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65 COMMUNITY PICKS

20 % Pirates

80 % Cubs

PIT (
13
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CHC (
52
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Pittsburgh vs Chicago Top User Picks

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Rafael Conde (63%)
Glen Rouse (56%)
Alfredo Schafer (53%)

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs Preview September 05, 2021

Pittsburgh Pirates (48-88) is visiting Chicago Cubs (62-75) on September 05, 2021, 2:20 PM ET and playing at the Wrigley Field.

The Pittsburgh Pirates are favored by vegas at a line of -125. The opening line was +115 so the public has been betting on Chicago Cubs causing the PIT line to shift +10. 80% of the community is betting Chicago Cubs will win today. Get the consensus from the top 10 users most likely to be right on tonight's matchup below.

Pittsburgh Highlights

Runs
30th
3.61
Hits
26th
7.66
Walks
18th
3.09
Strike Outs
7th
8.24

ATS Trends

  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games.
  • Pittsburgh are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games.
  • Pittsburgh are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games against Chi Cubs.
  • Pittsburgh are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
  • Pittsburgh are 2-17 SU in their last 19 games when playing on the road against Chi Cubs.
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games this season.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games against an opponent in the National League.

Player Injuries

  • Trevor Cahill 60-day IL (06/12) (Calf)
  • Chase De Jong 60-day IL (07/20) (Knee)
  • JT Brubaker 10-day IL (09/05) (Shoulder)
  • Michael Chavis 10-day IL (08/29) (Elbow)
  • Blake Cederlind 60-day IL (03/12) (Elbow)
  • Jose Soriano 60-day IL (03/31) (Elbow)

Chicago Highlights

Runs
21st
4.26
Hits
29th
7.55
Walks
22nd
3.01
Strike Outs
30th
9.87

ATS Trends

  • The total has gone OVER in 8 of Chi Cubs' last 12 games.
  • Chi Cubs are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games.
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs' last 5 games against Pittsburgh.
  • The total has gone OVER in 6 of Chi Cubs' last 7 games at home.
  • Chi Cubs are 17-2 SU in their last 19 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh.
  • Chi Cubs are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games this season.
  • The total has gone OVER in 5 of Chi Cubs' last 6 games against an opponent in the National League.

Player Injuries

  • Jose Lobaton 60-day IL (06/30) (Shoulder)
  • Jonathan Holder 60-day IL (03/29) (Shoulder)
  • David Bote 10-day IL (08/28) (Ankle)
  • Brad Wieck 60-day IL (07/07) (Heart)
  • Kohl Stewart 60-day IL (07/29) (Elbow)
  • Nico Hoerner 10-day IL (07/29) (Oblique)
  • Nick Madrigal 60-day IL (06/10); is out for season (Hamstring)
  • Keegan Thompson 10-day IL (09/04) (Shoulder)
  • P.J. Higgins 60-day IL (06/11), is out for season (Forearm)