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Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
The Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday when they battle at PNC Park.
The Cubs will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Jake Arrieta in this game. Arrieta has a 4-4 record and a 4.46 ERA this season.
It'll be Cody Ponce toeing the rubber for the Pirates in this contest. Right hander Ponce is 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA so far this season.
Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 7-1 loser as they battled the Braves on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Braves at -210 were rewarded, while the 8 combined runs moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
Last time out for Chicago, they were a 2-1 winner as they battled the Cardinals on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Cubs at 120 were rewarded, while the 3 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Chicago:
Team record: 24-22 SU
Chi Cubs is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Chi Cubs is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Chi Cubs's last 8 games on the road
Pittsburgh:
Team record: 18-28 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Pittsburgh is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games when playing Chi Cubs
The total has gone UNDER in 11 of Pittsburgh's last 14 games when playing Chi Cubs
Pittsburgh is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games when playing at home against Chi Cubs
Next up:
Chicago at Pittsburgh Wednesday, May 26