The Cubs will play the Pirates on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025. Your timezone's first pitch time is 6:40 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 95.67 power ranking. The power ranking for the Pittsburgh Pirates is 86.33.
- Visiting Chicago Cubs - The Chicago Cubs have a 8-5 record as a visiting team, ranking them 3rd Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Pittsburgh Pirates - The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 6-7 record as a home team. They rank 8th for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Chicago Cubs currently stand 1st (172) Overall, with the Pittsburgh Pirates ranking 22nd (102) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Chicago Cubs are 9th (133) Overall for runs allowed. The Pittsburgh Pirates stand 11th (127) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Chicago Cubs have lost their last 2 games. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Pirates have lost their last 2 games.
- Team Records - The Chicago Cubs have a 17-12 Overall record (0.0 GB National Central Division), with the Pittsburgh Pirates possessing a 11-18 Overall standing (6.0 GB National Central Division).
Captain Shady Lines
A broken compass is right at least twice a day.
Arrr, me hearties! The Cubs be setting sail for Pittsburgh on April 30th...
Their record be strong, but they mustn't underestimate the scurvy Pirates at home...
Ye can bet on this game at SportsBetting3.com, so review the odds below, ye scallywags!
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 -175 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Pittsburgh Pirates are the +145 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 8.5 -118 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 8.5 -102 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $102 to win $100 betting the under.
The Chicago Cubs are -1.5 -110 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Pittsburgh Pirates are +1.5 -110 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Cubs
Pirates
4/30/25 6:40pm EDT | -175+145 |
- Pittsburgh Pirates bettors risk $100 to win $145 at +145 odds. The implied probability for Pittsburgh Pirates is 40.82%.
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $57.14 at -175 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 63.64%.
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates Prop Bets
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Cubs
Pirates
4/30/25 6:40pm EDT | Pending BetMGM |
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 |
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| Cubs | +2000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pirates | +25000 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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| Chicago Cubs | 17 | 12 | 0.586 | +3.0 | 9-7 | 8-5 | 172 | 133 | +39 | L2 | 6-4 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 11 | 18 | 0.379 | +9.0 | 6-7 | 5-11 | 102 | 127 | -25 | 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 Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 at 6:40 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.
Other April 30, 2025 MLB Games
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- Los Angeles Angels vs Seattle Mariners - 4/30/25 4:10pm EDT
- San Francisco Giants vs San Diego Padres - 4/30/25 4:10pm EDT
- New York Yankees vs Baltimore Orioles - 4/30/25 6:35pm EDT
- Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago White Sox - 4/30/25 7:40pm EDT
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