Final Score: Pirates 5 - Cubs 3
Friday, September 5, 2014 at 2:20 PM ET

Pirates @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
71-68 Rating 1510
Form: WLLLL
Model Probability
53%
47%
Projected margin: Pittsburgh Pirates +0.3
Cubs
64-76 Rating 1456
Form: LLWWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Cubs
All-time wins 406 344
Last 5 meetings 4 1
Average runs 4.6 4.3
Last meeting 2 1

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Cubs
Games played 139 140
Avg runs scored 4.2 3.9
Avg runs conceded 4.1 4.2
Win percentage 51% 46%
Away win % / Home win % 40% 51%