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Home » MLB Betting » MLB Picks » Pirates vs Cubs Predictions, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks, May 17

Pirates vs Cubs Predictions, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks, May 17

Pittsburgh Pirates Visiting Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field

Ryan Knuppel by Ryan Knuppel
May 17, 2022, 12:09pm ET
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Pirates vs Cubs Predictions, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks, May 17

Pirates vs Cubs Predictions, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks, May 17

Cubs Looking to Stay Hot Against Struggling Pirates

NL Central Division rivals continue their three-game series Tuesday night, as the Chicago Cubs again host the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cubs took the series opener, 9-0, and this game should present a good betting online opportunity.

Pittsburgh has been better than expected this season, though still just 15-20 (6-10 away from home).

The Cubs improved to 14-20, winning their third game in a row. Chicago arguably should be better than its record, but aren’t a contender.

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MLB lines at BetUS Sportsbook have the Chicago Cubs as the moneyline betting favorites at -140 in this game..

Check the latest MLB picks, stats, injury reports, and MLB odds for Pirates vs Cubs. There are plenty of MLB predictions.

Pirates Need Some Offense

The Pittsburgh Pirates were no-hit in a win over Cincinnati Sunday, then shut out in the Monday series opener. Manager Derek Shelton said, “Yesterday we just saw a guy (Wade Miley) with electric stuff. Today we saw a veteran pitcher who works fast and knows how to execute pitches.”

There are some good hitters on the Pirates, as Ke’Bryan Hayes leads the team with a .293 batting average. Dan Vogelbach has belted a six home runs, pacing the Bucs.

Jordan Brubaker will be on the mound Tuesday night, looking to turn things around. Brubaker is 0-3 with a 5.34 ERA this season. He hasn’t lasted long in many of his starts.

Contreras Carrying Cubs Lineup

Before the first inning was over Monday night, Willson Contreras had a double and a grand slam homer, highlighting the Cubs’ eight-run frame. Contreras also leads the team with a .283 batting average.

Chicago has only hit 26 home runs so far this season, the lack of power keeping the Cubs from being consistent at the plate. The Cubs have outscored the Pirates by 20 runs overall this season, and a lot of that damage has come against the Pirates.

Keegan Thompson, Tuesday’s starter, comes into this game with a record of 2-0 and a 1.67 ERA, mainly out of the bullpen.

Pirates vs Cubs Head-to-Head

The Pirates and Cubs have already met seven times this season. Pittsburgh has gone 4-3 in those games. Looking at recent results can help when making MLB picks, but this series has actually been pretty even this season.

Pittsburgh and Chicago have met over 2500 times throughout history, and the Pirates have won right around 51% of all of the matchups.

Pirates vs Cubs Game Information

  • Game: Pirates (15-20) vs Cubs (14-20)
  • Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
  • Day/Time: Tuesday, May 17, 7:40 p.m. ET
  • Pirates vs Cubs Live stream: MLB.tv
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Pirates vs Cubs Betting Lines

Team Handicap Moneyline Total Team Total
Pittsburgh Pirates

J. Brubaker -R

+1½ -175 +125 7½ -110o 3½ Evo

3½ -130u

Chicago Cubs

K. Thompson -R

-1½ +155 -140 7½ -110u 3½ -120o

3½ -110u

Pirates vs Cubs Prediction

There are a number of great MLB betting opportunities Tuesday night, but this game at Wrigley Field is one on which to focus. Even though the Pirates have the better record, Chicago is the better team here..

Pittsburgh’s struggled at the plate over the past two games, and that trend should continue Tuesday night. Keegan Thompson is taken to shut the Pirates down in this one, and the Cubs will find sufficient offense to win.

This has the potential to get out of hand as the Cubs roll. Take the Chicago Cubs -1½ runs over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

BET THIS PICK: Chicago Cubs -1½ runs (+155)

 

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Ryan Knuppel

Ryan Knuppel

Ryan Knuppel has been writing about sports & sports betting topics online for over 15 years. He was a college basketball All-American in the early 2000's and has always had a deep understanding for sports. Ryan was the 2011 Buffalo Wild Wings National "Pickem" Winner which earned him a trip to play flag football with Jerry Rice and Deion Sanders. He was also a 2015 FanDuel.com Playboy Mansion NBA Championships Qualifier in daily fantasy sports. But his true claim to fame is the fact that he has played basketball with and against THE Michael Jordan numerous times in his life. Ryan is excited to be writing and covering sports here and would love to hear from you on social media.

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