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2022 MLB Handicapping
(29-41-0) Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Tampa Bay Rays (38-32-0)
Date: Sunday, June 26th
Time: 01:40 ETPM ET
Venue: Tropicana Field Tampa Bay
Projected Pitchers: Roansy Contreras vs. Shane McClanahan
MLB Moneyline Odds: Pirates 165 Rays -200
MLB run line Betting Odds: Pirates +1.5, Rays -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 6.5
Pittsburgh Pirates
Heading into the game, the Pittsburgh Pirates have an overall record of 29-41-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 12-22. In the NL Central division, Pittsburgh currently sits 3rd So far, the team has gone 33-38-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 24.0% of their games. The Pirates’ over-under record is 29-35-7.
For Pittsburgh, Roansy Contreras gets the start with an overall record of 2-1. This includes a strong ERA of 2.89. So far, he is lasting an average of 4.12 innings per outing, as well as 9.16 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.38 per 9. In total, Contreras has given up 5 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 among MLB bullpens at 4.17.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Pittsburgh Pirates, as they are averaging just 3.66 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -96.0. The Pirates head into the game ranked just 28th in team batting average. Pittsburgh combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.243. Placing them 20th. In terms of stolen bases, the Pirates are doing so near the league average, at 0.8 per game.
Pittsburgh has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.76 per game. Currently, the team is ranked 0.8 in double plays turned.
Heading into the game, the Tampa Bay Rays have an overall record of 38-32-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 24-15. In the AL East division, Tampa Bay currently sits 4th So far, the team has gone 33-38-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 73.0% of their games. The Rays’ over-under record is 31-36-4.
For Tampa Bay, Shane McClanahan gets the start with an overall record of 7-3. This includes a strong ERA of 1.81 So far, he is lasting an average of 6.01 innings per outing. as well as 12.06 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 1.71 per 9. In total, McClanahan has given up 11 home runs.
So far, the Rays bullpen has been one of the most used groups in the league. The team’s relief corps has combined for one of the lower ERA’s in the MLB at 3.0.
Throughout the season, runs have been hard to come by for the Tampa Bay Rays, as they are averaging just 4.03 per contest. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 16.0. The Rays head into the game ranked just 25th in team batting average. Tampa Bay combined batting average on balls in play is just 0.235. Placing them below average. With runners on base, the Rays are averaging just 0.7 stolen bases per game.
Tampa Bay has struggled in the field, ranking below average in errors committed, at 0.63 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays below the league average, at just 0.7 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Pittsburgh is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 games when playing Tampa Bay
- The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Tampa Bay’s last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
- Tampa Bay is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games at home
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Tampa Bay Rays MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the Tampa Bay Rays. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Shane McClanahan has a better WHIP of 0.85 compared to Roansy Contreras at 1.29. I expect a strong performance from Roansy Contreras, as the Rays’ offense is ranked just 25th. Shane McClanahan has an excellent matchup against the Pirates offense ranked hitting just 0.220.
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