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2022 MLB Handicapping
(38-52-0) Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies (41-49-0)
Date: Saturday, July 16th
Time: 03:10 ETPM ET
Venue: Coors Field Colorado
Projected Pitchers: Mitch Keller vs. José Ureña
MLB Moneyline Odds: Pirates 113 Rockies -135
MLB run line Betting Odds: Pirates +1.5, Rockies -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 11.5
Pittsburgh Pirates
Heading into the game, the Pittsburgh Pirates have an overall record of 38-52-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 18-29. In the NL Central division, Pittsburgh currently sits 3rd So far, the team has gone 46-44-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 20.0% of their games. The Pirates’ over-under record is 36-47-7.
For Pittsburgh, Mitch Keller gets the start with an overall record of 3-6. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.88. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.88 innings per outing, as well as 7.7 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.47 per 9. In total, Keller has given up 8 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 4.65.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as they are averaging just 3.67 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -126.0. The Pirates head into the game ranked just 29th in team batting average. Pittsburgh’s batting average on balls in play of 0.249 is ranked 17th. On the base paths, the Pirates have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 4th 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 0.87 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Colorado Rockies have an overall record of 41-49-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 26-22. In the NL West division, Colorado currently sits 4th So far, the team has gone 47-43-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 26.0% of their games. The Rockiess’ over-under record is 43-41-6.
For Colorado, José Ureña gets the start with an overall record of 0-0. His current ERA sits at 3.52, similar to the MLB average for starting pitchers. So far, he is lasting an average of 1.8 innings per outing. as well as 3.52 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 5.87 per 9. In total, Ureña has given up 1 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Rockies have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 4.68.
During the season, the Colorado Rockies have performed well on offense, averaging 4.54 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -70.0. The Rockies come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.260. Colorado combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.234. Placing them below average. On the base paths, the Rockies have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 2nd in the MLB in steals.
Colorado has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.66 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.99 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Pittsburgh is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- Pittsburgh is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Colorado is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Colorado’s last 8 games when playing Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, Rockies pitcher José Ureña holds the edge in ERA, but Mitch Keller has the better WHIP at 1.48. Keller will be facing a Rockies offense ranked 1st in batting average. José Ureña, has an excellent matchup against a Pirates offense ranked just 29th.
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