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2022 MLB Handicapping
(25-27-0) Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (22-27-0)
Date: Friday June 3rd
Time: 07:05 ETPM ET
Venue: PNC Park Pittsburgh
Projected Pitchers: Merrill Kelly vs. JT Brubaker
MLB Moneyline Odds: Diamondbacks -110 Pirates -110
MLB run line Betting Odds: Diamondbacks +1.5, Pirates -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.0
Arizona Diamondbacks
Heading into the game, the Arizona Diamondbacks have an overall record of 25-27-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 11-11. In the NL West division, Arizona currently sits 4th So far, the team has gone 31-21-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 19.0% of their games. The Diamondbacks’ over-under record is 22-29-1.
For Arizona, Merrill Kelly gets the start with an overall record of 3-3. His current ERA sits at 3.67, similar to the MLB average for starting pitchers. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.4 innings per outing, as well as 7.83 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.33 per 9. In total, Kelly 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 4.4.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Arizona Diamondbacks, as they are averaging just 3.90 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -35.0. The Diamondbacks head into the game ranked just 29th in team batting average. On their balls in play, Arizona has the 6th ranked BABIP of 0.277. In terms of stolen bases, the Diamondbacks are doing so near the league average, at 0.83 per game.
Arizona has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.71 per game. Currently, the team is ranked 0.83 in double plays turned.
Heading into the game, the Pittsburgh Pirates have an overall record of 22-27-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 11-14. In the NL Central division, Pittsburgh currently sits 3rd So far, the team has gone 25-24-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 22.0% of their games. The Piratess’ over-under record is 18-25-6.
For Pittsburgh, JT Brubaker get the start with an overall record of 0-4. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.15. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.72 innings per outing. as well as 9.44 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 4.34 per 9. In total, Brubaker has given up 5 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 4.18.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as they are averaging just 3.55 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -77.0. The Pirates head into the game ranked just 27th in team batting average. Pittsburgh combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.239. Placing them below average. In terms of stolen bases, the Pirates are doing so near the league average, at 0.82 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 0.82 double plays per game.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Arizona is 8-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
- Arizona is 13-2 ATS in its last 15 games when playing Pittsburgh
- Pittsburgh is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
- Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
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, Merrill Kelly he has the better WHIP of 1.35 compared to JT Brubaker at 1.38. I expect a strong performance from Merrill Kelly, as the Pirates offense is ranked just 27th. JT Brubaker, has an excellent matchup against Diamondback’s offense ranked just 0.218.
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