The Cubs will play the Pirates on Sunday, May 12th, 2024. 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 93.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Pittsburgh Pirates is 89.33.
- Visiting Chicago Cubs - The Chicago Cubs have a 10-11 record as a visiting team, ranking them 5th Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Pittsburgh Pirates - The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 9-11 record as a home team. They rank 7th for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Chicago Cubs currently stand 8th (190) Overall, with the Pittsburgh Pirates ranking 21st (146) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Chicago Cubs are 13th (173) Overall for runs allowed. The Pittsburgh Pirates stand 14th (172) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Chicago Cubs lost their last game. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Pirates won their last game.
- Team Records - The Chicago Cubs have a 23-17 Overall record (0.5 GB National Central Division), with the Pittsburgh Pirates possessing a 18-22 Overall standing (6.5 GB National Central Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scurvy dogs! The Cubs be takin' on the Pirates in Pittsburgh...
They be showin' a stronger record, but don't let that fool ye...
If ye be wise, head on over to SportsBetting3.com, bet on this game...
And review the odds below before makin' yer final decision, me hearties!
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 -115 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and the Pittsburgh Pirates are the +100 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 9 -104 runs at BetRivers, which means you risk $104 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 9 -115 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the under.
The Chicago Cubs are -1.5 +140 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Pittsburgh Pirates are +1.5 -165 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
|---|---|
Cubs
Pirates
5/12/24 1:35pm EDT | -120+100 |
- Pittsburgh Pirates bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds. The implied probability for Pittsburgh Pirates is 50%.
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 54.55%.
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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|---|---|
Cubs
Pirates
First Team to Score
5/12/24 1:35pm EDT | -165+130Bet |
Cubs
Pirates
Tie
1st Inning Winner
5/12/24 1:35pm EDT | +270+300-125Bet |
Cubs
Pirates
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
5/12/24 1:35pm EDT | +120+160+300Bet |
Cubs
Pirates
To Extra Innings
5/12/24 1:35pm EDT | Yes +775No -1400Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Cubs
Pirates
1st Team to Score Will Win
5/12/24 1:35pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Cubs
Total Runs
CUB at PIT 5/12/24 1:35pm EDT | 4.5 o -1104.5 u -120Bet |
Pirates
Total Runs
CUB at PIT 5/12/24 1:35pm EDT | 4.5 o +1104.5 u -145Bet |
Bailey Falter
Strikeouts Thrown
CUB at PIT 5/12/24 1:35pm EDT | 4.5 o +1504.5 u -200Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Kyle Hendricks
Strikeouts Thrown
CUB at PIT 5/12/24 1:35pm EDT | 3.5 o +1003.5 u -135Bet |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cubs | +25000 Bet | +15000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
|---|---|---|
| Pirates | +10000 Bet | +7500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 52 | 50 | 0.510 | +12.0 | 26-26 | 26-24 | 422 | 428 | -6 | W1 | 8-2 |
| Chicago Cubs | 49 | 55 | 0.471 | +16.0 | 27-25 | 22-30 | 424 | 434 | -10 | L2 | 4-6 |
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, May 12th, 2024 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.