Final Score: Cubs 2 - Pirates 5
Friday, August 31, 1973 at 7:05 PM ET

Cubs @ Pirates

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Cubs
64-67 Rating 1500
Form: LWWWL
Model Probability
42%
58%
Projected margin: Pittsburgh Pirates +0.5
Pirates
63-65 Rating 1531
Form: LWLWL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Cubs Pirates
All-time wins 28 51
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 3.7 5.0
Last meeting 6 10

Key Season Stats

Stat Cubs Pirates
Games played 131 128
Avg runs scored 4.0 4.2
Avg runs conceded 4.1 4.4
Win percentage 49% 49%
Away win % / Home win % 48% 53%