Two teams looking to snap short losing streaks meet on Tuesday night as the 17-12 Chicago Cubs travel to PNC Park to face the 11-18 Pittsburgh Pirates. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. ET, airing on SportsNet PT and MARQ.
Both teams have dropped two straight games entering this matchup. The Cubs come in as -154 favorites behind starter Shota Imanaga, while the Pirates counter with Andrew Heaney and sit as +128 underdogs.
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📺 Where To Watch Cubs vs. Pirates? (April 29, 2025)
| Info | Details |
| Date | Tuesday, April 29, 2025 |
| Time | 6:40 p.m. ET |
| TV Channel | SportsNet PT, MARQ |
| Location | PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Live Stream | Watch on Fubo |
Cubs vs. Pirates Odds
| Cubs | Pirates | |
| Moneyline | -154 | +128 |
| Spread | Cubs -1.5 | |
| Total | 8.5 runs |
Pitching Matchup
| Cubs | Pirates | |
| Starting Pitcher | Shota Imanaga (2-1, 3.18 ERA, 27 K) | Andrew Heaney (2-1, 1.72 ERA, 31 K) |
| Last Start | 5 ER, 5.2 IP vs Dodgers | 6 scoreless IP vs Angels |
| Opponent Batting Avg. | .200 | .165 |
Cubs vs. Pirates Betting Trends
- Cubs are 10-4 as moneyline favorites this season.
- Cubs are 4-1 (80%) when favored at odds of -154 or shorter.
- Pirates are 6-12 (33.3%) as underdogs this season.
- Pirates are 3-9 when listed as +128 underdogs or longer.
- Cubs games have gone over the total in 18 of 29 games (18-10-1).
- Pirates games have gone over the total in 13 of 29 games.
Cubs Stats & Insights
- Cubs lead MLB averaging 5.9 runs per game (172 total).
- Chicago ranks sixth with 38 home runs.
- Their .260 batting average ranks third-best in MLB.
- Cubs pitchers rank 24th in strikeouts per nine innings (7.9).
- Chicago’s pitching staff holds a 4.24 ERA (20th in MLB).
Pirates Stats & Insights
- Pirates score just 3.5 runs per game (102 total, 24th in MLB).
- Pittsburgh ranks 24th in home runs (23 total).
- Team batting average sits at .224 (25th in MLB).
- Pirates pitchers also average 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings (24th).
- Pittsburgh owns a 3.98 team ERA (14th in MLB).
Cubs Key Players to Watch
- Shota Imanaga: 2-1, 3.18 ERA, 27 K in 34.2 IP.
- Kyle Tucker: Team-leading .289 AVG, 7 HR, 25 RBI.
- Pete Crow-Armstrong: .328 OBP, .527 SLG, 32 hits.
- Ian Happ: Batting .260/.352/.366.
- Carson Kelly: .517 OBP, .854 SLG, 14 hits.
Pirates Key Players to Watch
- Andrew Heaney: 2-1, 1.72 ERA, 31 K in 31.1 IP.
- Oneil Cruz: 8 HR, 16 RBI to lead Pittsburgh.
- Andrew McCutchen: .276 AVG with 4 doubles, 3 HR.
- Enmanuel Valdez: .219 AVG with 7 extra-base hits.
- Ke’Bryan Hayes: Batting .235 with 2 doubles, 1 HR.
Cubs vs. Pirates Injuries
| Team | Player | Status | Injury |
| Cubs | Tyson Miller | 15-Day IL | Hip |
| Cubs | Javier Assad | 15-Day IL | Oblique |
| Cubs | Ryan David Brasier | 15-Day IL | Hip |
| Cubs | Eli Morgan | 15-Day IL | Elbow |
| Cubs | Justin Steele | 60-Day IL | Elbow |
| Pirates | Nick Gonzales | 10-Day IL | Ankle |
| Pirates | Endy Rodriguez | 10-Day IL | Finger |
| Pirates | Spencer Horwitz | 10-Day IL | Wrist |
| Pirates | Justin Anthony Lawrence | 15-Day IL | Elbow |
| Pirates | Tim Mayza | 60-Day IL | Shoulder |
| Pirates | Johan Oviedo | 60-Day IL | Elbow |
| Pirates | Dauri Moreta | 60-Day IL | Elbow |
| Pirates | Jared Jones | 60-Day IL | Elbow |
Cubs vs. Pirates Prop Bets
| Bet | Line | Pick |
| Shota Imanaga Strikeouts | Over/Under 5.5 Ks | Over 5.5 |
| Andrew Heaney Strikeouts | Over/Under 4.5 Ks | Over 4.5 |
| Kyle Tucker Home Run | +425 | Yes |
| Oneil Cruz Total Bases | Over/Under 1.5 | Over 1.5 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong to Record a Hit | -250 | Yes |
Cubs vs. Pirates Same Game Parlay
🔥 Parlay Suggestion 🔥
- Cubs Moneyline (-154)
- Shota Imanaga Over 5.5 Strikeouts
- Kyle Tucker to Record an RBI
- Game Total Under 8.5 Runs
✅ Odds: +475 (approximate)
Cubs vs. Pirates Final Prediction
- Score Prediction: Cubs 4, Pirates 3
- Pick ATS: Cubs -1.5
- Over/Under Pick: Under 8.5 runs
The Cubs hold the pitching edge with Imanaga on the mound and have the offensive firepower to snap their brief losing skid, while Heaney will try to keep the Pirates close. Expect a close game but with the Cubs pulling away late.
