Final Score: Pirates 7 - Cubs 8
Monday, August 29, 2016 at 8:05 PM ET

Pirates @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
67-61 Rating 1535
Form: LWWWW
Model Probability
43%
57%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.5
Cubs
82-47 Rating 1562
Form: WWWLL

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Cubs
All-time wins 422 366
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.6 4.3
Last meeting 5 6

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Cubs
Games played 128 129
Avg runs scored 4.5 5.1
Avg runs conceded 4.4 3.4
Win percentage 52% 64%
Away win % / Home win % 52% 70%