Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/25

MLB game preview

The Chicago Cubs will visit the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. This MLB regular-season game is set for Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 6:40 PM. Both teams are part of the NL Central division.

The Cubs have a record of 58-45 and are ranked second in their division. They recently won their last game. The Pirates hold a record of 53-51 and are in third place. They have lost their last two games. The game will be played under light rain with a warm breeze. Shota Imanaga will pitch for the Cubs, while Paul Skenes takes the mound for the Pirates.

Chicago Cubs Team Preview

The Chicago Cubs have had a mixed bag of results in their recent games. They managed a narrow 3-2 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 24th. Pete Crow-Armstrong stood out with a home run and an RBI in that game.

In their game against the Detroit Tigers on July 22nd, the Cubs fell 5-1. Seiya Suzuki hit a home run, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide. Colin Rea struggled on the mound, giving up two home runs over five innings.

On July 21st, the Cubs displayed strong hitting with an 11-2 victory over the Tigers. Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Conforto contributed significantly with their bats. The Cubs’ pitching was solid, with David Peterson allowing no earned runs in over six innings.

Cubs vs Pirates Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Venue: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA
  • Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Cubs Moneyline +112, Pirates Moneyline -133

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates have shown mixed results in recent games. They lost a close game to the Chicago Cubs, 3-2, despite having eight hits. Henry Davis stood out with two hits and an RBI.

The Pirates have been strong in hitting this season. They rank second in both batting average (.260) and on-base percentage (.338). Their slugging percentage is third at .422, with 132 home runs placing them sixth.

Paul Skenes will start for the Pirates against the Cubs. This season, he holds a 9-8 record with a 3.43 ERA. Skenes has 138 strikeouts and a 1.04 WHIP, showing solid performance on the mound.

BTB Betting Pick

The Pirates are favored to win with a moneyline of -133. The Cubs have a moneyline of +112. The Pirates have a strong batting average and on-base percentage, ranking 2nd in both. This suggests they have a good chance to score runs. The Cubs have a higher earned run average, which could give the Pirates an edge. Therefore, the pick is for the Pirates to win.

The total for the game is set at 8.0. The Pirates rank high in home runs and doubles, while the Cubs lead in walks. Both teams have mid-range earned run averages. These factors suggest the game could have a moderate score. The projected score is Pirates 5, Cubs 3. The pick is to go under 8.0.