Final Score: Pirates 5 - Cubs 6
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at 8:05 PM ET

Pirates @ Cubs

MLB model probabilities, projected margin and matchup analysis
Pirates
67-63 Rating 1532
Form: WWWLL
Model Probability
42%
58%
Projected margin: Chicago Cubs +0.6
Cubs
84-47 Rating 1565
Form: WLLWW

Model Prediction Through Season

Head-to-Head

Historical record and recent meetings
Stat Pirates Cubs
All-time wins 422 368
Last 5 meetings 2 3
Average runs 4.6 4.3
Last meeting 0 3

Key Season Stats

Stat Pirates Cubs
Games played 130 131
Avg runs scored 4.5 5.1
Avg runs conceded 4.5 3.4
Win percentage 52% 64%
Away win % / Home win % 50% 71%