Cubs vs. Pirates: Betting Preview for Sept. 4

Published 9:25 am Wednesday, September 4, 2024

As they try to secure the series sweep on Wednesday, Sept. 4, Domingo German will take the hill for the Pittsburgh Pirates (65-73) as they match up against the Chicago Cubs (71-68), who will counter with Shota Imanaga. The first pitch will be thrown at 7:40 p.m. ET at Wrigley Field.

At -210, the Cubs are listed as the moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Pirates (+170). The over/under for this matchup is 8. The odds to hit the over are -120, while the odds are +100 to go under.

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Cubs vs. Pirates Game Info

  • Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
  • Time: 7:40 p.m. ET
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Venue: Wrigley Field
  • TV Channel: SportsNet PT
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Cubs -210
  • Moneyline Underdog: Pirates +170
  • Over/Under: 8 runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)

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Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher

  • Imanaga makes the start for the Cubs, his 26th of the season. He is 11-3 with a 3.14 ERA and 148 strikeouts in 146 1/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last appearance on Friday, the lefty threw six innings against the Washington Nationals, allowing three earned runs while surrendering four hits.
  • Imanaga is trying to build upon a second-game quality start streak in this matchup.
  • Imanaga is seeking his 12th straight outing lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.8 frames per appearance on the mound.
  • In seven of his 25 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.

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Cubs Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Cubs average 1.1 home runs per game to rank 20th in MLB play with 146 total home runs.
  • Chicago ranks 20th in MLB, slugging .393.
  • The Cubs’ .240 batting average ranks 19th in the majors.
  • Chicago ranks 14th in runs scored with 629 (4.5 per game).
  • The Cubs rank 12th in baseball with an on-base percentage of .315.
  • The Cubs strike out 8.5 times per game to rank 17th in MLB.
  • Chicago has a 3.82 team ERA that ranks eighth among all MLB pitching staffs.
  • The pitching staff for Chicago has a collective 8.7 K/9, the 10th-best in MLB.
  • Pitchers for the Cubs combine for the 11th-ranked WHIP in baseball (1.246).

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