Pirates vs Cubs Game Breakdown
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Pirates
19W-25L
![Pittsburgh Pirates](https://draftedge.com/wp-content/uploads/mlb-pit.png)
May 16, 2024
07:40PM EST
Odds: 7.5 o/u
Cubs
25W-19L
![Chicago Cubs](https://draftedge.com/wp-content/uploads/mlb-chc.png)
![Chicago Cubs](https://draftedge.com/wp-content/uploads/mlb-chc.png)
It’s a showdown at Wrigley Field tonight as the Pittsburgh Pirates sail into Chicago, hoping to plunder a win from the hometown Cubs at 07:40 PM EST. With the Pirates struggling to find their treasure map, sitting 7.5 games back, and the Cubs clawing just 1.5 games behind the top spot in the National League, this matchup is more than just a game—it’s a quest for late May dominance. The stakes are high with the Cubs fresh off a commanding victory and the Pirates looking to shake off the dust of a recent defeat. The weather gods are smiling with a perfect blend of clouds and breeze, setting the stage for what promises to be an explosive encounter. Betting lines are buzzing, and fans are ready, so let’s see if the Cubs can keep their den safe or if the Pirates manage to hoist their flag in enemy territory!
Game Breakdown
Game Time: May 16, 2024 07:40PM EST
Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago
Weather: Partly cloudy with winds from the SSW at 5.6 mph. Temperature is at 64.0° with 60% humidity.
Vegas Odds
PIT ML | CHC ML | Over/Under | Line | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Open | +117 | -140 | 7.5 | 1.5/-1.5 |
Recent | +115 | -138 | 8.0 | 1.5/-1.5 |
Difference | -2 | +2 | +0.5 | – |
Team Performance
![pit Team Logo](https://draftedge.com/wp-content/uploads/mlb-pit.png)
46.5% Win Probability
![chc Team Logo](https://draftedge.com/wp-content/uploads/mlb-chc.png)
53.5% Win Probability
Previous Matchups
Date | Runs | O/U | O/U DIFF | ATS | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
05/10/24 | Chicago Cubs CHC | 7 | Over | +1.5 | ![]() |
Pittsburgh Pirates PIT | 2 | ||||
05/11/24 | Chicago Cubs CHC | 9 | Over | +11.5 | ![]() |
Pittsburgh Pirates PIT | 10 | ||||
05/12/24 | Chicago Cubs CHC | 5 | Over | +1.5 | ![]() |
Pittsburgh Pirates PIT | 4 | ||||
06/13/23 | Pittsburgh Pirates PIT | 3 | Over | +6.5 | ![]() |
Chicago Cubs CHC | 11 | ||||
06/14/23 | Pittsburgh Pirates PIT | 6 | Over | +8.5 | ![]() |
Chicago Cubs CHC | 10 | ||||
06/15/23 | Pittsburgh Pirates PIT | 2 | Over | +1.5 | ![]() |
Chicago Cubs CHC | 7 | ||||
06/19/23 | Chicago Cubs CHC | 8 | Over | +0.5 | ![]() |
Pittsburgh Pirates PIT | 0 | ||||
06/20/23 | Chicago Cubs CHC | 4 | Under | -3.5 | ![]() |
Pittsburgh Pirates PIT | 0 | ||||
06/21/23 | Chicago Cubs CHC | 8 | Over | +3.5 | ![]() |
Pittsburgh Pirates PIT | 3 | ||||
08/24/23 | Chicago Cubs CHC | 5 | Over | +1.5 | ![]() |
Pittsburgh Pirates PIT | 4 | ||||
08/25/23 | Chicago Cubs CHC | 1 | Under | -4.5 | ![]() |
Pittsburgh Pirates PIT | 2 | ||||
08/26/23 | Chicago Cubs CHC | 10 | Over | +8.5 | ![]() |
Pittsburgh Pirates PIT | 6 | ||||
08/27/23 | Chicago Cubs CHC | 10 | Over | +3.5 | ![]() |
Pittsburgh Pirates PIT | 1 | ||||
09/19/23 | Pittsburgh Pirates PIT | 1 | Over | +7.5 | ![]() |
Chicago Cubs CHC | 14 | ||||
09/20/23 | Pittsburgh Pirates PIT | 13 | Over | +12.5 | ![]() |
Chicago Cubs CHC | 7 | ||||
09/21/23 | Pittsburgh Pirates PIT | 8 | Over | +6.5 | ![]() |
Chicago Cubs CHC | 6 |
Pirates Vs Over/Under
Cubs Vs Over/Under
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Date | Matchup | Result | IP | Hits | Runs | KO | Over |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05-10-24 | vsCHC | 7-2L | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | Over |
05-04-24 | vsCOL | 0-1W | 7.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | Under |
04-28-24 | @SF | 2-3L | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | Under |
04-22-24 | vsMIL | 2-4W | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | Under |
04-16-24 | @NYM | 1-3L | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | Under |
04-11-24 | @PHI | 1-5L | 6.3 | 6 | 3 | 8 | Under |
04-05-24 | vsBAL | 5-2L | 6.0 | 6 | 2 | 7 | Under |
03-30-24 | @MIA | 9-3W | 5.7 | 3 | 3 | 10 | Over |
![Justin Steele](https://draftedge.com/wp-content/uploads/mlb-chc.png)
Date | Matchup | Result | IP | Hits | Runs | KO | Over |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
05-11-24 | @PIT | 9-10L | 4.0 | 6 | 6 | 3 | Over |
05-06-24 | vsSD | 6-3L | 4.7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | Over |
03-28-24 | @TEX | 3-4L | 4.7 | 3 | 1 | 6 | Under |
09-26-23 | @ATL | 6-7L | 5.3 | 6 | 3 | 6 | Over |
09-20-23 | vsPIT | 13-7L | 3.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | Over |
09-15-23 | @ARI | 4-6L | 6.0 | 7 | 6 | 5 | Over |
09-09-23 | vsARI | 3-2L | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 6 | Under |
09-04-23 | vsSF | 0-5W | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | Under |
08-29-23 | vsMIL | 0-1W | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | Under |
08-24-23 | @PIT | 5-4W | 6.0 | 6 | 3 | 6 | Over |
Pirates Recent Games
Date | vsOpp | Result | Hits | HR | O/U |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
05/17 | vs MIL | 2-10L | 8 | 1 | Over |
05/16 | vs MIL | 3-4L | 3 | 2 | Under |
05/15 | vs MIL | 8-6W | 13 | 3 | Over |
05/14 | @ CHC | 4-5L | 8 | 2 | Over |
05/13 | @ CHC | 10-9W | 11 | 5 | Over |
05/12 | @ CHC | 2-7L | 7 | 0 | Over |
05/10 | @ LAA | 4-5L | 6 | 0 | Over |
05/09 | @ LAA | 0-9L | 3 | 0 | Over |
05/08 | @ LAA | 4-1W | 6 | 1 | Under |
05/07 | @ COL | 5-3W | 9 | 1 | Push |
05/06 | @ COL | 1-0W | 6 | 0 | Under |
05/05 | @ COL | 2-3L | 4 | 1 | Under |
05/03 | vs OAK | 0-4L | 4 | 0 | Under |
05/02 | vs OAK | 2-5L | 5 | 1 | Under |
05/01 | vs OAK | 1-5L | 2 | 0 | Under |
Cubs Recent Games
Date | vsOpp | Result | Hits | HR | O/U |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
05/17 | vs ATL | 7-1W | 13 | 2 | Push |
05/16 | vs ATL | 0-7L | 3 | 0 | Under |
05/15 | vs ATL | 0-2L | 5 | 0 | Under |
05/14 | vs PIT | 5-4W | 9 | 2 | Over |
05/13 | vs PIT | 9-10L | 10 | 1 | Over |
05/12 | vs PIT | 7-2W | 14 | 1 | Over |
05/10 | @ SD | 0-3L | 1 | 0 | Under |
05/09 | @ SD | 3-2W | 10 | 2 | Under |
05/08 | @ SD | 3-6L | 7 | 2 | Over |
05/07 | @ MIL | 5-0W | 7 | 1 | Under |
05/06 | @ MIL | 6-5W | 8 | 3 | Over |
05/05 | @ MIL | 1-3L | 8 | 1 | Under |
05/04 | vs NYM | 6-7L | 9 | 1 | Over |
05/03 | vs NYM | 1-0W | 5 | 0 | Under |
05/02 | vs NYM | 2-4L | 4 | 0 | Under |
Team’s Batting Order
Pittsburgh Pirates | DK | FD | AVG | SLG | OBP | OPP | HR/Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8.3 | 11.0 | 0.211 | 0.358 | 36.6% | 72.4% | 4.1% | |
8.1 | 10.5 | 0.25 | 0.413 | 39.0% | 80.2% | 2.9% | |
#3
Connor Joe
|
7.3 | 9.8 | 0.286 | 0.508 | 40.5% | 91.3% | 4.8% |
#4
Oneil Cruz
|
7.3 | 9.4 | 0.266 | 0.456 | 33.5% | 79.1% | 4.4% |
6.8 | 8.9 | 0.225 | 0.382 | 31.5% | 69.7% | 4.5% | |
5.7 | 7.5 | 0.222 | 0.389 | 27.8% | 66.7% | 5.6% | |
5.7 | 7.7 | 0.2 | 0.48 | 24.0% | 72.0% | 8.0% | |
#8
Jared Triolo
|
5.0 | 6.4 | 0.193 | 0.229 | 32.9% | 55.7% | 0.7% |
6.0 | 7.6 | 0.219 | 0.276 | 28.6% | 56.2% | 1.0% |
Chicago Cubs | DK | FD | AVG | SLG | OBP | OPP | HR/Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6.8 | 9.0 | 0.266 | 0.43 | 47.7% | 90.6% | 3.1% | |
#2
Seiya Suzuki
|
7.5 | 10.0 | 0.28 | 0.488 | 37.8% | 86.6% | 4.9% |
6.7 | 8.9 | 0.263 | 0.492 | 39.0% | 88.1% | 5.9% | |
7.2 | 9.7 | 0.212 | 0.417 | 34.0% | 75.6% | 5.8% | |
7.0 | 9.3 | 0.252 | 0.468 | 36.0% | 82.7% | 5.0% | |
4.8 | 6.7 | 0.154 | 0.192 | 34.6% | 53.8% | 0.0% | |
5.0 | 6.5 | 0.234 | 0.281 | 32.8% | 60.9% | 0.0% | |
5.4 | 7.0 | 0.255 | 0.392 | 35.3% | 74.5% | 2.0% | |
#9
Miguel Amaya
|
4.7 | 6.2 | 0.188 | 0.271 | 28.2% | 55.3% | 1.2% |
Pirates Notable Injuries
- No notable injuries for players that have played at least once in the last four weeks.
Cubs Notable Injuries
- No notable injuries for players that have played at least once in the last four weeks.
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