The Cubs will play the Pirates on Sunday, August 27th, 2023. Your timezone's first pitch time is 1:35 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Captain Shady Lines
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Chicago Cubs have a 93.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Pittsburgh Pirates is 84.33.
- Visiting Chicago Cubs - The Chicago Cubs have a 33-31 record as a visiting team, ranking them 8th Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Pittsburgh Pirates - The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 32-35 record as a home team. They rank 11th for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Chicago Cubs currently stand 5th (652) Overall, with the Pittsburgh Pirates ranking 23rd (546) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Chicago Cubs are 14th (582) Overall for runs allowed. The Pittsburgh Pirates stand 9th (633) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Chicago Cubs won their last game. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost their last game.
- Team Records - The Chicago Cubs have a 68-61 Overall record (4.0 GB National Central Division), with the Pittsburgh Pirates possessing a 58-72 Overall standing (14.5 GB National Central Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arr, ye scallywags! The cursed Cubs be settin' sail for Pittsburgh on Sunday, August 27th! With a 68-61 overall record, they be thinkin' they stand a chance against the hapless Pirates...but they be walkin' the plank if ye ask me! (SportsBetting3.com)
Aye, the Cubs may be sportin' a 0.527 overall win percentage, but that don't mean nuthin'! The Pirates be ready to make 'em walk the plank with their 58-72 overall record...a pitiful 0.446 win percentage! These landlubbers be no match for the Buccos! (SportsBetting3.com)
Arrr, the Cubs may have a 7-3 overall last 10 games record, but don't be swayed, me hearties! The Pirates may have a 4-6 last 10 games record, but they be playin' on their home turf...and that counts for somethin'! (SportsBetting3.com)
So ye scurvy dogs, if ye be wantin' to bet on this game, review the odds below, but mark me words, the Pirates be takin' the booty and sendin' the Cubs back to Chicago with a loss! (SportsBetting3.com)
Best Cubs at Pirates Odds
| Underdog Pittsburgh Pirates | Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Pittsburgh Pirates | Favorite Chicago Cubs |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Chicago Cubs are the -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Pittsburgh Pirates are the +110 moneyline underdog at BetRivers.
The best over line is 9 -120 runs at BetRivers, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 9.5 -120 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.
The Chicago Cubs are -1.5 +135 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Pittsburgh Pirates are +1.5 -150 run line underdogs at BetRivers.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
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Cubs
Pirates
8/27/23 1:35pm EDT | -125+105 |
- Pittsburgh Pirates bettors risk $100 to win $105 at +105 odds. The implied probability for Pittsburgh Pirates is 48.78%.
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $80 at -125 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 55.56%.
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates Prop Bets
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Cubs
Pirates
First Team to Score
8/27/23 1:35pm EDT | -165+130Bet |
Cubs
Pirates
To Extra Innings
8/27/23 1:35pm EDT | +800-1400Bet |
Cubs
Pirates
1st Team to Score Will Win
8/27/23 1:35pm EDT | -250+190Bet |
Cubs
Total Runs
CUB at PIT 8/27/23 1:35pm EDT | -125-105Bet |
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Pirates
Total Runs
CUB at PIT 8/27/23 1:35pm EDT | +100-130Bet |
Bailey Falter
Strikeouts Thrown
CUB at PIT 8/27/23 1:35pm EDT | -150+115Bet |
Javier Assad
Strikeouts Thrown
CUB at PIT 8/27/23 1:35pm EDT | -140+105Bet |
Chicago Cubs & Pittsburgh Pirates Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Chicago Cubs World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
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| Cubs | +3000 Bet | +3000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Pirates | +15000 Bet | +10000 Bet |
Chicago Cubs & Pittsburgh Pirates Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
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| e - Chicago Cubs | 83 | 79 | 0.512 | +21.0 | 45-36 | 38-43 | 819 | 723 | +96 | L1 | 4-6 |
| e - Pittsburgh Pirates | 76 | 86 | 0.469 | +28.0 | 39-42 | 37-44 | 692 | 790 | -98 | W1 | 5-5 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, August 27th, 2023 at 1:35 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.