The Chicago Cubs are set to welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on the evening of September 2, 2024, with the first pitch scheduled for 7:40 PM under clear skies. The pitching matchup features Jared Jones for the Pirates, carrying a 3.884 ERA, against the Cubs’ Jameson Taillon, who enters the game with a 3.848 ERA.

In terms of standings within the 2024 NL Central Division, the Pirates find themselves in 12th place with a record of 63-73 (0.46 winning percentage) and are 5th in divisional play with a 20-19 record. Their performance over the last 10 games includes four wins, and they are trying to bounce back from a recent loss. The team’s overall stats include scoring 572 runs while allowing 622.

Conversely, the Cubs are positioned 8th in the division with a 71-66 record, achieving a 0.52 winning percentage, and are 2nd in divisional contests with a 20-26 record. Riding a six-game win streak, they’ve won nine of their last ten games. At home, they have a stronger record of 36-29 as compared to their road games and have scored 626 runs against 574 runs allowed.

Focusing on the betting odds, the Cubs are favored with a PointSpread of -1.5 and a HomeTeamMoneyLine of -146, suggesting stronger confidence in their performance at Wrigley Field. The game has an OverUnder set at 7.5, indicating expectations for a moderate scoring game. For bettors looking to back the underdog, the Pirates are listed with an AwayTeamMoneyLine of 122, offering a potential higher return on a riskier bet.