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2022 MLB Handicapping
(24-32-0) Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves (32-27-0)
Date: Sunday June 12th
Time: 01:35 ETPM ET
Venue: Truist Park Atlanta
Projected Pitchers: José Quintana vs. Kyle Wright
MLB Moneyline Odds: Pirates 205 Braves -250
MLB run line Betting Odds: Pirates +1.5, Braves -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
Pittsburgh Pirates
Heading into the game, the Pittsburgh Pirates have an overall record of 24-32-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 11-16. In the NL Central division, Pittsburgh currently sits 3rd So far, the team has gone 26-31-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 25.0% of their games. The Pirates’ over-under record is 21-30-6.
For Pittsburgh, José Quintana gets the start with an overall record of 1-3. This includes a strong ERA of 2.85. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.84 innings per outing, as well as 7.71 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.19 per 9. In total, Quintana has given up 2 home runs.
So far, the Pirates bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. The team’s relievers have a combined ERA of 3.93.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as they are averaging just 3.43 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -83.0. The Pirates head into the game ranked just 27th in team batting average. Pittsburgh combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.233. Placing them 24th. In terms of stolen bases, the Pirates are doing so near the league average, at 0.77 per game.
Pittsburgh has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.73 per game. Currently, the team is ranked 0.77 in double plays turned.
Heading into the game, the Atlanta Braves have an overall record of 32-27-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 19-14. In the NL East division, Atlanta currently sits 2nd So far, the team has gone 31-29-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 85.0% of their games. The Bravess’ over-under record is 32-25-3.
For Atlanta, Kyle Wright get the start with an overall record of 6-3. This includes a strong ERA of 2.39 So far, he is lasting an average of 6.11 innings per outing. as well as 9.71 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.06 per 9. In total, Wright has given up 3 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Braves have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. The team’s relief corps has combined for one of the lower ERA’s in the MLB at 3.1.
So far, the Atlanta Braves have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.51 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 20.0. On offense, the Braves have a team batting average of 0.245, placing them 13th in the league. On their balls in play, Atlanta has the 7th ranked BABIP of 0.277. With runners on base, the Braves are averaging just 0.73 stolen bases per game.
Atlanta has been strong on defense, ranking 9th in fewest errors at 0.46 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays below the league average, at just 0.73 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games on the road
- Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- Atlanta is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the Atlanta Braves. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Kyle Wright has a better WHIP of 1.02 compared to José Quintana at 1.3. Quintana will be facing a Braves offense with a team batting average of 0.245 (13th). Kyle Wright has an excellent matchup against a Pirates offense hitting just 0.225.
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