Pirates vs. Cubs Game Preview: Live MLB Prediction, Odds & Picks
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Pirates vs. Cubs preview (Apr 12). Updated every 15 minutes with current odds (Cubs -134), Jameson Taillon props & pitching matchup: Bubba Chandler vs. Jameson Taillon (probable).
Today's Data Snapshot
| Market Source: | FanDuel Sportsbook |
|---|---|
| Primary Prediction: | Cubs -1.5 |
| Key Player Prop: | Jameson Taillon Under 4.5 Ks |
| Probable Pitchers: | Bubba Chandler (RHP; 3.12 ERA) vs. Jameson Taillon (RHP; 2.53 ERA) |



Pittsburgh Pirates
9-5
MARQ

Chicago Cubs
6-8

GAME PREDICTIONS
PREDICTED GAME OUTCOME
CHANCE TO WIN
Model Picks
Cubs
Cubs -1.5
Cubs
Cubs -134
Total
Total U 12.5
Insights provided by the SportsGrid betting model
LATEST INJURY STATUS
Pirates INJURIES
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed RHP Jared Jones on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from his surgery.
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed INF Jared Triolo on the 10-day injured list with a right knee patellar tendon injury.
Cubs INJURIES
The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Cade Horton on the 15-day injured list due right forearm discomfort.
The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Jordan Wicks on the 15-day injured list with left forearm inflammation.
The Chicago Cubs placed INF Tyler Austin on the 60-day injured list due to a right knee injury.
The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Justin Steele on the 60-day injured list with a left elbow injury.
The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Phil Maton on the 15-day injured list with a right knee tendinitis.
The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Porter Hodge on the 15-day injured list with a right elbow strain.
The Chicago Cubs placed LHP Matthew Boyd on the 15-day injured list with a left bicep strain.
The Chicago Cubs placed RHP Shelby Miller on the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow UCL injury.
LATEST PLAYER PROPS
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