On the evening of September 4, 2024, the baseball world will turn its eyes to Wrigley Field where the Chicago Cubs will go head-to-head with the Pittsburgh Pirates at 7:40 PM. Conditions are expected to be ideal with a clear sky forecasted for the game time.

In this matchup, the Pirates will send Domingo Germán to the mound, who currently has an ERA of 6.113. Facing him from the Cubs’ side will be Shota Imanaga, who boasts a more commendable ERA of 3.137. As for their standings in the 2024 NL Central, the Pirates are presently 12th, with a record of 65 wins and 73 losses, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.47 and holding the 5th spot divisionally. Meanwhile, the Cubs are positioned 8th with 71 wins and 68 losses, a winning percentage of 0.51, finding themselves at 2nd in their divisional standings.

Focusing on the game’s betting odds, the Chicago Cubs are currently favored with a spread of -1.5 and a MoneyLine of -192, reflecting their stronger recent performance and home-field advantage. The total over/under for the game has been set at 7.5. For those looking to take the underdog, the Pirates on the MoneyLine offer a value at +158, hinting at a potentially profitable opportunity should they pull off an upset.