Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Pick Prediction 5/25/2021 by Tony T.
Cubs at Pirates—MLB pick is Chicago Cubs -120. On the hill for Chicago will be Jake Arrieta. The righthander in his two starts against the Pirates allowed three earned runs in 12 innings of work. In his past five starts against the Pirates the veteran allowed four earned runs in 31 2/3rd innings. Pittsburgh is expected to start Miguel Yajure. He has struggled with nearly 13% walk rate in parts of two seasons in the Majors. Cubs go to Pittsburgh winning two of three at St Louis for six wins in their past eight. Pirates return home after a bad road trip at Atlanta where they get outscored 33-3 in their three game series. Six losses in their past seven. In the past ten games Cubs bullpen ERA is 1.24 and WHIP of 0.96. Pirates bullpen approaching five in that period. Play Chicago -120.