<p>The Chicago Cubs will visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for an MLB regular-season game. The game will take place at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA. Fans can tune in on MARQ at 6:40 PM on Thursday, May 28, 2026.</p> <p>The Cubs come into the game with a record of 30-26 and are ranked second in the NL Central. The Pirates have a record of 29-27 and are ranked fifth in the same division. Colin Rea will start for the Cubs, while Paul Skenes will pitch for the Pirates.</p> <h2>Chicago Cubs Team Preview</h2> <p>The Chicago Cubs recently faced the Pittsburgh Pirates and had mixed results. They won one of their recent games by a score of 10-4. In that game, Ian Happ and Michael Conforto were key contributors with home runs.</p> <p>In another game against the Pirates, the Cubs faced a tough loss, 12-1. Despite the loss, Alex Bregman managed to get two hits. Jordan Wicks, the starting pitcher, struggled by allowing eight earned runs in just over four innings.</p> <p>Overall, the Cubs have shown some strong hitting stats this season. They rank second in on-base percentage in the league. However, their team batting average stands at .238, ranking them 11th in the league.</p> <h2>Cubs vs Pirates Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: MLB</li><li>Teams: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates</li><li>Venue: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA</li><li>Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Cubs +144, Pirates -172</li></ul> <h2>Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview</h2> <p>The Pittsburgh Pirates have shown varied performances in their recent games. They had a big win against the Chicago Cubs on May 26th, with a score of 12-1. However, they also faced a loss on May 27th, with the Cubs winning 10-4.</p> <p>In their games, the Pirates have relied on strong hitting and pitching. Brandon Lowe has been a key player with a batting average of .269 and 14 home runs. Paul Skenes, their starting pitcher, has a solid record with a 3.00 ERA and 65 strikeouts.</p> <p>Looking at their team stats, the Pirates rank well in batting average and on-base percentage. They are 4th in the league with a batting average of .252 and 3rd in on-base percentage at .332. Their pitching also holds up, with a team ERA of 3.81, placing them 11th in the league.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Pirates are favored on the moneyline at -172. Their strong pitching, with an ERA ranked 11th, gives them an edge. The Cubs have a higher ERA and rank lower in batting average, making the Pirates a solid pick to win.</p> <p>The total for the game is set at 7.5. Both teams have decent hitting stats, but the Pirates' pitching is strong. A projected score of Pirates 4, Cubs 3 suggests the game will stay under the total. The under 7.5 at -113 looks like a good bet.</p>

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