- Matchup: Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Friday, July 24, 2026
- Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: SportsNet Pittsburgh
- Betting Odds: Chicago (-160) Pittsburgh (+132)
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The Chicago Cubs (57-45) are set to play at PNC Park this Friday, aiming for a victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates (53-50). Betting odds favor the Cubs at -160, while the Pirates are at +132. The total runs over/under is 8.5, with expected starting pitchers Matthew Boyd and Jared Jones taking the mound.
The Cubs have hit 163 doubles this season and launched 128 home runs. With a slugging percentage of .413, they have struck out 868 times and garnered 448 walks. On average, the Chicago Cubs are scoring 5.1 runs per game, ranking 4th in the league. They’ve achieved 486 RBIs and 853 hits along with a batting average of .245, accumulating a total of 520 runs with an on-base percentage of .338.
This season, the Cubs maintain a team ERA of 4.27, placing them 19th in the majors, while their pitchers have struck out 798 batters. The pitching staff has surrendered 157 home runs and 455 total runs, ranking 14th in the league. They’ve issued 311 walks, and their FIP stands at 4.75. Chicago has allowed 845 hits at an average of 8.4 hits per nine innings and has 431 earned runs. Their K/BB ratio is at 2.57, coupled with a WHIP of 1.27.
This year, the Cubs have deployed 336 relief pitchers, inheriting 152 base runners, with a 31.6% scoring rate. The relievers have achieved 36 holds, ranking 29th in the league. Cubs’ bullpen pitchers have entered 104 games with inherited runners and made 99 high-leverage appearances. They’ve recorded 20 saves, failing 17 out of 37 save opportunities, resulting in a save percentage of 54.1% over 79 save situations.
The Cubs boast a fielding efficiency of 71.7%, ranking 3rd in professional baseball with 8,175 innings recorded. This season, they’ve accumulated 2,725 putouts, 944 assists, and committed 40 errors, holding a fielding percentage at .989, which ranks them 4th overall, along with 77 double plays.
Matthew Boyd has pitched for 1,140 innings throughout his professional career, racking up 1,096 strikeouts. With a career record of 66-78, his FIP is 4.49 against 4,831 batters faced. Boyd’s earned run average is 4.56 (577 earned runs allowed) and his career WHIP is 1.274; he has given up 1,102 hits (8.7 hits per nine innings) along with 350 walks.
The Pirates have a team slugging percentage of .424 and are averaging 5.27 runs per game, placing them 2nd in the league. They’ve recorded 164 doubles and have drawn 382 walks, scoring a total of 543 runs. Pittsburgh has hit 132 home runs so far, contributing to their 519 RBIs. Leading the league, they’ve struck out 985 times, with 933 hits and an on-base percentage of .339, resulting in a batting average of .261 this season.
Pittsburgh’s pitchers have allowed 492 runs, achieving a team ERA of 4.26 (435 earned runs). They’ve given up 107 home runs and allow 4.82 runs per nine innings, which ranks 21st in the league. The Pirates have a WHIP of 1.309 and a squad FIP of 3.96 this season, with a K/BB ratio of 9.20 (943 strikeouts to 370 walks), ranking 16th in total hits allowed with 833.
Pirates’ relievers have inherited 129 runners, with a scoring percentage of 31.0%. They’ve been involved in 93 high-leverage situations and 91 instances with runners on base. Out of 87 save chances, they’ve achieved 47 holds and recorded 19 blown saves, marking a save percentage of 51.3%, ranking 28th in the league with 327 relief appearances this year.
Through 8,271 innings played, the Pirates have a defensive efficiency of 69.0%, ranking 25th in MLB. They’ve executed 81 double plays, maintaining a fielding percentage of .983, placing them 22nd in professional baseball with 811 assists, 60 errors, and 2,757 putouts thus far.
In his MLB career, Jared Jones has allowed 138 hits while striking out 180 in 161 innings pitched. With an 8-9 career record, he has a 4.13 ERA, yielding 7.7 hits per nine innings, while allowing a total of 74 earned runs and holding a WHIP of 1.172 and a FIP of 4.1. His strikeout to walk ratio stands at 3.53 as he has faced 667 batters during his MLB tenure.
Who will take the win in tonight’s MLB matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Bet on Chicago (-160)
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