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2022 MLB Handicapping
(40-55-0) Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs (37-57-0)
Date: Tuesday, July 26th
Time: 02:20 PM ET
Venue: Wrigley Field Chicago
Projected Pitchers: Bryse Wilson vs. Keegan Thompson
MLB Moneyline Odds: Pirates +145 Cubs -178
MLB run line Betting Odds: Pirates +1.5, Cubs -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: OFF
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs face off on Tuesday in an MLB game at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Both the Pirates and Cubs have had disappointing seasons.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates come into this game with a 40-56 record overall and in the last game against the Miami Marlins on Sunday they lost 6-5. On Saturday the Pirates were able to beat the Marlins 1-0.
The Pirates are averaging 3.62 runs per game while their defense is giving up 5.08 runs per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league while their defense is ranked 27th in the league. The Pirates have already started selling off pieces and they will probably continue selling off players.
On the mound for the Pirates is Bryse Wilson and he sits with a 1-5 record and an ERA of 6.52. In his last start against the Colorado Rockies he went 3.1 innings giving up four hits and two runs.
Chicago Cubs
On the other side of this matchup is the Cubs who sit with a 38-57 record overall and they have gone 49-46 on the run line. Over the weekend against the Phillies, the Cubs were able to win three games in a row.
The Cubs are averaging 4.33 runs per game while their pitching staff is giving up 5.04 runs per game. The offense is ranked 18th in the league while their pitching staff is ranked 25th in the league. Patrick Wisdom has hit 17 home runs and driven in 47 RBIs.
On the mound for the Cubs is Keegan Thompson who sits with a 7-4 record and an ERA of 3.43. In his last start against the New York Mets he went 4.1 innings giving up eight hits and five runs.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 games on grass.
- Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 overall.
- Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
- Cubs are 0-4 in Thompsons last 4 starts.
- Cubs are 0-4 in Thompsons last 4 starts on grass.
- Cubs are 1-5 in their last 6 Tuesday games.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs MLB Prediction:
Thompson is coming off a bad start but he overall has been strong this season and sits with an ERA of 3.43. The Cubs bats have been hot coming into this game and they will find success in this game. Look for the Cubs to score six or seven runs and that will be enough for Chicago to secure the victory.
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