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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs
The division rival Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs are set to renew hostilities on Saturday when they meet at Wrigley Field.
The Pirates will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Mitch Keller in this game. Keller has a 1-0 record and a 1.80 ERA this season.
Keller's opponent in this one will be Tyler Chatwood. The Cubs right hander has a 1.50 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
Chicago was a 6-3 winner in its last match on the road against the Pirates. They won as -200 favorites, while the total score of 9 made winners of OVER bettors.
In their last action, Pittsburgh was a 6-3 loser on the road against the Cubs. Bettors on Chicago at -200 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (9) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.
Pittsburgh:
Team record: 2-5 SU
Pittsburgh is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games
Pittsburgh is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
Chicago:
Team record: 5-2 SU
Chi Cubs is 3-7 SU in its last 10 games at home
Chi Cubs is 6-3 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Pittsburgh
Chi Cubs is 10-4 SU in its last 14 games when playing Pittsburgh
Next up:
Pittsburgh at Chicago Sunday, August 2