Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs: prediction for the MLB game
Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs lock horns in the MLB on Friday. Can the visitors get another win? Here's our prediction.

Command Analysis

Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates have looked poor of late. They lost seven games in a row. First, the team traveled to New York, where they played against the Mets and the Yankees. The Pirates managed to put up a fight in two games - in game two against the Mets, they lost by one run; it was another narrow loss in game one against the Yankees. Back at home, the Pirates suffered another defeat in the opening game of the current series (2:3).

Chicago Cubs

Chicago Cubs came into this series off the back of a successful trip to Miami. In the opening game against the Marlins, the Cubs lost (3:10), but they managed to bounce back and defeated their hosts in the following two games (2:1, 4:3). Chicago then mounted a winning streak - last night, they recorded their third consecutive win (3:2). In the last seven away games, the Cubs lost only once.
Trends
СтавкаTotal under 8.5 runs
In 4 head-to-head games out of 6, the teams didn't score more than 8 runs.

Ставка1st inning: Chicago Cubs handicap (0)
The Cubs were undefeated in the first inning in 4 out of 5 head-to-head games.

Tip and bets
Chicago Cubs are in good form and have looked more interesting than their hosts lately. Nether side has a big advantage over another, but we think that the visitors will take advantage of the Pirates' poor form and record their fourth consecutive victory.
Our prediction - Chicago Cubs to win