Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs Odds

The Pirates will play the Cubs on Sunday, August 17th, 2025. Your timezone's first pitch time is 2:20 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Best Pirates at Cubs Odds

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Pittsburgh Pirates	Favorite Chicago Cubs
+160 BetMGM Bet	-190 BetMGM Bet

The Chicago Cubs are the -190 moneyline favorite. Risk $190 to win $100 on the Chicago Cubs at BetMGM. The Pittsburgh Pirates are the +160 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $160 on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
7 o -118 BetMGM Bet	7 u -102 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 7 runs. Risk $118 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 7 runs. Risk $102 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Run Line Betting Odds**
Underdog Pittsburgh Pirates	Favorite Chicago Cubs
+1.5 -135 BetMGM Bet	-1.5 +110 BetMGM Bet

The Chicago Cubs have a -1.5 +110 run line at BetMGM OH. They are the run line favorite in this matchup. The Pittsburgh Pirates have a +1.5 -135 run line at BetMGM OH. The Pittsburgh Pirates are the run line underdogs. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

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What is the moneyline for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs MLB game on Sunday, August 17th, 2025?

The Chicago Cubs are the -190 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Pittsburgh Pirates are the +160 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs MLB game on Sunday, August 17th, 2025?

The best over line is 7 -118 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 7 -102 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $102 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the run line for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs MLB game on Sunday, August 17th, 2025?

The Chicago Cubs are -1.5 +110 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Pittsburgh Pirates are +1.5 -135 run line underdogs at BetMGM.

MLB Odds Example

MLB Odds and Outcomes Explained
Game	BetMGM Bet
Pirates Cubs 8/17/25 2:20pm EDT	+160 -190

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Possible Moneyline Outcomes

Pittsburgh Pirates bettors risk $100 to win $160 at +160 odds. The implied probability for Pittsburgh Pirates is 38.46%.
Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $52.63 at -190 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 65.52%.

Pittsburgh Pirates at Chicago Cubs Prop Bets

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	BetMGM Bet
Pirates Cubs First Team to Score 8/17/25 2:20pm EDT	-110 -115 Bet
Pirates Cubs Tie 1st Inning Winner 8/17/25 2:20pm EDT	+375 +290 -160 Bet
Pirates Cubs Tie First 3 Innings Winner 8/17/25 2:20pm EDT	+200 +115 +240 Bet
Pirates Cubs To Extra Innings 8/17/25 2:20pm EDT	Yes +700 No -1100 Bet
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Pirates Cubs 1st Team to Score Will Win 8/17/25 2:20pm EDT	Yes -250 No +190 Bet
Cubs Total Runs PIT at CUB 8/17/25 2:20pm EDT	3.5 o -155 3.5 u +118 Bet
Pirates Total Runs PIT at CUB 8/17/25 2:20pm EDT	2.5 o -140 2.5 u +105 Bet

Pittsburgh Pirates & Chicago Cubs Futures Odds

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Team Standings

2025 MLB Regular Season Standings - Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs
Team	W	L	Pct	GB	Home	Away	RS	RA	Diff	Strk	L10
Chicago Cubs	87	64	0.576	+4.5	46-29	41-35	735	606	+129	W3	6-4
e - Pittsburgh Pirates	65	87	0.428	+27.0	42-35	23-52	541	618	-77	L3	1-9

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How to Bet on the Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs MLB Game

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 17th, 2025 at 2:20 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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.
Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs Game.
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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