MLB Cubs vs. Pirates Picks & Predictions for Tuesday, July 24
By Anthony Rome
PITTSBURGH, PA (ATS Consultants) – Game 2 tonight of a three game series between the Cubs and the Pirates takes place in Pittsburgh. Chicago won the first game last night 2-1. Former Pirate Paul Maholm takes the mound for the Cubs, with James McDonald taking the hill for the Pirates.
ODDS: Oddsmakers are currently favored on the money line at –175, while the Cubs are +164 money line underdogs.
LINE MOVEMENT: The Pirates opened as –159 money line favorites but their odds are now –175, while the Cubs opened as +149 underdogs and now they’re +164.
PUBLIC BETTING: Of the wagers currently placed on tonight’s game, 80% of public bettors favor the Pirates. These numbers are subject to change, however, so make sure you click on the “Public Betting” link available in this paragraph to get the most up-to-date information.
MLB FREE PICK: Take the under. Many of the MLB trends are pointing to the UNDER, let's take a look: Under is 7-1 in Cubs last 8 games with the total set at 7.0-8.5. Under is 7-1 in Cubs last 8 vs. National League Central. Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 overall. Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 road games. Under is 5-1 in Cubs last 6 on grass. Pittsburgh is 0-4 UNDER in their last 4 games overall, Under is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 games as a home favorite. Under is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 vs. a team with a losing record. Under is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 on grass. Under is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 games as a favorite.
TUESDAY MLB FREE PICK: CUBS/PIRATES UNDER 7.5
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