Final Score: Cubs 1 - Pirates 3
Saturday, August 18, 2018 at 7:05 PM ET

Cubs @ Pirates

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cubs
71-50 Rating 1557
Form: WLWWW
Model Probability
55%
45%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.4
Pirates
61-62 Rating 1487
Form: LLLLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cubs Pirates
All-time wins 389 437
Last 5 meetings 3 2
Average runs 4.3 4.6
Last meeting 1 0

Key Season Stats

Stat Cubs Pirates
Games played 121 123
Avg runs scored 4.8 4.5
Avg runs conceded 4.1 4.5
Win percentage 59% 50%
Away win % / Home win % 55% 52%