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2022 MLB Handicapping
(25-40-0) Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (25-39-0)
Date: Monday, June 20th
Time: 07:05 ETPM ET
Venue: PNC Park Pittsburgh
Projected Pitchers: Caleb Kilian vs. JT Brubaker
MLB Moneyline Odds: Cubs -110 Pirates -110
MLB run line Betting Odds: Cubs +1.5, Pirates -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
Chicago Cubs
Heading into the game, the Chicago Cubs have an overall record of 25-40-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 12-16. In the NL Central division, Chicago currently sits 4th So far, the team has gone 33-33-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 34.0% of their games. The Cubs’ over-under record is 32-31-3.
For Chicago, Caleb Kilian gets the start with an overall record of 0-1. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 8.0. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.5 innings per outing, as well as 6.0 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 7.0 per 9. In total, Kilian has given up 0 home runs.
So far, the Cubs 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 4.8.
So far, the Chicago Cubs have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.23 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -64.0. On offense, the Cubs have a team batting average of 0.243, placing them 15th in the league. On their balls in play, Chicago has the 10th ranked BABIP of 0.264. On the base paths, the Cubs have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 5th in the MLB in steals.
In the field, Chicago averages 0.51 errors per game, placing them near the league average. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.91 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Pittsburgh Pirates have an overall record of 25-39-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 14-19. In the NL Central division, Pittsburgh currently sits 3rd So far, the team has gone 28-37-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 22.0% of their games. The Piratess’ over-under record is 25-34-6.
For Pittsburgh, JT Brubaker gets the start with an overall record of 0-7. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.5. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.92 innings per outing. as well as 9.14 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.94 per 9. In total, Brubaker has given up 9 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 4.16.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as they are averaging just 3.39 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -105.0. The Pirates head into the game ranked just 28th in team batting average. Pittsburgh combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.233. 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 0.81 per game. During the season, the team is averaging 0.8 double plays per game.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Chi Cubs is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games
- Chi Cubs is 2-10 SU in its last 12 games
- Pittsburgh is 1-11 ATS in its last 12 games
- Pittsburgh is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games
Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the Pittsburgh Pirates. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, JT Brubaker has a better WHIP of 1.44 compared to Caleb Kilian at 1.67. I expect a strong performance from Caleb Kilian, as the Pirates offense is ranked just 28th. Brubaker faces a Cubs offense that has a batting average of 0.243 (15th).
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