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Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates: Game Preview & Betting Insights
Updated:Aug 17, 2025 2:13 AM EDT
In an exciting MLB matchup at Wrigley Field in Chicago, the Chicago Cubs will host the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 17, 2025. The game is set to start at 2:20 PM ET, and fans can tune in live on Sportsnet PT. In their last matchup on August 16, the Cubs defeated the Pirates 3-1. The Cubs have a strong home record, which you can see on our MLB standings page. With starting pitchers Javier Assad for the Cubs and Carmen Mlodzinski for the Pirates, both teams will be looking to leverage their strengths. Assad, a right-hander, holds a 9.0 ERA, while Mlodzinski, also a righty, has a 4.2 ERA. The Cubs are favored in this matchup with moneyline odds at -195, while the Pirates stand at +162. The point spread is set at -1.5 for the Cubs. The Cubs' recent performance, including their last victory, highlights their ability to control the game, as evidenced by their 3-1 win. Betting enthusiasts should note the Cubs’ consistent performance in recent games, making them a strong contender. The game will take place outdoors at the iconic Wrigley Field, a venue known for its rich history and passionate fanbase.
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C. Mlodzinski (R)PIT - Pitcher
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87-75 (8th)Against the Spread80-90 (21st)
40-41Home / Away42-44
-11.9Units-3.2
-18.4Home / Away+1.8
-7.33%ROI-1.87%
-22.74%Home / Away2.06%
71-91 (26th)Win - Loss96-74 (6th)
27-54Home / Away54-32
63-93-6Over / Under77-81-12
28-49-4Home / Away40-40-6
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HITTING STATISTICS
33.2At Bat33.9
3.6Runs4.9
7.7Hits8.5
0.7Home Runs1.4
3.5Runs Batted In4.8
3.2Base on Balls3.3
8.8Strikeouts7.9
0.7Stolen Base1
0.2Batting Average0.2
0.1Intentional Walks0.1
0.3Hit by Pitch0.3
0.1Sacrifice Hit0.1
0.2Sacrifice Fly0.3
11.6Total Bases14.6
2.4Extra Base Hits3.2
0.8Ground into DP0.4
PITCHING STATISTICS
3.8Earned Run Average3.8
8.8Innings Pitched8.9
7.8Hits Allowed7.9
4Total Runs4
3.7Earned Runs3.7
0.9Home Runs Allowed1.2
2.8Walks2.4
8.1Strikeouts7.8
1.2WHIP1.2
0.1Shutout0.1
0.1Intentional Walks0.1
0.5Hold0.7
0.6Ground into DP0.6
8.2Ground ball Outs7.8
5.1Fly Outs5.5
0.3Wild Pitches0.2
0Balks0
0Pickoffs0.2
143.7Pitches Thrown139.2
FIELDING STATISTICS
35.2Total Chances35.2
26.5Putout26.6
8.2Total Assists8.3
0.5Errors0.4
0.7Double Plays0.7
0.6Stolen Bases Allowed0.5
0.2Caught Stealing (C)0.2
0.2Stolen Base %0.3
0Passed Balls0
0.3Wild Pitches0.2
1Fielding Percentage1
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MLBWed 04/22
 MIAJ. Junk (R) 11-1341% -135BetOnline | |||||||
 CLET. Bibee (R) 14-1118% -147Bookmaker | |||||||
 TBN. Martinez (R) 12-1159% -133Bet105 | |||||||
 KCM. Wacha (R) 8-166% -130Everygame | |||||||
 LAAJ. Soriano (R) 11-1423% -142BetAnything | |||||||
 SEAL. Gilbert (R) 10-1536% -175BetOnline | |||||||
 DETC. Mize (R) 12-1285% -129BetOnline | |||||||
 WSHZ. Littell (R) 11-1396% +133Bookmaker | |||||||
 BOSR. Suarez (L) 9-1477% +126Everygame | |||||||
 NYMC. Holmes (R) 7-160% -140Heritage | |||||||
 CHCM. Boyd (L) 14-919% -162Bet105 | |||||||
 TEXJ. Leiter (R) 12-1157% +102Bookmaker | |||||||
 COLT. Sugano (R) 9-1589% +140Everygame | |||||||
 AZE. Rodriguez (L) 13-106% -136Heritage | |||||||
 SFT. Mahle (R) 10-1392% +186Bookmaker |
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