The Cubs will play the Pirates on Thursday, May 1st, 2025. Your timezone's first pitch time is 12:35 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 96.00 power ranking. The power ranking for the Pittsburgh Pirates is 86.67.
- Visiting Chicago Cubs - The Chicago Cubs have a 9-6 record as a visiting team, ranking them 2nd Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Pittsburgh Pirates - The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 7-8 record as a home team. They rank 9th for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Chicago Cubs currently stand 1st (184) Overall, with the Pittsburgh Pirates ranking 21st (106) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Chicago Cubs are 10th (137) Overall for runs allowed. The Pittsburgh Pirates stand 9th (139) 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 18-13 Overall record (0.0 GB National Central Division), with the Pittsburgh Pirates possessing a 12-19 Overall standing (6.0 GB National Central Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Avast ye scallywags! The Cubs be takin' on the pathetic Pirates on Thursday...
Those landlubbers in Pittsburgh don't stand a chance against our mighty Cubs...
Ye best be visitin' SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game, review the odds below!
Best Cubs at Pirates Odds
| Underdog Chicago Cubs | Favorite Pittsburgh Pirates |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Chicago Cubs | Favorite Pittsburgh Pirates |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Pittsburgh Pirates are the -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Cubs are the +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 7.5 -118 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 7.5 -102 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $102 to win $100 betting the under.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are -1.5 +165 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Chicago Cubs are +1.5 -200 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
|---|---|
Cubs
Pirates
5/01/25 12:35pm EDT | +110-135 |
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $110 at +110 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 47.62%.
- Pittsburgh Pirates bettors risk $100 to win $74.07 at -135 odds. The implied probability for Pittsburgh Pirates is 57.45%.
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Cubs
Pirates
First Team to Score
5/01/25 12:35pm EDT | -140+110Bet |
Cubs
Pirates
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
5/01/25 12:35pm EDT | +160+135+260Bet |
Cubs
Pirates
To Extra Innings
5/01/25 12:35pm EDT | Yes +725No -1200Bet |
Cubs
Pirates
1st Team to Score Will Win
5/01/25 12:35pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Cubs
Total Runs
CUB at PIT 5/01/25 12:35pm EDT | 3.5 o -1183.5 u -110Bet |
Pirates
Total Runs
CUB at PIT 5/01/25 12:35pm EDT | 3.5 o -1403.5 u +105Bet |
Colin Rea
Strikeouts Thrown
CUB at PIT 5/01/25 12:35pm EDT | 4.5 o -1154.5 u -110Bet |
Paul Skenes
Strikeouts Thrown
CUB at PIT 5/01/25 12:35pm EDT | 6.5 o -1356.5 u +100Bet |
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 |
|---|---|
| Cubs | +1300 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
|---|---|
| Pirates | +50000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | 33 | 21 | 0.611 | +2.0 | 16-10 | 17-11 | 324 | 231 | +93 | W2 | 8-2 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 19 | 36 | 0.345 | +16.5 | 13-16 | 6-20 | 164 | 236 | -72 | 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 Thursday, May 1st, 2025 at 12:35 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.
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