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2022 MLB Handicapping
(24-34-0) Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals (34-27-0)
Date: Tuesday June 14th
Time: 07:45 ETPM ET
Venue: Busch Stadium St. Louis
Projected Pitchers: Bryse Wilson vs. Miles Mikolas
MLB Moneyline Odds: Pirates OFF Cardinals OFF
MLB run line Betting Odds: Pirates +1.5, Cardinals -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: OFF
Pittsburgh Pirates
Heading into the game, the Pittsburgh Pirates have an overall record of 24-34-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 11-17. In the NL Central division, Pittsburgh currently sits 3rd So far, the team has gone 26-32-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 24.0% of their games. The Pirates’ over-under record is 21-31-6.
For Pittsburgh, Bryse Wilson gets the start with an overall record of 0-3. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 7.53. So far, he is lasting an average of 3.52 innings per outing, as well as 7.53 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 4.4 per 9. In total, Wilson has given up 3 home runs.
So far, the Pirates bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. The team’s relievers have a combined ERA of 4.16.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as they are averaging just 3.43 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -91.0. 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 34-27-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 18-12. In the NL Central division, St. Louis currently sits 1st So far, the team has gone 33-28-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 59.0% of their games. The Cardinalss’ over-under record is 30-28-3.
For St. Louis, Miles Mikolas gets the start with an overall record of 4-4. This includes a strong ERA of 2.93 So far, he is lasting an average of 6.1 innings per outing. as well as 7.33 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 1.83 per 9. In total, Mikolas has given up 7 home runs.
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 3.9.
During the season, the St. Louis Cardinals have performed well on offense, averaging 4.72 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 45.0. The Cardinals come into the game with a strong team batting average of 0.250. St. Louis’s batting average on balls in play of 0.251 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 0.41 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 1.0 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Pirates are 21-47 in their last 68 vs. a team with a winning record.
- Pirates are 27-65 in their last 92 vs. National League Central.
- Cardinals are 5-1 in their last 6 home games.
- Cardinals are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. St. Louis Cardinals MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the St. Louis Cardinals. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Miles Mikolas has a better WHIP of 1.06 compared to Bryse Wilson at 1.78. Wilson will be facing a Cardinals offense ranked 7th in batting average. Miles Mikolas has an excellent matchup against the Pirates offense hitting just 0.224.
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