Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates — result

The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Pittsburgh Pirates at 1.94 — an implied 50% chance. Chicago Cubs upset it.

• Chicago Cubs: opened 2.03, closed 1.95 (50%)
• Pittsburgh Pirates: opened 1.83, closed 1.94 (50%)

Chicago Cubs — recent form

• 2026-07-08Chicago Cubs 9-7 Baltimore Orioles
• 2026-07-07Chicago Cubs 5-2 Baltimore Orioles
• 2026-07-05St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 Chicago Cubs
• 2026-07-03St. Louis Cardinals 17-1 Chicago Cubs

Pittsburgh Pirates — recent form

• 2026-07-08Atlanta Braves 3-0 Pittsburgh Pirates
• 2026-07-07Atlanta Braves 4-12 Pittsburgh Pirates
• 2026-07-05Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 Washington Nationals
• 2026-07-04Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 Washington Nationals
• 2026-07-03Pittsburgh Pirates 5-9 Washington Nationals