The Chicago Cubs, presently at 17-12, are set to face the Pittsburgh Pirates (11-18) at PNC Park. Cubs' Shota Imanaga (2-1, 3.18 ERA) will pitch against Andrew Heaney (2-1, 1.72 ERA) of the Pirates. The Cubs enter this matchup following a rough series against the Phillies, while the Pirates recently split their last series on the road against the Angels but struggled against the Dodgers. Cubs fans will be eager to see how Imanaga performs against a Pirates lineup that features Andrew McCutchen, who has been a bright spot for Pittsburgh lately.

Both teams have displayed varying performances against divisional opponents, with the Cubs winning four of their last five games on the road against such rivals, while the Pirates will be looking to capitalize on their home field. Betting insights indicate a lean toward the Cubs on the moneyline at -148, while the spread favors the Pirates at +1.5. The over/under for total runs sits at 8.0 runs. With player performances and trends in mind, this matchup could offer exciting betting opportunities.