The Cubs will play the Pirates on Wednesday, August 28th, 2024. Your timezone's first pitch time is 11:35 am CDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
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Best Cubs at Pirates Odds
| Underdog Chicago Cubs | Favorite Pittsburgh Pirates |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Chicago Cubs | Favorite Pittsburgh Pirates |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Pittsburgh Pirates are the -165 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Chicago Cubs are the +140 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 8 -113 runs at BetRivers, which means you risk $113 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 8 +100 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are -1.5 +135 run line favorites at BetRivers, while the Chicago Cubs are +1.5 -150 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Cubs
Pirates
8/28/24 11:35am CDT | +140-165 |
- Chicago Cubs bettors risk $100 to win $140 at +140 odds. The implied probability for Chicago Cubs is 41.67%.
- Pittsburgh Pirates bettors risk $100 to win $60.61 at -165 odds. The implied probability for Pittsburgh Pirates is 62.26%.
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Cubs
Pirates
First Team to Score
8/28/24 11:35am CDT | -110-120Bet |
Cubs
Pirates
Tie
1st Inning Winner
8/28/24 11:35am CDT | +375+230-135Bet |
Cubs
Pirates
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
8/28/24 11:35am CDT | +210-105+300Bet |
Cubs
Pirates
To Extra Innings
8/28/24 11:35am CDT | Yes +775No -1400Bet |
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Cubs
Pirates
1st Team to Score Will Win
8/28/24 11:35am CDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Cubs
Total Runs
CUB at PIT 8/28/24 11:35am CDT | 3.5 o -1153.5 u -115Bet |
Pirates
Total Runs
CUB at PIT 8/28/24 11:35am CDT | 4.5 o +1004.5 u -130Bet |
Kyle Hendricks
Strikeouts Thrown
CUB at PIT 8/28/24 11:35am CDT | 3.5 o +1303.5 u -165Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Paul Skenes
Strikeouts Thrown
CUB at PIT 8/28/24 11:35am CDT | 6.5 o -1456.5 u +110Bet |
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 |
 BetRivers |
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| Cubs | +2500 Bet | +2500 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
BetRivers |
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| Pirates | +15000 Bet | +7500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| e - Chicago Cubs | 83 | 79 | 0.512 | +15.0 | 44-37 | 39-42 | 736 | 669 | +67 | L1 | 6-4 |
| e - Pittsburgh Pirates | 76 | 86 | 0.469 | +22.0 | 39-42 | 37-44 | 665 | 739 | -74 | L1 | 5-5 |
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, August 28th, 2024 at 11:35 am CDT, 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.
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