An NL Central rivalry heads to Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon as the Pittsburgh Pirates (7-5) and Chicago Cubs (6-6) open a three-game set, with both teams still trying to find their footing early in the season.
Chicago comes in riding a bit of momentum after back-to-back wins over the Tampa Bay Rays, while Pittsburgh has been one of the more surprising teams out of the gate, sitting above .500 and showing major improvement on both sides of the ball. That makes this matchup an interesting early litmus test for two teams with very different expectations entering 2026.
The Cubs are expected to start southpaw Shota Imanaga, while the Pirates counter with Carmen Mlodzinski in what shapes up as a contrast in styles: a contact-heavy Chicago lineup against a Pittsburgh staff that has quietly started strong out the gate.
Pirates vs. Cubs Game Info
- đź“Ť Where: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
- đź“… Date: Friday, April 10
- ⏰ Start Time: 2:20 PM ET
- đź“şđź’» TV/Streaming: MLB.TV
Pirates vs. Cubs Current Odds
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook lists Chicago as the favorite heading into Friday’s matchup:
- Moneyline: Cubs (-150), Pirates (+125)
- Run Line: Cubs -1.5 (+145), Pirates +1.5 (-175)
- Total: Over 6.5 (-120), Under 6.5 (+100)
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for PIT-CHC
With chilly temperatures in the mid-40’s and wind blowing in, players at Hard Rock Bet are targeting several hit props rather than the long ball. Here are the top-5 most popular plays for this afternoon:
- Pete Crow-Armstrong – Over 0.5 Hits
- Nico Hoerner – Over 0.5 Hits
- Oneil Cruz – Over 0.5 Hits
- Alex Bregman – Over 0.5 Hits
- Jake Mangum – Over 0.5 Hits
Referenced odds are subject to change.
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