The Chicago Cubs (42-27) host the Pittsburgh Pirates (28-42) on Friday, June 13, 2025. First pitch from Wrigley Field is scheduled for 2:20 p.m. ET; the game will be broadcast on MLB Network.
Pittsburgh has been playing better baseball as of late, winning six of its last nine games. However, the Pirates and Paul Skenes run into the class of the division with a four-game set against the NL-Central leading Cubs. The Cubs enter Friday as -112 moneyline favorites with the game total set at 6.5 (-124o / -102u).
Find my Pirates vs Cubs predictions and moneyline pick for Friday afternoon below.
Pirates vs Cubs Prediction, Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Pittsburgh Pirates Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Over/Under | Moneyline |
-1.5 +165 | 6.5 -124o / -102u | -109 |
| Chicago Cubs Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Over/Under | Moneyline |
+1.5 -225 | 6.5 -124o / -102u | -112 |
- Pirates vs Cubs Moneyline: Pirates -109, Cubs -112
- Pirates vs Cubs Total: 6.5 (-124o / -102u)
- Pirates vs Cubs Spread: Pirates -1.5 (+165), Cubs +1.5 (-225)
Pirates vs Cubs Projected Starting Pitchers
| RHP Paul Skenes (PIT) | Stat | RHP Cade Horton (CHC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4-6 | W-L | 3-1 |
| 2.9 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 0.3 |
| 1.88 / 2.32 | ERA /xERA | 4.11 / 4.22 |
| 2.50 / 3.02 | FIP / xFIP | 4.02 / 3.98 |
| 0.84 | WHIP | 1.30 |
| 20.9% | K-BB% | 13.6% |
| 49.4% | GB% | 43.8% |
| 109 | Stuff+ | 96 |
| 111 | Location+ | 101 |
Pirates vs Cubs Preview, Predictions, Picks
Pirates Betting Preview
What even needs to be said about Paul Skenes? He is the best pitcher in baseball and likely will be for the next decade.
After breaking onto the scene with a 1.96 ERA in 23 starts last season to capture NL Rookie of the Year, all he has done is follow that up with a 1.88 ERA through 14 starts this year.
