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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Thursday June 23rd, 2022.
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Today's Betting Overview - Cubs vs. Pirates
The Cubs take on the Pirates on Thursday June 23rd at PNC Park, Pittsburgh. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2022 season.
- Matchup: Chicago Cubs (26-43) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (28-40)
- Date: Thursday June 23rd, 2022
- Time: 12:35 ET
- Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh
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Chicago Cubs - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Pittsburgh, the Cubs have a record of just 26-43, placing them 4th in the NL Central division. The Cubs hope to avoid dropping further below .500 when playing on the road, as they are currently 13-18. The unit is coming off a winning effort over the Pirates by a score of 14-5. To start the year, Chicago has picked up just 5 series wins, going 5-12-5.
The Cubs will send Justin Steele to the mound with an overall record of 2-5, and an ERA of 4.27. This season, Steele has had problems limiting base runners, made evident by a WHIP of 1.47. Currently, opponents have a batting average of .254 against him. Across his previous outings, Steele has a SLG% allowed of .333 while giving up 3 home runs. Overall, he has notched 53 strikeouts on a K rate of 20.0%.
Offensively, Chicago is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 4.22 runs per game. When playing on the road, the team has a run differential of -8. Through 69 games, the Cubs have the 16th ranked batting average at .243. Over their last three games, the team is hitting .271. Chicago's lineup is hitting home runs at a rate of 1.00 per game, good for 17th in the league, while their combined exit velocity of 38.1 MPH comes in near the MLB average. Chicago's strong OBP of .319 is the 10th best in the league, coming on a walk rate of 8.9%.
Pittsburgh Pirates - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Chicago, the Pirates have a record of just 28-40. This mark places the team 3rd in the NL Central division. Heading into play, the Pirates have won half of their 36 home games, sitting at 16-20. Pittsburgh hopes to get back on track after dropping their last game to the Cubs by a score of 14-5. To start the year, the team has picked up just 7 series wins, going 7-12-3.
For Pittsburgh, Jose Quintana will look to pick up a win over Chicago, as he has a record of 1-4. Currently, Quintana has an ERA of 3.38. and a WHIP of 1.31. Across his previous outings, Quintana has a SLG% allowed of .396. In total, he has given up 7 home runs. Compared to other pitchers, Quintana's strikeout percentage of 20.0%, places him near the MLB average. Thus far, the lefty has had problems with walks, averaging 3.09 BB/9.
This year, runs have been hard to come by for Pittsburgh's offense, as they are the 28th ranked scoring team at 3.60. In the team's 36 games at home, their run differential is -8. So far, the Pirates have combined for a team batting average of just .220, placing them 28th in the league. For the season, 34.2% of the team's hits have been in the form of extra bases. Things have been going slightly better in the power department, as Pittsburgh averages .94 per game, placing them 21st in the league. To date, Pittsburgh has the MLB's 28th rated OBP, sitting at .291, while their wOBA of .289 is one of the lowest figures in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Cubs vs. Pirates
Today's matchup between Chicago and Pittsburgh is predicted to be a close game, as there is no clear-cut favorite on the moneyline. However, the betting model gives the advantage to Chicago in both starting pitching and at the plate. Go ahead and grab the Cubs on the moneyline.
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