Free MLB Pick: Pirates vs. Cubs Odds
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2022 MLB Handicapping
(7-2) Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs (7-3)
Date: Friday, April 22nd, 2022
Time: 1:10 PM ET
Venue: Wrigley Field
Projected Pitchers: Jose Quintana vs. Drew Smyly
MLB Moneyline Odds: Pirates +140 Cubs -160
MLB run line Betting Odds: Pirates +1.5, Cubs -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.5
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs face off on Friday in a National League MLB game at Wrigley Field.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates come into this game with a 5-7 record overall and in their last game against the Brewers they were swept. The offense only managed five runs in the three games, and that type of offensive production isn’t enough.
The Pirates are averaging 3.75 runs per game while giving up 4.67 runs per game. The offense is ranked 18th best in the league while their defense is ranked 25th. Michael Chavis has been the top offensive player for the Pirates hitting a home run and driving in six RBI’s.
Getting the start for the Pirates is Jose Quintana who is very familiar with pitching in Chicago. On the season he has an 0-1 record and an ERA of 3.86.
Chicago Cubs
On the other side of this matchup is the Cubs who sit with a 6-6 record overall and in their last series against the Rays they lost two of three. On Wednesday the offense only scored two runs and that led to the defeat.
The Cubs are averaging 4.58 runs per game while giving up 4.42 runs per game. The offense is ranked 10th best in the league but their pitching has been an issue and is currently ranked 23rd. Seiya Suzuki has been the top player for the Cubs hitting four home runs and driving in 12 RBI’s.
Getting the start for the Cubs will be Drew Smyly and in 9.2 innings this season he has given up seven hits and zero runs.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Cubs are 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
- Cubs are 1-11 in their last 12 Friday games.
- Pirates are 1-7 in their last 8 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
- Under is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 vs. National League Central.
- Over is 2-0-3 in Pirates last 5 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
- Under is 4-0 in Cubs last 4 games vs. a left-handed starter.
- Under is 2-0-2 in Pirates last 4 on grass.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs MLB Prediction:
Smyly has been lights out this season and I expect he continues the success in this one. Look for the Pirates offense to struggle to put together good innings, and this game is going to get out of hand early. Back the Cubs on the run line.
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