This game is going to feature two good pitchers, one making their first MLB debut and the other, a solid pitcher. Steele is on the mound for the Cubs today, and has been steady for them as they face a Pittsburgh offense that struggles to get on base this season and are hitting .220 as a team. Pittsburgh is starting Skeene, a rookie making his debut in the major leagues. He was solid in the minors with excellent stats, and this is his first start this season for the Pirates, so he could be in a vulnerable spot today with a team that struggles to back up their pitchers. The Cubs have had success against the Pirates on the road, winning 8 of their last nine road games against the Pirates. The Pirates have been terrible this season after a promising start, going 4-11 straight up in their last 15 games. The Cubs should be able to take advantage of the Pirates bullpen, once Skeene leaves the game, to get another win as their offense is a little better than the Pirates.

Best bet: take the Cubs on the moneyline (ML).