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2022 MLB Handicapping
(34-49-0) Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers (47-37-0)
Date: Saturday, July 9th
Time: 04:10 ETPM ET
Venue: American Family Field Milwaukee
Projected Pitchers: Zach Thompson vs. Brandon Woodruff
MLB Moneyline Odds: Pirates 195 Brewers -240
MLB run line Betting Odds: Pirates +1.5, Brewers -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.5
Pittsburgh Pirates
Heading into the game, the Pittsburgh Pirates have an overall record of 34-49-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 14-26. In the NL Central division, Pittsburgh currently sits 3rd So far, the team has gone 39-44-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 80.0% of their games. The Pirates’ over-under record is 45-37-1.
For Pittsburgh, Zach Thompson gets the start with an overall record of 3-6. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.42. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.21 innings per outing, as well as 6.56 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.66 per 9. In total, Thompson has given up 12 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 4.78.
During the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates have performed well on offense, averaging 4.65 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 19.0. The Pirates come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.257. Pittsburgh’s batting average on balls in play of 0.246 is ranked 19th. On the base paths, the Pirates have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 8th in the MLB in steals.
Pittsburgh has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.72 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.86 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Milwaukee Brewers have an overall record of 47-37-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 20-17. In the NL Central division, Milwaukee currently sits 1st So far, the team has gone 37-47-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 48.0% of their games. The Brewerss’ over-under record is 39-42-2.
For Milwaukee, Brandon Woodruff gets the start with an overall record of 7-3. His current ERA sits at 3.95, similar to the MLB average for starting pitchers. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.93 innings per outing. as well as 11.69 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.14 per 9. In total, Woodruff has given up 7 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Brewers have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. The team’s relief corps has combined for one of the lower ERA’s in the MLB at 3.51.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Milwaukee Brewers, as they are averaging just 4.01 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 12.0. The Brewers head into the game ranked just 24th in team batting average. On their balls in play, Milwaukee has the 4th ranked BABIP of 0.293. With runners on base, the Brewers are averaging just 0.75 stolen bases per game.
In the field, Milwaukee averages 0.57 errors per game, placing them near the league average. The team’s defense is turning double plays below the league average, at just 0.75 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Pirates are 34-72 in their last 106 vs. National League Central.
- Pirates are 26-58 in their last 84 vs. a team with a winning record.
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Brewers are 5-11 in their last 16 home games.
- Brewers are 3-10 in their last 13 home games vs. a right-handed starter.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the Milwaukee Brewers. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Brandon Woodruff has a better WHIP of 1.13 compared to Zach Thompson at 1.39. I expect a strong performance from Zach Thompson, as the Brewers’ offense is ranked just 24th. Woodruff has a tough matchup against a Pirates offense ranked 3rd in batting average.
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