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2022 MLB Handicapping
(24-35-0) Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals (35-27-0)
Date: Wednesday June 15th
Time: 07:45 ETPM ET
Venue: Busch Stadium St. Louis
Projected Pitchers: Roansy Contreras vs. Andre Pallante
MLB Moneyline Odds: Pirates 139 Cardinals -165
MLB run line Betting Odds: Pirates +1.5, Cardinals -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
Pittsburgh Pirates
Heading into the game, the Pittsburgh Pirates have an overall record of 24-35-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 11-19. In the NL Central division, Pittsburgh currently sits 3rd So far, the team has gone 26-34-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 24.0% of their games. The Pirates’ over-under record is 22-32-6.
For Pittsburgh, Roansy Contreras gets the start with an overall record of 1-1. This includes a strong ERA of 2.57. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.0 innings per outing, as well as 10.61 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 2.89 per 9. In total, Contreras has given up 3 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 4.26.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as they are averaging just 3.46 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -93.0. The Pirates head into the game ranked just 27th in team batting average. Pittsburgh combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.233. Placing them 24th. In terms of stolen bases, the Pirates are doing so near the league average, at 0.76 per game.
Pittsburgh has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.76 per game. Currently, the team is ranked 0.76 in double plays turned.
Heading into the game, the St. Louis Cardinals have an overall record of 35-27-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 20-12. In the NL Central division, St. Louis currently sits 1st So far, the team has gone 35-28-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 61.0% of their games. The Cardinalss’ over-under record is 31-29-3.
For St. Louis, Andre Pallante gets the start with an overall record of 2-0. This includes a strong ERA of 1.04 So far, he is lasting an average of 1.8 innings per outing. as well as 6.23 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 4.15 per 9. In total, Pallante has given up 1 home run.
So far, the Cardinals bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. The team’s relievers have a combined ERA of 3.84.
During the season, the St. Louis Cardinals have performed well on offense, averaging 4.76 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 47.0. The Cardinals come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.253. St. Louis’s batting average on balls in play of 0.253 is ranked average. On the base paths, the Cardinals have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 3rd in the MLB in steals.
St. Louis has been strong on defense, ranking 3rd in fewest errors at 0.4 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.98 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 6 games
- Pittsburgh is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games when playing St. Louis
- St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh
- St. Louis is 6-1 SU in its last 7 games at home
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, Cardinals pitcher Andre Pallante holds the edge in ERA, but Roansy Contreras has the better WHIP at 1.18. Contreras will be facing a Cardinals offense ranked 6th in batting average. Andre Pallante has an excellent matchup against the Pirates offense ranked hitting 0.224.
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