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Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
The division rival Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates are set to renew hostilities on Tuesday when they meet at PNC Park.
The Cubs will trot Justin Steele out to the mound in this one. Left hander Steele has a 4-5 record and a 3.22 ERA this season.
Starting this game for the Pirates will be Jared Jones. The right hander has a 3.56 ERA to go along with a 5-6 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Cubs as -137-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total opened at 8.
Chicago:
Team record: 65-66 SU
Chi Cubs is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Chi Cubs is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Chi Cubs's last 5 games
Pittsburgh:
Team record: 62-68 SU
Pittsburgh is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
Pittsburgh is 6-14 SU in its last 20 games
Next up:
Chicago at Pittsburgh Wednesday, August 28