Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates 7/2/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB: 7:05 PM EST
Jul. 02, 2019
TV: ATPT
Latest Odds : CHC -120 Total 9
The Chicago Cubs are set to visit PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for a National League Central clash against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Chicago Cubs come into this matchup with a 45-39 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent series finale against the Cincinnati Reds, 8-6. Jon Lester received the starting nod for the Chicago Cubs, and he struggled as he gave up 3 earned runs in 5.2 innings. Jason Heyward had a big game from the plate for the Chicago Cubs as he contributed 1 HR and 3 RBIs.
The Chicago Cubs are set to start Kyle Hendricks (7-5, 3.36 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 5 earned runs in 4.1 innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kyle Hendricks struggled in 3 starts against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 2018 season as he went 0-3 with a 2.81 ERA.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates come into this matchup with a 39-43 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers, 2-1. Steven Brault received the starting nod for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he had success as he gave up 1 earned run in 4.2 innings. Melky Cabrera was responsible for the lone score of the game for the Pittsburgh Pirates as he contributed an RBI double.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to start Joe Musgrove (6-7, 4.27 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he went 6 scoreless innings while striking out 5 batters against the Houston Astros. Joe Musgrove had success in his 1 start against the Chicago Cubs during the 2019 season as he went 6.1 scoreless innings while striking out 6 batters.
Recent Betting Trends:
Cubs are 3-10 in their last 13 road games.
Over is 6-1 in Cubs last 7 road games vs. a team with a losing home record.
Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 5-0 in Pirates last 5 vs. National League Central.
Free Betting Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates +110
The Pittsburgh Pirates have dominated the Chicago Cubs as of recent, especially when Kyle Hendricks is on the mound as they have won 4 consecutive meetings. The Chicago Cubs may be one of the best teams in the National League, but that success has not come on the road this season as they currently sit at 16-23 away from Wrigley. The Pittsburgh Pirates may not be contending for a playoff spot this season, but they have turned it up as of recent as they have won 7 of their last 10 matchups, and I expect that success to continue at home. Josh Bell is having an under the radar season as the 1B comes into this game with 22 HRs and 70 RBIs which spells trouble for Hendricks and his recent struggles against the Pirates. Final Score Prediction, Pittsburgh Pirates win 6-5.