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2022 MLB Handicapping
(26-27-0) Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (22-28-0)
Date: Sunday June 5th
Time: 01:35 ETPM ET
Venue: PNC Park Pittsburgh
Projected Pitchers: Zac Gallen vs. Zach Thompson
MLB Moneyline Odds: Diamondbacks -145 Pirates 122
MLB run line Betting Odds: Diamondbacks +1.5, Pirates -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.5
Arizona Diamondbacks
Heading into the game, the Arizona Diamondbacks have an overall record of 26-27-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 12-12. In the NL West division, Arizona currently sits 4th So far, the team has gone 33-21-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 21.0% of their games. The Diamondbacks’ over-under record is 23-30-1.
For Arizona, Zac Gallen gets the start with an overall record of 4-0. This includes a strong ERA of 2.32. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.57 innings per outing, as well as 8.76 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.15 per 9. In total, Gallen has given up 3 home runs.
So far, the Diamondbacks bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.45.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Arizona Diamondbacks, as they are averaging just 3.98 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -33.0. The Diamondbacks head into the game ranked just 29th in team batting average. On their balls in play, Arizona has the 4th ranked BABIP of 0.284. On the base paths, the Diamondbacks have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 11th in the MLB in steals.
Arizona has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.7 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.83 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Pittsburgh Pirates have an overall record of 22-28-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 12-15. In the NL Central division, Pittsburgh currently sits 3rd So far, the team has gone 25-26-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 24.0% of their games. The Piratess’ over-under record is 19-26-6.
For Pittsburgh, Zach Thompson gets the start with an overall record of 2-4. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 5.17. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.0 innings per outing. as well as 6.98 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.38 per 9. In total, Thompson has given up 7 home runs.
So far, the Pirates bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.17.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as they are averaging just 3.60 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -79.0. The Pirates head into the game ranked just 27th in team batting average. Pittsburgh combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.241. Placing them below average. In terms of stolen bases, the Pirates are doing so near the league average, at 0.8 per game.
Pittsburgh has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.8 per game. During the season, the team is averaging 0.8 double plays per game.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Arizona is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Arizona is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
- Pittsburgh is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
- Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 game
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup favors the Arizona Diamondbacks. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Zac Gallen he has the better WHIP of 0.91 compared to Zach Thompson at 1.45. I expect a strong performance from Zac Gallen, as the Pirates offense is ranked just 27th. Zach Thompson has an excellent matchup against Diamondback’s offense hitting 0.219.
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