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Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
The division rival Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates are set to renew hostilities on Thursday when they meet at PNC Park.
Colin Rea will be the starting pitcher for the Cubs on this day. Right hander Rea is 1-0 this season with a 0.96 ERA.
It'll be Paul Skenes toeing the rubber for the Pirates in this contest. Right hander Skenes is 3-2 with a 2.39 ERA so far this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Pirates as -147-moneyline favorites versus the Cubs, while the game's total opened at 7.5.
Pittsburgh won its last outing, a 4-3 result against the Cubs on April 30. Bettors who backed the Pirates at 145 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (7) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Chicago was a 4-3 loser in its last match on the road against the Pirates. They lost as -170 favorites, while the total score of 7 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Chicago:
Team record: 18-13 SU
Chicago Cubs is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games
Chicago Cubs is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Chicago Cubs's last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh:
Team record: 12-19 SU
Pittsburgh is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Chicago at Milwaukee Friday, May 2
Pittsburgh home to San Diego Friday, May 2