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2022 MLB Handicapping
(44-49-0) Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (39-55-0)
Date: Sunday, July 24th
Time: 01:35 ETPM ET
Venue: PNC Park Pittsburgh
Projected Pitchers: Sandy Alcantara vs. Mitch Keller
MLB Moneyline Odds: Marlins -155 Pirates 130
MLB run line Betting Odds: Marlins +1.5, Pirates -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.5
Miami Marlins
Heading into the game, the Miami Marlins have an overall record of 44-49-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 22-26. In the NL East division, Miami currently sits 4th So far, the team has gone 45-48-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 54.0% of their games. The Marlins’ over-under record is 44-44-5.
For Miami, Sandy Alcantara gets the start with an overall record of 9-4. This includes a strong ERA of 1.76. So far, he is lasting an average of 7.27 innings per outing, as well as 8.0 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.15 per 9. In total, Alcantara has given up 6 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Marlins have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. The team’s relievers have a combined ERA of 4.03.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Miami Marlins, as they are averaging just 4.08 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -13.0. On offense, the Marlins have a team batting average of 0.238, placing them 21st in the league. Miami’s batting average on balls in play of 0.244 is ranked 20th. In terms of stolen bases, the Marlins are doing so near the league average, at 0.8 per game.
In the field, Miami averages 0.52 errors per game, placing them near the league average. Currently, the team is ranked 0.8 in double plays turned.
Heading into the game, the Pittsburgh Pirates have an overall record of 39-55-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 20-24. In the NL Central division, Pittsburgh currently sits 3rd So far, the team has gone 47-47-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 19.0% of their games. The Piratess’ over-under record is 38-49-7.
For Pittsburgh, Mitch Keller gets the start with an overall record of 3-7. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.55. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.94 innings per outing. as well as 7.79 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.44 per 9. In total, Keller has given up 8 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 4.71.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as they are averaging just 3.63 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -141.0. The Pirates head into the game ranked just 29th in team batting average. Pittsburgh’s batting average on balls in play of 0.244 is ranked average. On the base paths, the Pirates have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 3rd in the MLB in steals.
Pittsburgh 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 0.93 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami’s last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh
- Miami is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Pittsburgh is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games when playing Miami
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games when playing at home against Miami
Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup favors the Miami Marlins. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Sandy Alcantara has the better WHIP of 0.9 compared to Mitch Keller at 1.46. I expect a strong performance from Sandy Alcantara, as the Pirates offense is ranked just 29th. Keller faces a Marlins offense that has a batting average of 0.238 (21st).
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