Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates 9/26/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB: 7:05 PM EST
Sep. 26, 2019
TV: ATPT
Latest Odds : CHI -127 O/U 9
The Pittsburgh Pirates will close out their three game series at home against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday. The Pirates are last in the NL Central and carry a 32-44 home field record. Pittsburgh has won just one of their last ten games but did beat Chicago on Tuesday. The Pirates average 4.7 runs per game which ranks 19th in the league.
Joe Musgrove will make his 31st start on the season for the Pirates. Musgrove is 10-12 on the year with 164 innings pitched. Musgrove has 149 strikeouts, 37 walks, and carries a 4.49 ERA. Musgrove pitched 5 innings in his last start allowing 4 runs on 5 hits.
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The Chicago Cubs are mathematically still alive in the wildcard race but it will take a small miracle. The Cubs are 3rd in the NL Central and have lost seven straight games. Chicago has won three of their last games and lost to Pittsburgh 9-2 on Tuesday.
Jose Quintana will make his 31st start on the hill for the Cubs. Quintana is 13-8 on the season with 166 innings pitched. Quintana has 148 strikeouts, 46 walks, and carries a 4.55 ERA. Quintana pitched 3.1 innings in his last outing allowing 5 runs on 5 hits.
Recent Betting Trends:
Cubs are 2-5 in their last 7 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Pirates are 7-19 in their last 26 during game 3 of a series.
Over is 5-2 in Cubs last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Over is 6-1 in Pirates last 7 vs. a team with a winning record.
Free Betting Pick: Chicago Cubs -127
The Cubs are still in the run for some playoff action but are in a must win situation. Musgrove has been struggling on the hill and the Cubs have the edge in this game. The Cubs are 6-0 in Quintanas last 6 starts vs. Pirates. The Pirates are 1-6 in their last 7 home games vs. a left-handed starter. Final Score Prediction, the Chicago Cubs win 5-4.