs since the start of last season — 4th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 128 total IP; League Avg: 49% — third Percentile.
Hitters have swung at 53% of JT Brubaker’s pitches (522/993) with two-strikes since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 128 total IP; League Avg: 61% — first Percentile.
Hitters have swung at 52% of JT Brubaker’s pitches (238/456) with two-strikes this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 47 total IP; League Avg: 61% — 0 Percentile.
Adrian Sampson: Cubs Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends
Adrian Sampson has a strikeout rate of just 15% (4 SO in 27 PAs) with two-strikes — lowest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 42% — first Percentile.
Adrian Sampson has a strikeout rate of just 24% (13 SO in 55 PAs) with two-strikes this month (4 games) — 3rd lowest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 43% — third Percentile.
Adrian Sampson has allowed a slugging percentage of just .167 (4 Total Bases / 24 ABs) vs left-handed batters — 3rd best in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: .356 — 96th Percentile.
Adrian Sampson has struck out just 4% (1/27) of left-handed batters he faced — lowest in MLB over the last two weeks; League Avg: 23% — first Percentile.
Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Cubs
The Pirates are just 83-21 (.798) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2020 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .875.
The Pirates are just 3-22 (.120) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .292.
The Pirates are just 2-46 (.042) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .085.
The Pirates are just 3-5 (.375) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 6th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.
Cubs Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates
The Cubs are just 18-32 (.360) at home this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .520.
The Cubs are just 16-96 (.143) when allowing 10 or more hits since the 2020 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .268.
The Cubs are just 38-44 (.463) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits this season — 8th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .535.
The Cubs are 115-5 (.958) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2020 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .914.
Pirates Hitting Stats & Trends
The Pirates are batting just .147 with two-strikes since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .168.
Pirates hitters have an OPS of just .458 (5,012 PA’s) with two-strikes since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .513.
Pirates hitters have an OPS of just .659 (2,972 PA’s) against LHP since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .728.
The Pirates are batting just .207 with two outs since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .233.
Cubs Hitting Stats & Trends
Cubs hitters have grounded into 45 double plays in 299 opportunities (15%) in close and late situations since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.
Cubs hitters have an OPS of just .376 (66 PA’s) in lefty-lefty matchups this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .642.
Cubs hitters have 647 strikeouts in 2,598 PA’s (25%) against LHP since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.
Cubs hitters have put just 31% of their swings in play on the first pitch of at-bats this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 35%.
Pirates Pitching Stats & Trends
Pirates pitchers have walked 3 of 113 batters (3%) over the past seven days (3 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Pirates pitchers have walked 271 of 2,762 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 212 of 2,246 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.
Pirates pitchers have struck out just 10% of left-handed batters they faced over the last 14 days (10 games) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.
Cubs Pitching Stats & Trends
Cubs pitchers have won only 13% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings on the road since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.
The Cubs pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 38% of their games at home this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 54%.
The Cubs have won just 16% of home games in which their opponents scored first this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 34%.
Cubs pitchers have walked 920 of 9,867 batters (9%) since the start of last season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.
Cubs vs. Pirates Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets
- Nicklaus Madrigal (Cubs): Groin, D10
- Wade Miley (Cubs): Shoulder, D15
- Manuel Rodríguez (Cubs): Elbow, D60
- Kyle Hendricks (Cubs): Shoulder, D15
- Bradley Wieck (Cubs): Elbow, D60
- Codi Heuer (Cubs): Elbow, D60
- Michael Hermosillo (Cubs): Quad, D60
- Andrelton Simmons (Cubs): Shoulder, D10
- Adbert Alzolay (Cubs): Shoulder, D60
- Alec Mills (Cubs): Back, D15
- Ethan Roberts (Cubs): Shoulder, D60
- Jason Heyward (Cubs): Knee, D10
- Max Kranick (Pirates): Elbow, D60
- Nicolaus Mears (Pirates): Elbow, D60
- Canaan Smith-Njigba (Pirates): Wrist, D60
- Chase De Jong (Pirates): Knee, D15
- Bryan Reynolds (Pirates): Oblique, D10
- Roberto Pérez (Pirates): Hamstring, D60
- Blake Cederlind (Pirates): Elbow, D60
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