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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 Tuesday, June 20th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Cubs vs. Pirates
The Cubs take on the Pirates on Tuesday, June 20th 2023 at PNC Park, Pittsburgh. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Chicago Cubs (34-38) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (34-37)
- Date: Tuesday, June 20th 2023
- Time: 7:05 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 34-38. This places the team 4th in the NL Central. The Cubs hope to avoid dropping below .500 when playing on the road, as they are currently 14-21.
Despite being favored 35 times in 72 games, Chicago has managed to maintain an above .500 record against the runline. The team has an over/under record of 35-35, with an average betting line of 8.
Taking the mound for Chicago is Marcus Stroman. Heading into play, he has a mark of 8-4. So far, Marcus Stroman has put together an outstanding ERA of 2.46. Currently, opponents are batting just .191 against the right-hander. Opposing hitters have gone deep five times against Marcus Stroman, who has a WOBA allowed of .249. Stroman's WHIP of 1.04 comes along with a total of 33 walks allowed.
Offensively, Chicago is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 4.6 runs per game. Through 72 games, the Cubs have the 12th-ranked batting average at .244. The team's lineup has gone deep a total of 79 times, good for 17th in the league. Throughout the season, Chicago's batters have been excellent at getting on base, posting the 9th best OBP of .327.
Pittsburgh Pirates - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Pittsburgh Pirates come into this road contest vs Chicago with a below .500 record (34-37). In the NL Central division standings, the team ranks 3rd. On the season, the Pirates have an above .500 home record, going 18-17 at PNC Park.
Being favored 19 times in 71 games, Pittsburgh has a record against the runline of 34-37. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 35-34.
Johan Oviedo gets the starting nod for Pittsburgh, looking to improve his overall record of 3-6. Johan Oviedo will take the mound with an ERA of 4.40. The right-hander has a batting average allowed of .252. So far, Oviedo has given up five home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .321. With a total of 35 walks, Oviedo has a WHIP of 1.47.
On offense, Pittsburgh comes into the game averaging 4.2 runs per game, placing them in a group of teams near the league average. Through 71 games, the Pirates have the 12th-ranked batting average at .244. Things have been going slightly better in the power department, as Pittsburgh has gone deep 67 times, placing them 23rd in the league. Pittsburgh's overall OBP of .323 is good for 11th in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Cubs vs. Pirates
Heading into today's matchup between Chicago and Pittsburgh, the Cubs are the betting favorite at -128 on the moneyline. Chicago's implied win probability sits at 56.14%. The MLB predictive model shows the Pirates pulling off the upset over Chicago. It is recommended to take Pittsburgh on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Pirates Moneyline +108
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