Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs 4/8/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs
MLB: 2:20 PM EST
Apr. 08, 2019
TV: ATPT
Latest Odds : CHC -125 Total
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to visit Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois for a National League Central clash against the Chicago Cubs. The Pittsburgh Pirates come into this matchup with a 5-3 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after beating the Cincinnati Reds in their latest home game, 7-5. Chris Archer received the starting nod for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he was fairly successful as he struck out 7 batters in 6 innings. Josh Bell had a solid game from the plate for the Pittsburgh Pirates as he went 2 for 3 with 1 HR and 2 RBIs.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to start Jameson Taillon (0-1, 3.46 ERA) who had a solid last start as he gave up 1 earned run in 7 innings against the St. Louis Cardinals. Jameson Taillon had success in 3 starts against the Chicago Cubs during the 2018 season as he went 2-0 with a 2.29 ERA.
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The Chicago Cubs come into this matchup with a 2-7 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their latest road game to the Milwaukee Brewers, 4-2. Kyle Hendricks received the starting nod for the Chicago Cubs, and he struggled as he gave up 4 earned runs in 4 innings. Wilson Contreras was able to connect on a 2-run HR which proved to be the only scoring of the game for the Chicago Cubs.
The Chicago Cubs are set to start Jon Lester (1-0, 3.00 ERA) who had a solid last start as he went 6 innings while only giving up 2 earned runs in a no-decision against the Atlanta Braves. Jon Lester had success in 6 starts against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 2018 season as he went 4-1 with a 3.09 ERA.
Recent Betting Trends:
Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
Under is 5-0 in Taillons last 5 road starts.
Cubs are 1-6 in their last 7 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Under is 17-7 in Cubs last 24 during game 1 of a series.
Free Betting Pick: Chicago Cubs -125
The Chicago Cubs have had success in recent history against the Pittsburgh Pirates when Jon Lester is on the mound as they are 7-1 in their last 8 games. The Pittsburgh Pirates are coming into this matchup off an emotional game against the Cincinnati Reds as there were fights and ejections. The Chicago Cubs still have a ton of talent despite starting the year 2-7, and I expect Anthony Rizzo, Javier Baez, and Kris Bryant to get their bats going at home. Chicago wins, 6-3.