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Cubs vs. Pirates Betting Odds, Free Picks, and Predictions - 7:00 PM ET (Thu, Sep 22, 2022)


The Chicago Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB Baseball action on Thursday, September 22, 2022. First pitch is set for 7:00 PM ET.

Are you looking to bet on this game? You've found the right article! We at CapperTek have all the latest sports betting tools and information to help put you on the right side of the betting action for this match-up.


Cubs vs. Pirates Game Info and Betting Odds

Away Team: Chicago Cubs (Underdog)
Home Team: Pittsburgh Pirates (Favorite)
Date: Thursday, September 22, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM ET
League: Major League Baseball (MLB)

Chicago Cubs Moneyline: +100
Pittsburgh Pirates Moneyline: -120

Chicago Cubs Run Line: -1.5 (+175)
Pittsburgh Pirates Run Line: +1.5 (-205)

Game Total Runs: 7.5 (Over -105 / Under -115)

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A Closer Look Inside the Betting Numbers

We here at CapperTek provide in-depth betting trends for both the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates, but let's take a closer look inside some of the betting numbers for this match-up right now.

First let's take a look at the away team and +100 betting underdogs, the Chicago Cubs.

In their last 10 games, the Cubs have a Straight Up record of 6 wins, 4 losses and an active Straight Up streak of 2 wins in a row. Also in their last 10 games, the Cubs have an Against-the-Spread record of 4 wins, 6 losses and an active Against-the-Spread streak of 1 loss in a row. The Game Total Runs results for Cubs games have a record of 3 overs, 7 unders in their last 10 games with an active streak of 1 over in a row.

Now let's take a look at the home team and -120 betting favorites, the Pittsburgh Pirates.

In their last 10 games, the Pirates have a Straight Up record of 4 wins, 6 losses and an active Straight Up streak of 6 losses in a row. Also in their last 10 games, the Pirates have an Against-the-Spread record of 6 wins, 4 losses and an active Against-the-Spread streak of 1 loss in a row. The Game Total Runs results for Pirates games have a record of 5 overs, 4 unders, 1 push in their last 10 games with an active streak of 3 overs in a row.

If you want more detailed betting information for this match-up such as the trends or steaks broken down into Home vs. Away splits, or Favorite vs. Underdog splits, make sure to check out the Cubs vs. Pirates Trend Finder directly.


Who's Going to Win This Game? Our Prediction

We pride ourselves here at CapperTek on providing our users with the most advanced machine learning artificial intelligence to simulate game outcomes using algorithms we have custom designed over 10+ years of research and development.

Based on our simulation of the Cubs vs. Pirates MLB game, we have the Pittsburgh Pirates beating the Chicago Cubs with a simulated final score of: Chicago Cubs [3] - Pittsburgh Pirates [4]

Sometimes our game simulations change, like if there's a major line movement, drastic shift in the odds, or if there's a key injury, etc. To make sure you have the latest and most accurate simulation, you can run the Cubs vs. Pirates Simulation directly. Also after the Cubs vs. Pirates game is finished, you can re-run the simulation and check out how the simulated final result did compared to the actual final result.


What Should I Bet On? Our Free Picks

Well let's get down to the real reason you're here, who or what should you bet on in the Cubs vs. Pirates MLB match-up? Based on the simulated prediction and results for this match-up above, we here at CapperTek suggest you make the following bets:

Free Moneyline Pick: Pirates -120

Free Run Line Pick: Pirates +1.5 (-205)

Free Total Pick: Under 7.5 (-115)


We hope our free picks and predictions help you out if you're wagering on the Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Baseball match-up. Our betting tips are based on detailed analytics and wagering intelligence to provide you the best possible plays. Our goal is to provide valuable sports betting information to gamblers and help put them on the right side of the action.

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Related News (MLB News)

Wesneski has immaculate inning, pitches Cubs over Bucs 3-2

Thu, Sep 22, 2022
MLB News (AP)

Wesneski has immaculate inning, pitches Cubs over Bucs 3-2

PITTSBURGH (AP) - Rookie Hayden Wesneski had an immaculate inning in his second major league start to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 3-2 victory over the skidding Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night.

Wesneski (2-1) gave up two runs and five hits in 6 1/3 innings while striking out six and walking two in sending Pittsburgh to its seventh straight loss. It was his fourth appearance in the majors.

Wesneski had an immaculate inning in the fifth when he struck out the side on nine pitches. He fanned the three hitters at the bottom of the order: Jack Suwinski, Zack Collins and Jason Delay.

It was the 111th immaculate inning in major league history and fourth in Cubs history. The last Cubs pitcher to accomplish the feat was LaTroy Hawkins in 2004.

In his first start against Colorado last Saturday, Wesneski pitched one-run ball over seven innings in a no-decision. The Cubs acquired him from the New York Yankees in a trade Aug. 1.

Mark Leiter Jr. got the last five outs for his third save. The Pirates put the runners on second and third with two outs in the ninth but Rodolfo Castro lined out to center field to end the game.

Christopher Morel hit a two-run double, and David Bote and Michael Hermosillo had two hits for the Cubs, who won their third straight game.

Mitch Keller (5-12) pitched well in a losing effort, allowing two runs and four hits in six innings. He struck out seven and walked two.

Keller has yielded three earned runs or fewer in 17 of 20 starts since being moved back to the rotation May 31 following a brief demotion to the bullpen.

Bryan Reynolds was 3 for 3 with an intentional walk for the Pirates. Kevin Newman homered.

Morel's double down the left-field line with two outs in the second inning opened the scoring.

The Pirates cut the lead in half on Reynolds' RBI single in the third inning.

Hermosillo's run-scoring single in the seventh restored the Cubs' two-run lead. The Pirates countered with a leadoff home run by Newman in the bottom half of the inning to draw within a run.

The start of the game was delayed 25 minutes because of rain and momentarily in the seventh inning when the stadium lights went out.

SUZUKI STILL AWAY

Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki is expected to remain on the restricted list throughout the four-game series that ends Sunday. He and his wife continue to await the birth of their first child.

Suzuki was moved from the paternity list to the restricted list Thursday in a procedural move. The Cubs signed him to a five-year, $75-million contract as a free agent March after he starred in his native Japan.

BEDNAR IS BACK

The Pirates activated RHP David Bednar, their lone All-Star this season, from the injured list, before the game and he allowed one run in one inning of relief. He had been out since July 30 with lower back inflammation.

Bednar has 17 saves in 21 opportunities.

"We're definitely in a good spot right now," he said. "We're feeling better, so hopefully we'll just finish out the season strong and go into the offseason feeling healthy."

TRAINER'S ROOM

Cubs: SS Nico Hoerner (strained triceps) missed his 10th straight game, but the team has opted not to place him on the IL.

Pirates: LHP Eric Stout (lower back discomfort) was placed on the 15-day IL, which ends his season.

UP NEXT

Cubs: Rookie RHP Javier Assad (1-2, 3.86) will start Friday night. He lasted just two innings in his previous start last Sunday against Colorado, allowing four runs and taking the loss.

Pirates: RHP Bryse Wilson (3-9, 6.07) is 1-3 with a 6.48 ERA in his last seven games, including six starts.

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