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2022 MLB Handicapping
(33-48-0) Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers (47-37-0)
Date: Friday, July 8th
Time: 08:10 ETPM ET
Venue: American Family Field Milwaukee
Projected Pitchers: JT Brubaker vs. Aaron Ashby
MLB Moneyline Odds: Pirates 170 Brewers -210
MLB run line Betting Odds: Pirates +1.5, Brewers -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
Pittsburgh Pirates
Heading into the game, the Pittsburgh Pirates have an overall record of 33-48-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 14-25. In the NL Central division, Pittsburgh currently sits 4th So far, the team has gone 39-43-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 22.0% of their games. The Pirates’ over-under record is 34-41-7.
For Pittsburgh, JT Brubaker gets the start with an overall record of 2-7. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.28. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.12 innings per outing, as well as 9.0 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.62 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 4.79.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as they are averaging just 3.65 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -129.0. The Pirates head into the game ranked just 28th in team batting average. Pittsburgh’s batting average on balls in play of 0.247 is ranked 19th. On the base paths, the Pirates have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 10th 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 0.85 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 85.0% of their games. The Brewers’ over-under record is 42-37-5.
For Milwaukee, Aaron Ashby gets the start with an overall record of 1-6. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 4.6. So far, he is lasting an average of 3.88 innings per outing. as well as 11.2 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 4.14 per 9. In total, Ashby has given up 8 home runs.
During the season, the Brewers bullpen has received a workload similar to the league average. The team’s relief corps has combined for one of the lower ERA’s in the MLB at 3.51.
During the season, the Milwaukee Brewers have performed well on offense, averaging 4.56 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 34.0. The Brewers head into the game ranked just 23rd 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 9-20 in their last 29 overall.
- Pirates are 26-58 in their last 84 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Brewers are 5-11 in their last 16 home games.
- Brewers are 1-6 in their last 7 home games vs. a team with a losing record.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup favors the Pittsburgh Pirates. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, JT Brubaker has the better WHIP of 1.44 compared to Aaron Ashby at 1.45. I expect a strong performance from JT Brubaker, as the Brewers offense is ranked just 23rd. Aaron Ashby has an excellent matchup against a Pirates offense ranked just 28th.
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