<p>The Pittsburgh Pirates will visit the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The game is set for Saturday, April 11, 2026, at 2:20 PM. The Pirates have a record of 8-5 and sit second in the NL Central division.</p> <p>The Cubs have a record of 6-7 and are fifth in the same division. The weather forecast calls for a cool day with clear skies. Braxton Ashcraft will start for the Pirates, while Edward Cabrera will pitch for the Cubs.</p> <h2>Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview</h2> <p>The Pittsburgh Pirates have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a win against the Chicago Cubs with a score of 2-0. Despite having fewer hits, the Pirates capitalized on a home run from Bryan Reynolds.</p> <p>In their game against the San Diego Padres, the Pirates faced a tough 8-2 loss. Mitch Keller pitched six scoreless innings, but the team could not maintain the lead. Nick Yorke stood out with three hits, including a double.</p> <p>Ryan O'Hearn has been a strong performer for the Pirates this season. With a batting average of .341 and three home runs, he leads the team in several offensive categories. The Pirates will look to O'Hearn and their starting pitcher, Braxton Ashcraft, to continue their success in the upcoming game.</p> <h2>Pirates vs Cubs Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: MLB</li><li>Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs</li><li>Venue: Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL</li><li>Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026</li><li>Betting Odds: Pirates Moneyline +120, Cubs Moneyline -144</li></ul> <h2>Chicago Cubs Team Preview</h2> <p>The Chicago Cubs have had a mixed start to their recent games. They secured a win against the Tampa Bay Rays on April 8th with a score of 6-2, showing strong performance at the plate with eight hits. Nico Hoerner shined in this game, going 3 for 5 with a home run and two RBIs.</p> <p>The Cubs' pitching has been a strong point this season. They rank 7th in earned run average and 3rd in batting average against. Edward Cabrera stands out with a 0.00 ERA and a 0.69 WHIP, showing great control on the mound.</p> <p>The team has been consistent with home runs, ranking 5th with 13 homers this season. However, their batting average is lower at .220, placing them 20th in the league. Nico Hoerner leads the team with a .326 batting average and is a key player in the lineup.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Cubs are favored with a moneyline of -144, while the Pirates are at +120. The Cubs have a stronger pitching lineup with an ERA of 3.08, ranking 5th. This gives them a better chance to win. Our pick for the moneyline is the Cubs to win.</p> <p>The total for the game is set at 6.5, with the over at -121 and the under at +100. Both teams have solid pitching, with the Pirates ranking 7th in ERA. This suggests a lower scoring game. The projected score is Cubs 3, Pirates 2. Our pick is the under 6.5.</p>

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