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2022 MLB Handicapping
(2-7) Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs (7-3)
Date: Sundayy, April 24th, 2022
Time: 2:20 PM ET
Venue: Wrigley Field
Projected Pitchers: JT Brubaker vs. Justin Steele
MLB Moneyline Odds: Pirates +145 Cubs -165
MLB run line Betting Odds: Pirates +1.5, Cubs -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U:
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs face off on Sunday in a National League MLB game. On Saturday it was the Cubs that won 21-0.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates come into this game with a 7-8 record overall and on the run line they are 8-7. On Saturday the pitching was bad, but the defense didn’t do any favors. The Pirates had two errors and they were both pretty key that cost them runs.
The Pirates are averaging 3.53 runs per game while giving up 5.46 runs per game. The offense is ranked 19th while they are 29th in terms of runs given up per game. Michael Chavis has been the top player hitting two home runs and driving in seven RBI’s.
Getting the start for the Pirates is JT Brubaker and he sits with an 0-2 record and an ERA of 7.30.
Chicago Cubs
On the other side of this matchup is the Chicago Cubs who sit with a 7-8 record overall and they have gone 4-5 at home. Even though they haven’t had the best season, they put up 21 runs on Saturday and have a lot of confidence heading into this game.
The Cubs are averaging 5.4 runs per game while the defense is giving up 4.067 goals per game. The Cubs offense is ranked 1st in the league, and they are ranked 18th in terms of runs given up per game. Seiya Suzuki has been the top player for the Cubs hitting four home runs and driving in 13 RBI’s.
Getting the start for the Cubs will be Justin Steele who sits with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 4.50. In his last start against the Rays he went 2.2 innings giving up three hits and four runs.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Pirates are 0-7 in Brubakers last 7 road starts vs. a team with a losing record.
- Cubs are 0-5 in their last 5 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game.
- Over is 6-0-2 in Brubakers last 8 starts following a team loss in their previous game.
- Over is 5-0-1 in Brubakers last 6 starts vs. National League Central.
- Over is 4-0-1 in Brubakers last 5 starts when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs MLB Prediction:
All trends point towards the over and I expect both starting pitchers are going to get lit up in this game. I am not sure there are going to 21 runs scored again in this game, but there will be plenty of offense. Back the over to cash.
4* Free MLB Betting Pick: Over
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