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2022 MLB Handicapping
(51-88-0) Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds (56-82-0)
Date: Monday September 12th
Time: 06:40 ETPM ET
Venue: Great American Ball Park Cincinnati
Projected Pitchers: Bryse Wilson vs. Mike Minor
MLB Moneyline Odds: Pirates 126 Reds -150
MLB run line Betting Odds: Pirates +1.5, Reds -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9.5
Pittsburgh Pirates
Heading into the game, the Pittsburgh Pirates have an overall record of 51-88-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 23-45. In the NL Central division, Pittsburgh currently sits 5th So far, the team has gone 68-71-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 15.0% of their games. The Pirates’ over-under record is 62-68-9.
For Pittsburgh, Bryse Wilson gets the start with an overall record of 2-8. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 6.11. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.4 innings per outing, as well as 5.91 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.24 per 9. In total, Wilson has given up 17 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 4.71.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as they are averaging just 3.54 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -214.0. The Pirates head into the game ranked just 29th in team batting average. Pittsburgh combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.236. Placing them 21st. On the base paths, the Pirates have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 3rd in the MLB in steals.
Pittsburgh has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.71 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.98 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Cincinnati Reds have an overall record of 56-82-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 29-38. In the NL Central division, Cincinnati currently sits 4th So far, the team has gone 66-72-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 25.0% of their games. The Redss’ over-under record is 70-65-3.
For Cincinnati, Mike Minor gets the start with an overall record of 4-10. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 5.7. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.29 innings per outing. as well as 7.0 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.2 per 9. In total, Minor has given up 20 home runs.
During the season, the Reds bullpen has received a workload similar to the league average. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.74.
So far, the Cincinnati Reds have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.30 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -107.0. On offense, the Reds have a team batting average of 0.242, placing them 17th in the league. Cincinnati combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.232. Placing them below average. With runners on base, the Reds are averaging just 0.7 stolen bases per game.
Cincinnati has been strong on defense, ranking 7th in fewest errors at 0.46 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays below the league average, at just 0.7 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 10 of Pittsburgh’s last 14 games when playing on the road against Cincinnati
- Cincinnati is 16-3 SU in its last 19 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh
- Cincinnati is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, Reds pitcher Mike Minor holds the edge in ERA, but Bryse Wilson has the better WHIP at 1.49. Wilson will be facing a Reds offense with a team batting average of 0.242 (17th). Mike Minor has an excellent matchup against a Pirates offense ranked just 29th.
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