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2022 MLB Handicapping
(40-55-0) Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs (37-57-0)
Date: Monday, July 25th
Time: 08:05 ETPM ET
Venue: Wrigley Field Chicago
Projected Pitchers: JT Brubaker vs. Keegan Thompson
MLB Moneyline Odds: Pirates 122 Cubs -145
MLB run line Betting Odds: Pirates +1.5, Cubs -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: OFF
Pittsburgh Pirates
Heading into the game, the Pittsburgh Pirates have an overall record of 40-55-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 19-31. In the NL Central division, Pittsburgh currently sits 3rd So far, the team has gone 49-47-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 19.0% of their games. The Pirates’ over-under record is 39-50-7.
For Pittsburgh, JT Brubaker gets the start with an overall record of 2-8. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.02. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.22 innings per outing, as well as 9.29 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.83 per 9. In total, Brubaker has given up 9 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 4.69.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as they are averaging just 3.60 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -140.0. The Pirates head into the game ranked just 29th in team batting average. Pittsburgh combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.24. Placing them 21st. In terms of stolen bases, the Pirates are doing so near the league average, at 0.76 per game.
Pittsburgh has been strong on defense, ranking 2nd in fewest errors at 0.41 per game. Currently, the team is ranked 0.76 in double plays turned.
Heading into the game, the Chicago Cubs have an overall record of 37-57-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 18-32. In the NL Central division, Chicago currently sits 4th So far, the team has gone 49-46-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 32.0% of their games. The Cubss’ over-under record is 44-45-6.
For Chicago, Keegan Thompson gets the start with an overall record of 7-4. His current ERA sits at 3.54, similar to the MLB average for starting pitchers. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.05 innings per outing. as well as 8.3 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.21 per 9. In total, Thompson has given up 7 home runs.
So far, the Cubs 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 4.24.
So far, the Chicago Cubs have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.33 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -69.0. On offense, the Cubs have a team batting average of 0.246, placing them 13th in the league. Chicago combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.181. Placing them below average. In terms of stolen bases, the Cubs are doing so near the league average, at 0.76 per game.
In the field, Chicago averages 0.53 errors per game, placing them near the league average. During the season, the team is averaging 0.76 double plays per game.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Pirates are 17-36 in their last 53 after scoring 5 runs or more in their previous game.
- Pirates are 20-44 in their last 64 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 games following a win.
- Cubs are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the Chicago Cubs. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Keegan Thompson has a better WHIP of 1.27 compared to JT Brubaker at 1.41. Brubaker will be facing a Cubs offense with a team batting average of 0.246 (13th). Keegan Thompson has an excellent matchup against a Pirates offense ranked just 29th.
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