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Yankees’ pitcher Wandy Peralta may have just tossed the fastest strikeout in MLB history

This is video game stuff, man

Major League Baseball’s new pitch clock is something it’s going to take a lot of time for most of us to get used to.

Don’t get it twisted — it’s a good thing. We’re already seeing faster game times. It definitely has its warts, but this is something that will ultimately benefit the sport of baseball in the end. Pitchers also seem to love it — a lot.

Why? This at-bat from the Pirates’ outfielder Tucupita Marcano shows us exactly what the deal is.

He may have just had the quickest strikeout in MLB history against the Yankees’ Wandy Peralta. Not only did it take just 3 pitches to strike Marcano out, but those pitches also all came within a few seconds of each other.

All it took was 8 seconds for Marcano to fall down 0-2 in the count.

Jomboy actually clocked the at-bat at 20 seconds. THAT’S IT.

The pace was jarring for me sitting at home watching this on my laptop. It felt like watching someone repeatedly tap X while playing MLB: The Show where you can move forward quickly.

So, of course, Marcano probably wasn’t completely prepared for the speed Peralta was moving at. He didn’t seem to be, anyway.

Pitchers are going to catch batters off guard with some of these pitches all season long. There’s not a lot of pausing between pitches anymore — batters have to stay at the ready. If they don’t, they’ll end up like Marcano did here.

Again, this is going to take some time to get used to. We’ll see how batters adjust throughout the season.

Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds, tips and betting trends

At Comerica Park on Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates (9-12) begin a two-game series against the Detroit Tigers (7-14), at 7:10 PM ET. The Tigers are favored at home (-160) against the Pirates (+140). The Tigers will start Michael Pineda (1-1) versus …

At Comerica Park on Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates (9-12) begin a two-game series against the Detroit Tigers (7-14), at 7:10 PM ET.

The Tigers are favored at home (-160) against the Pirates (+140). The Tigers will start Michael Pineda (1-1) versus the Pirates and Bryse Wilson.

The Tigers lost 6-3 against the Dodgers Tuesday, with Eduardo Rodriguez getting credited with the loss. He threw 5 2/3 innings, giving up four earned runs on eight hits while striking out five. Jeimer Candelario went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI to lead the Tigers offensively.

The Pirates fell to the Padres 5-2 Tuesday. Bryan Reynolds led the way offensively after going 1-for-4 with a home run in the defeat, while Mitch Keller took the loss on the mound, pitching six innings, giving up one earned run on five hits while striking out five.

Ahead of this Tigers vs. Pirates showdown, here’s what you need to get ready for Tuesday’s MLB action.

Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Tigers (-160, bet $160 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Pirates (+140, bet $100 to win $140)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Tigers Stats and Trends

Tigers Betting Records

  • The Tigers have entered the game as favorites three times this season and won once.
  • Detroit has not entered a game this season as a bigger favorite on the moneyline than the -160 odds on them winning this game.
  • The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 61.5% chance of a victory for the Tigers.
  • Games involving Detroit have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in eight of 21 chances this season.
  • The Tigers are 8-13-0 ATS in their 21 games with a spread this season.

Michael Pineda (Tigers Probable Starter)

  • The Tigers’ Pineda will make his third start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday, when he threw five innings, giving up four earned runs while allowing seven hits against the Minnesota Twins.
  • He has an ERA of 3.60, a strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.000 in two games this season.
  • Pineda has pitched five or more innings in two straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • The Pirates rank 23rd in MLB with 79 runs scored this season. They have a .240 batting average this campaign with 12 home runs (26th in the league).

Tigers Batting Stats

  • The Tigers have hit just 10 homers this season, which ranks 29th in the league.
  • Hitters for the Tigers combine to rank 27th in MLB with a slugging percentage of only .322 this season.
  • Detroit’s .232 batting average ranks 17th in the league this season.
  • The Tigers have scored 67 runs (just 3.2 per game) this season, which ranks 27th in MLB.
  • Detroit has the 15th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.309).
  • The Tigers rank 15th with an average of 9.0 strikeouts per game.

Pirates Stats and Trends

Pirates Betting Records

  • The Pirates have been victorious in seven, or 38.9%, of the 18 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • This year, Pittsburgh has won two of 10 games when listed as at least +140 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Pirates have a 41.7% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
  • Pittsburgh and their opponents have hit the over in eight of their 21 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • The Pirates have posted a record of 11-10-0 against the spread this season.

Bryse Wilson (Pirates Probable Starter)

  • Wilson makes the start for the Pirates, his fourth of the season. He is 0-0 with a 6.35 ERA and six strikeouts in 11 1/3 innings pitched.
  • His most recent time out came on Thursday, April 21 against the Chicago Cubs, when the righty went three innings, surrendering three earned runs while giving up three hits.
  • The 24-year-old has a 6.35 ERA and 4.8 strikeouts per nine innings over three games this season, while giving up a batting average of .286 to opposing batters.
  • The opposing Tigers offense has a collective .232 batting average, and is 21st in the league with 159 total hits and 27th in MLB play with 67 runs scored. They have the 27th-ranked slugging percentage (.322) and are 29th in all of MLB with 10 home runs.

Pirates Batting Stats

  • The Pirates have hit 12 home runs this season, the fifth-lowest total in MLB action.
  • So far this year, the Pirates rank 23rd in the league, slugging .341.
  • Pittsburgh ranks ninth in MLB with a .240 batting average.
  • The offense for the Pirates is the No. 23 offense in MLB play scoring 3.8 runs per game (79 total runs).
  • Pittsburgh is 21st in baseball with a .301 on-base percentage.
  • The Pirates’ 9.0 strikeouts per game rank 14th in the league.

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Tigers vs. Pirates: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Tuesday, May 3, 2022
  • Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
  • Stadium: Comerica Park
  • TV Channel: ATT Sportsnet Pittsburgh
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds, tips and betting trends

In the final game of a three-game set at PNC Park, the San Diego Padres (14-8) meet the Pittsburgh Pirates (9-11), Sunday at 1:35 PM ET. The Pirates are an underdog (+165 on the moneyline to win) when they takes the field at home against the Padres …

In the final game of a three-game set at PNC Park, the San Diego Padres (14-8) meet the Pittsburgh Pirates (9-11), Sunday at 1:35 PM ET.

The Pirates are an underdog (+165 on the moneyline to win) when they takes the field at home against the Padres (-195). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the San Diego Padres looking to Joe Musgrove (3-0), and Mitch Keller (0-3) answering the bell for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Yesterday, the Pirates picked up a 7-6 victory over the Padres, with Chris Stratton (2.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 K) registering the win for the Pirates. Michael Chavis finished 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI to lead the offense. Luis Garcia (1.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 K) took the loss for the Padres.

Prepare for the Padres vs. Pirates with what you need to know about Sunday’s game.

San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Padres (-195, bet $195 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Pirates (+165, bet $100 to win $165)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Padres Stats and Trends

Padres Betting Records

  • This season, the Padres have been favored 16 times and won 12, or 75%, of those games.
  • San Diego has played as a favorite of -195 or more twice this season and won both games.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Padres, based on the moneyline, is 66.1%.
  • San Diego and its opponents have hit the over in 10 of their 22 games with a total this season.
  • The Padres are 14-8-0 against the spread in their 22 chances this season.

Joe Musgrove (Padres Probable Starter)

  • Musgrove (3-0) will take the mound for the Padres, his fifth start of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Tuesday, when he gave up two earned runs and allowed seven hits in six innings against the Cincinnati Reds.
  • The 29-year-old has an ERA of 2.16, a 12.5 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of .880 in four games this season.
  • If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his fifth consecutive quality start.
  • Musgrove has four starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • The Pirates are batting .239 this season, 11th in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .344 (21st in the league) with 12 home runs.
  • Among qualified pitchers this campaign, the 29-year-old’s 2.16 ERA ranks 18th, .880 WHIP ranks 15th, and 9.0 K/9 ranks 21st.

Padres Batting Stats

  • The Padres’ 21 home runs rank 10th in Major League Baseball.
  • The offense for the Padres has a slugging percentage of .379 this season, 14th in MLB.
  • San Diego ranks 16th in MLB with a .231 team batting average.
  • The Padres have scored the most runs (104) in baseball so far this year.
  • San Diego has an OBP of .328 this season, which ranks fifth in MLB.
  • The Padres rank 17th with an average of 8.5 strikeouts per game.

Pirates Stats and Trends

Pirates Betting Records

  • The Pirates have been victorious in seven, or 41.2%, of the 17 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • This season, Pittsburgh has come away with a win one times in three chances when named as an underdog of at least +165 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The Pirates have an implied victory probability of 37.7% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Pittsburgh’s games have gone over the total in eight of their 20 opportunities.
  • The Pirates are 11-9-0 against the spread in their 20 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Mitch Keller (Pirates Probable Starter)

  • Keller gets the start for the Pirates, his fifth of the season. He is 0-3 with a 6.62 ERA and 16 strikeouts in 17 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The righty’s last appearance was on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, when he threw 4 2/3 innings, surrendering four earned runs while allowing five hits.
  • The 26-year-old has put up an ERA of 6.62, with 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings in four games this season. Opponents have a .297 batting average against him.
  • Keller is looking to pick up his second start of five or more innings this season in this matchup.
  • He will face a Padres offense that ranks first in the league with 104 total runs scored while batting .231 as a unit. His opponent has a collective .379 slugging percentage (14th in MLB action) and has hit a total of 21 home runs (10th in the league).

Pirates Batting Stats

  • The Pirates rank 25th in MLB action with 12 total home runs.
  • So far this season, the Pirates rank 21st in baseball, slugging .344.
  • Pittsburgh’s .239 batting average ranks 11th in MLB.
  • The Pirates score the 22nd-most runs in baseball (77 total, 3.9 per game).
  • Pittsburgh is 19th in baseball with a .300 on-base percentage.
  • The Pirates strike out 8.9 times per game to rank 15th in baseball.

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Padres vs. Pirates: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Sunday, May 1, 2022
  • Game Time: 1:35 PM ET
  • Stadium: PNC Park
  • TV Channel: ATT Sportsnet Pittsburgh
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds, tips and betting trends

On Saturday, the San Diego Padres (14-7) are visiting the Pittsburgh Pirates (8-11), at 6:35 PM ET. The Padres have taken four in a row. The Pirates (+144 underdog moneyline odds to win) take the field at home against the Padres (-166). The Padres …

On Saturday, the San Diego Padres (14-7) are visiting the Pittsburgh Pirates (8-11), at 6:35 PM ET. The Padres have taken four in a row.

The Pirates (+144 underdog moneyline odds to win) take the field at home against the Padres (-166). The Padres will give the ball to Sean Manaea (2-2) against the Pirates and JT Brubaker (0-2).

Yesterday, the Padres claimed a 7-3 victory over the Pirates, with Yu Darvish (6.0 IP, 3 R, 8 H, 5 K) registering the win for the Padres. Jake Cronenworth went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI to lead the offense. Zach Thompson (4.1 IP, 4 R, 3 H, 3 K) took the loss for the Pirates.

Here’s what you need to get ready for Saturday’s Padres vs. Pirates game.

San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Padres (-166, bet $166 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Pirates (+144, bet $100 to win $144)
  • Over/under: 7

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Padres Stats and Trends

Padres Betting Records

  • This season, the Padres have won 12 out of the 15 games, or 80%, in which they’ve been favored.
  • San Diego has entered six games this season favored by -166 or more, and won each of those games.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Padres, based on the moneyline, is 62.4%.
  • So far this season, San Diego and its opponents have hit the over in nine of their 21 games with a total.
  • The Padres are 14-7-0 against the spread in their 21 chances this season.

Sean Manaea (Padres Probable Starter)

  • The Padres’ Manaea (2-2) will make his fifth start of the season.
  • The left-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he gave up six earned runs and allowed six hits in 4 1/3 innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • The 30-year-old has pitched in four games this season with a 3.47 ERA, 9.3 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .188.
  • The Pirates have scored 70 runs this season, which ranks 24th in MLB. They have 152 hits, 15th in baseball, with 11 home runs (27th in the league).
  • Among qualified major league pitchers this season, the 30-year-old’s 3.47 ERA ranks 44th, 1.029 WHIP ranks 29th, and 9.3 K/9 ranks 17th.

Padres Batting Stats

  • The Padres rank 13th in Major League Baseball with 19 home runs.
  • Hitters for the Padres combine for a team rank 16th of in the majors with a .376 team slugging percentage.
  • San Diego has a team batting average of .232 this season, which ranks 17th among MLB teams.
  • The Padres are among the highest scoring teams in the league, ranking second with 98 total runs this season.
  • San Diego is among the best in the league at getting on base, ranking fifth with an OBP of .332.
  • The Padres rank 20th with an average of 8.5 strikeouts per game.

Pirates Stats and Trends

Pirates Betting Records

  • The Pirates have been underdogs in 16 games this season and have come away with the win six times (37.5%) in those contests.
  • Pittsburgh has a win-loss record of 2-7 when favored by +144 or worse by oddsmakers this year.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Pirates have a 41% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
  • Contests with Pittsburgh have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in seven of 19 chances this season.
  • The Pirates are 10-9-0 against the spread in their 19 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

JT Brubaker (Pirates Probable Starter)

  • Brubaker gets the start for the Pirates, his fifth of the season. He is 0-2 with a 6.46 ERA and 17 strikeouts through 15 1/3 innings pitched.
  • In his last time out on Sunday, the right-hander went three innings against the Chicago Cubs, allowing one earned run while surrendering three hits.
  • In four games this season, the 28-year-old has an ERA of 6.46, with 10.0 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .226 against him.
  • Brubaker will look to secure his second game of five or more innings pitched this season. He’s averaging 3.3 innings per appearance.
  • The opposing Padres offense has the 16th-ranked slugging percentage (.376) and ranks 13th in home runs hit (19) in all of MLB. They have a collective .232 batting average, and are 13th in the league with 158 total hits and second in MLB action scoring 98 runs.

Pirates Batting Stats

  • The Pirates have hit 11 home runs this season, the fourth-lowest total in baseball.
  • So far this season, the Pirates rank 21st in baseball with a .344 slugging percentage.
  • Pittsburgh’s .240 batting average ranks 11th in MLB.
  • Averaging 3.7 runs per game (70 total), the Pirates are the 24th-highest scoring team in MLB action.
  • Pittsburgh is 20th in the league with a .301 on-base percentage.
  • The Pirates’ 8.9 strikeouts per game rank 16th in baseball.

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Padres vs. Pirates: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Saturday, April 30, 2022
  • Game Time: 6:35 PM ET
  • Stadium: PNC Park
  • TV Channel: ATT Sportsnet Pittsburgh
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds, tips and betting trends

A series opener between the Pittsburgh Pirates (8-10) and San Diego Padres (13-7) is scheduled for Friday at 6:35 PM ET, at PNC Park. The Pirates (+149 underdog on the moneyline) take the field at home against the Padres (-174). The starting …

A series opener between the Pittsburgh Pirates (8-10) and San Diego Padres (13-7) is scheduled for Friday at 6:35 PM ET, at PNC Park.

The Pirates (+149 underdog on the moneyline) take the field at home against the Padres (-174). The starting pitchers are Yu Darvish (1-1) for the San Diego Padres, and Zach Thompson (0-2) for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Padres won their last game against the Reds yesterday by a 7-5 score. Ha-Seong Kim went 3-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI to lead them offensively. Nick Martinez picked up the win on the strength of five innings, giving up two earned runs on five hits while striking out five.

The Pirates lost to the Brewers yesterday, with Chris Stratton registering the loss while pitching one inning, giving up two earned runs on four hits. Ben Gamel went 1-for-4 to lead the Pirates’ offense.

Here is everything you need to get ready for Friday’s Padres vs. Pirates action.

San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 11:03 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Padres (-174, bet $174 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Pirates (+149, bet $100 to win $149)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Padres Stats and Trends

Padres Betting Records

  • This season, the Padres have won 11 out of the 14 games, or 78.6%, in which they’ve been favored.
  • San Diego has been at least a -174 moneyline favorite three times this season and won each of those games.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Padres, based on the moneyline, is 63.5%.
  • San Diego and its opponents have hit the over in eight of their 20 games with a total this season.
  • The Padres are 13-7-0 against the spread this season.

Yu Darvish (Padres Probable Starter)

  • Darvish (1-1) will take to the mound for the Padres and make his fifth start of the season.
  • The right-hander allowed one hit in 6 2/3 scoreless innings pitched against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.
  • The 35-year-old has an ERA of 4.43, a 2.222 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.082 in four games this season.
  • If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his third consecutive quality start.
  • Darvish has two starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • The Pirates rank 11th in MLB with a .237 batting average this season. They have a team slugging percentage that ranks 18th in the league (.348) and 11 home runs.
  • Among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign, the 35-year-old ranks 53rd in ERA (4.43), 30th in WHIP (1.082), and 22nd in K/9 (8.9).

Padres Batting Stats

  • The Padres have hit 17 homers this season, which ranks 12th in the league.
  • The offense for the Padres has a slugging percentage of .373 this season, 14th in MLB.
  • San Diego’s .233 batting average ranks 13th in the league this season.
  • The Padres are among the highest scoring teams in the league, ranking fourth with 91 total runs this season.
  • San Diego has an OBP of .329 this season, which ranks fifth in MLB.
  • The Padres are ranked 24th in strikeouts per game (8.7) among MLB offenses.

Pirates Stats and Trends

Pirates Betting Records

  • The Pirates have come away with six wins in the 15 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
  • Pittsburgh has a mark of 2-4 in contests where bookmakers favor them by +149 or worse on the moneyline.
  • Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Pirates have a 40.2% chance of pulling out a win.
  • Pittsburgh and their opponents have gone over in six of their 18 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
  • In 18 games with a line this season, the Pirates have a mark of 10-8-0 against the spread.

Zach Thompson (Pirates Probable Starter)

  • Thompson makes the start for the Pirates, his fourth of the season. He is 0-2 with a 10.80 ERA and nine strikeouts through 10 innings pitched.
  • In his last time out on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs, the righty threw 2 2/3 innings, allowing four earned runs while surrendering nine hits.
  • Over three games this season, the 28-year-old has a 10.80 ERA and 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .392 to opposing hitters.
  • The opposing Padres offense has a collective .233 batting average, and is 11th in the league with 151 total hits and fourth in MLB play with 91 runs scored. They have the 14th-ranked slugging percentage (.373) and are 12th in all of MLB with 17 home runs.

Pirates Batting Stats

  • The Pirates rank 25th in MLB action with 11 total home runs.
  • So far this year, the Pirates are 18th in baseball with a .348 slugging percentage.
  • Pittsburgh has the 11th-ranked batting average in the majors (.237).
  • The offense for the Pirates is the No. 22 offense in MLB play scoring 3.7 runs per game (67 total runs).
  • Pittsburgh’s .300 on-base percentage ranks 20th in baseball.
  • The Pirates’ 9.1 strikeouts per game rank 15th in the league.

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Padres vs. Pirates: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Friday, April 29, 2022
  • Game Time: 6:35 PM ET
  • Stadium: PNC Park
  • TV Channel: ATT Sportsnet Pittsburgh
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds, tips and betting trends

The Milwaukee Brewers (11-7) and Pittsburgh Pirates (8-9) will meet on Thursday at PNC Park, starting at 12:35 PM ET. The Brewers are favored (-170 moneyline odds to win) when they visit the Pirates (+147). The starting pitchers are Freddy Peralta …

The Milwaukee Brewers (11-7) and Pittsburgh Pirates (8-9) will meet on Thursday at PNC Park, starting at 12:35 PM ET.

The Brewers are favored (-170 moneyline odds to win) when they visit the Pirates (+147). The starting pitchers are Freddy Peralta (0-1) for the Milwaukee Brewers, and Jose Quintana (0-1) for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Here’s everything you need to prepare for Thursday’s Brewers vs. Pirates contest.

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Thursday at 5:03 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Brewers (-170, bet $170 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Pirates (+147, bet $100 to win $147)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Brewers Stats and Trends

Brewers Betting Records

  • The Brewers have won nine, or 60%, of the 15 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • Milwaukee has a record of 5-2 when favored by -170 or more by bookmakers this season.
  • The sportsbooks’ moneyline implies a 63% chance of a victory for the Brewers.
  • So far this season, Milwaukee and its opponents have hit the over in five of their 18 games with a total.
  • The Brewers are 8-10-0 against the spread in their 18 chances this season.

Freddy Peralta (Brewers Probable Starter)

  • Peralta (0-1) will take the mound for the Brewers, his fourth start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed three hits in five innings pitched against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.
  • The 25-year-old has pitched in three games this season with an ERA of 7.50, a 2 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.750.
  • The Pirates have scored 65 runs this season, which ranks 20th in MLB. They have 136 hits, 17th in baseball, with 11 home runs (25th in the league).

Brewers Batting Stats

  • The Brewers have hit 14 homers this season, which ranks 21st in the league.
  • The offense for the Brewers has a slugging percentage of .342 this season, 22nd in MLB.
  • Milwaukee has a team batting average of .211 this season, which ranks 24th among MLB teams.
  • The Brewers have scored 68 runs (3.8 per game) this season, which ranks 17th in MLB.
  • Milwaukee has the 24th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.283).
  • The Brewers rank 16th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.7 whiffs per contest.

Pirates Stats and Trends

Pirates Betting Records

  • The Pirates have been victorious in six, or 42.9%, of the 14 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • This season, Pittsburgh has been victorious two times in six chances when named as an underdog of at least +147 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Pirates have a 40.5% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
  • Pittsburgh and their opponents have hit the over in six of their 17 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • In 17 games with a line this season, the Pirates have a mark of 9-8-0 against the spread.

José Quintana (Pirates Probable Starter)

  • Quintana (0-1) takes the mound first for the Pirates in his fourth start of the season. He’s put together a 3.86 ERA in 14 innings pitched, with eight strikeouts.
  • His most recent time out came on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs, when the left-hander tossed 4 2/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up three hits.
  • The 33-year-old has amassed an ERA of 3.86, with 5.1 strikeouts per nine innings in three games this season. Opponents have a .255 batting average against him.
  • Quintana has put up one start this campaign that he pitched five or more innings.
  • The opposing Brewers offense has the 22nd-ranked slugging percentage (.342) and ranks 21st in home runs hit (14) in all of MLB. They have a collective .211 batting average, and are 24th in the league with 121 total hits and 17th in MLB action scoring 68 runs.

Pirates Batting Stats

  • The Pirates average 0.6 home runs per game to rank 25th in MLB action with 11 total home runs .
  • This season, the Pirates are 18th in baseball with a .355 slugging percentage.
  • Pittsburgh’s .240 batting average is 10th-best in the league.
  • The offense for the Pirates is the No. 20 offense in MLB play scoring 3.8 runs per game (65 total runs).
  • Pittsburgh’s .306 on-base percentage is 15th in the league.
  • The Pirates’ 8.9 strikeouts per game rank 14th in baseball.

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Brewers vs. Pirates: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Thursday, April 28, 2022
  • Game Time: 12:35 PM ET
  • Stadium: PNC Park
  • TV Channel: ATT Sportsnet Pittsburgh
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds, tips and betting trends

On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates (8-9) are hosting the Milwaukee Brewers (11-7), at 6:35 PM ET, in the second game of a three-game series. The Brewers are favored (-177 on the moneyline to win) when they square off against the Pirates (+153). …

On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates (8-9) are hosting the Milwaukee Brewers (11-7), at 6:35 PM ET, in the second game of a three-game series.

The Brewers are favored (-177 on the moneyline to win) when they square off against the Pirates (+153). The Milwaukee Brewers will hand the ball to Aaron Ashby (0-2, 6.35 ERA) looking for win No. 1 on the season, and the Pirates will counter with Bryse Wilson.

The Brewers took down the Pirates 12-8 yesterday, with Brent Suter getting the win (2.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 K) and Willy Adames leading the way offensively (going 4-for-5 with a double, two home runs and seven RBI). Aaron Fletcher (0.2 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 1 K) took the loss for the Pirates.

Before watching this Brewers vs. Pirates matchup, here’s what you need to know about Wednesday’s action on the diamond.

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 5:04 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Brewers (-177, bet $177 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Pirates (+153, bet $100 to win $153)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Brewers Stats and Trends

Brewers Betting Records

  • The Brewers have won nine, or 60%, of the 15 games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • Milwaukee has entered six games this season favored by -177 or more and is 4-2 in those contests.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Brewers, based on the moneyline, is 63.9%.
  • Milwaukee and its opponents have gone over the total this season in five of their 18 opportunities.
  • The Brewers have an ATS record of 8-10-0 in 18 games with a spread this season.

Aaron Ashby (Brewers Probable Starter)

  • The Brewers will send Ashby to the mound for his second start of the season.
  • The left-hander’s last appearance came in relief on Friday when he threw 2 1/3 innings out of the bullpen against the Philadelphia Phillies, giving up three earned runs while allowing five hits.
  • He has pitched in four games this season with an ERA of 3.18, a 1.625 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.765.
  • The Pirates are batting .240 this season, 11th in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .355 (17th in the league) with 11 home runs.

Brewers Batting Stats

  • The Brewers have hit 14 homers this season, which ranks 17th in the league.
  • Fueled by 44 extra-base hits, the Brewers rank 21st in MLB with a .342 slugging percentage this season.
  • Milwaukee has a team batting average of .211 this season, which ranks 24th among MLB teams.
  • The Brewers have scored 68 runs (3.8 per game) this season, which ranks 16th in MLB.
  • Milwaukee has the 24th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.283).
  • The Brewers rank 21st in strikeouts per game (8.7) among MLB offenses.

Pirates Stats and Trends

Pirates Betting Records

  • The Pirates have won in six, or 42.9%, of the 14 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
  • Pittsburgh has a mark of 1-3 in contests where bookmakers favor them by +153 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Pirates have a 39.5% chance of walking away with the win.
  • Contests with Pittsburgh have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in six of 17 chances this season.
  • In 17 games with a line this season, the Pirates have a mark of 9-8-0 against the spread.

Bryse Wilson (Pirates Probable Starter)

  • Wilson gets the start for the Pirates, his fourth of the season. He is 0-0 with a 6.35 ERA and six strikeouts in 11 1/3 innings pitched.
  • The right-hander last appeared on Thursday against the Chicago Cubs, when he tossed three innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up three hits.
  • The 24-year-old has amassed a 6.35 ERA and 4.8 strikeouts per nine innings over three games this season, while giving up a batting average of .286 to his opponents.
  • The opposing Brewers offense has the 21st-ranked slugging percentage (.342) and ranks 17th in home runs hit (14) in all of MLB. They have a collective .211 batting average, and are 20th in the league with 121 total hits and 16th in MLB action scoring 68 runs.

Pirates Batting Stats

  • The Pirates average 0.6 home runs per game to rank 24th in MLB play with 11 total home runs .
  • So far this season, the Pirates are 17th in baseball with a .355 slugging percentage.
  • Pittsburgh has the 11th-ranked batting average in the majors (.240).
  • Averaging 3.8 runs per game (65 total), the Pirates are the 17th-highest scoring team in baseball.
  • Pittsburgh’s .306 on-base percentage is 18th in baseball.
  • The Pirates strike out 8.9 times per game to rank 17th in the league.

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Brewers vs. Pirates: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Wednesday, April 27, 2022
  • Game Time: 6:35 PM ET
  • Stadium: PNC Park
  • TV Channel: ATT Sportsnet Pittsburgh
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds, tips and betting trends

At PNC Park on Tuesday, the Milwaukee Brewers (10-7) meet the Pittsburgh Pirates (8-8), fellow members of the NL Central, at 6:35 PM ET. The Brewers are favored away from home (-178) versus the Pirates (+152). The starting pitchers are Brandon …

At PNC Park on Tuesday, the Milwaukee Brewers (10-7) meet the Pittsburgh Pirates (8-8), fellow members of the NL Central, at 6:35 PM ET.

The Brewers are favored away from home (-178) versus the Pirates (+152). The starting pitchers are Brandon Woodruff (2-1) for the Milwaukee Brewers, and Mitch Keller (0-3) for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Brewers’ matchup yesterday versus the Giants resulted in a 4-2 loss. Willy Adames went 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI in the defeat, while Jake Cousins threw one inning, giving up two earned runs on two hits while striking out two en route to taking the loss.

Tuesday, the Pirates beat the Cubs 4-3. Dillon Peters was the winning pitcher after throwing 2 2/3 innings without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out two. Kevin Newman paced the Pirates’ offense, going 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and an RBI.

Here is what you need to prepare for Tuesday’s Brewers vs. Pirates matchup.

Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 11:03 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Brewers (-178, bet $178 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Pirates (+152, bet $100 to win $152)
  • Over/under: 7.5

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Brewers Stats and Trends

Brewers Betting Records

  • This season, the Brewers have won eight out of the 14 games, or 57.1%, in which they’ve been favored.
  • Milwaukee is 3-2 this season when entering a game favored by -178 or more on the moneyline.
  • The Brewers have a 64% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
  • Milwaukee and its opponents have hit the over in four of their 17 games with a total this season.
  • The Brewers are 7-10-0 against the spread in their 17 chances this season.

Brandon Woodruff (Brewers Probable Starter)

  • The Brewers will send Woodruff (2-1) to the mound for his fourth start this season.
  • The right-hander allowed one hit in 6 2/3 scoreless innings pitched against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
  • The 29-year-old has pitched in three games this season with a 4.30 ERA, 8 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .196.
  • Woodruff will look to finish five or more innings for the third start in a row.
  • The Pirates rank 15th in MLB with a .233 batting average this season. They have a team slugging percentage that ranks 20th in the league (.347) and 11 home runs.
  • The right-hander has faced the Pirates one time this season, allowing them to go 1-for-19 in six innings.

Brewers Batting Stats

  • The Brewers’ 12 home runs rank 22nd in Major League Baseball.
  • Hitters for the Brewers combine to rank 26th in the majors with a .325 team slugging percentage.
  • Milwaukee ranks 28th in MLB with a team batting average of just .201.
  • The Brewers have scored 56 runs (3.3 per game) this season, which ranks 23rd in MLB.
  • Milwaukee is among the worst in the league at getting on base, ranking 26th with an OBP of .275.
  • The Brewers rank 22nd with an average of 8.8 strikeouts per game.

Pirates Stats and Trends

Pirates Betting Records

  • The Pirates have been chosen as underdogs in 13 games this year and have walked away with the win six times (46.2%) in those games.
  • Pittsburgh has a mark of 1-3 in contests where bookmakers favor them by +152 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Pirates have a 39.7% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
  • Pittsburgh’s games have gone over the total in five of their 16 opportunities.
  • The Pirates are 9-7-0 against the spread in their 16 games with a line set by sportsbooks this season.

Mitch Keller (Pirates Probable Starter)

  • Keller gets the start for the Pirates, his fourth of the season. He is 0-3 with a 6.23 ERA and 15 strikeouts in 13 innings pitched.
  • The right-hander’s most recent time out came on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, when he went 5 1/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while allowing four hits.
  • The 26-year-old has a 6.23 ERA and 10.4 strikeouts per nine innings in three games this season, while allowing a batting average of .304 to his opponents.
  • Keller has pitched five or more innings in a game one time this season entering this game.
  • The opposing Brewers offense has a collective .201 batting average, and is 25th in the league with 107 total hits and 23rd in MLB play with 56 runs scored. They have the 26th-ranked slugging percentage (.325) and are 22nd in all of MLB with 12 home runs.
  • Keller has a 1.69 ERA and a 0.75 WHIP against the Brewers this season in 5 1/3 innings pitched, allowing a .200 batting average over one appearance.

Pirates Batting Stats

  • The Pirates rank 24th in MLB play with 11 total home runs.
  • So far this year, the Pirates’ .347 slugging percentage is 20th in baseball.
  • Pittsburgh has the 15th-ranked batting average in the league (.233).
  • Averaging 3.6 runs per game (57 total), the Pirates are the 22nd-highest scoring team in baseball.
  • Pittsburgh ranks 19th in baseball with a .301 on-base percentage.
  • The Pirates strike out nine times per game to rank 17th in baseball.

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Brewers vs. Pirates: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Tuesday, April 26, 2022
  • Game Time: 6:35 PM ET
  • Stadium: PNC Park
  • TV Channel: ATT Sportsnet Pittsburgh
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds, tips and betting trends

The Chicago Cubs (7-8) and Pittsburgh Pirates (7-8) will meet on Sunday at Wrigley Field, starting at 2:20 PM ET. The Cubs are a home favorite (-171) against the Pirates (+147). The Chicago Cubs will hand the ball to Justin Steele (1-1, 7.30 ERA) …

The Chicago Cubs (7-8) and Pittsburgh Pirates (7-8) will meet on Sunday at Wrigley Field, starting at 2:20 PM ET.

The Cubs are a home favorite (-171) against the Pirates (+147). The Chicago Cubs will hand the ball to Justin Steele (1-1, 7.30 ERA) looking for win No. 2 on the season, and the Pirates will turn to JT Brubaker (0-2, 7.30).

These clubs meet again after the Cubs took down the Pirates 21-0 yesterday. Kyle Hendricks registered the win for the Cubs (7 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 2 K), and Alfonso Rivas led the way offensively (3-for-6 with a home run and five RBI). Zach Thompson (2 IP, 4 R, 9 H, 1 K) was credited with the loss for the Pirates.

Here is everything you need to get ready for Sunday’s Cubs vs. Pirates game.

Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 11:04 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Cubs (-171, bet $171 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Pirates (+147, bet $100 to win $147)

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Cubs Stats and Trends

Cubs Betting Records

  • This season, the Cubs have won two out of the five games in which they’ve been favored.
  • Chicago has played as a favorite of -171 or more once this season and lost that game.
  • The bookmakers’ moneyline implies a 63.1% chance of a victory for the Cubs.
  • Games involving Chicago have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in seven of 15 chances this season.
  • The Cubs are 9-6-0 against the spread in their 15 chances this season.

Justin Steele (Cubs Probable Starter)

  • Steele (1-1) will take to the mound for the Cubs and make his fourth start of the season.
  • The left-hander last pitched on Tuesday, when he gave up four earned runs and allowed three hits in 2 2/3 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays.
  • The 26-year-old has pitched in three games this season with a 4.50 ERA, 7.5 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .261.
  • The Pirates have scored 53 runs this season, which ranks 19th in MLB. They have 117 hits, 10th in baseball, with 11 home runs (22nd in the league).

Cubs Batting Stats

  • The Cubs’ 12 home runs rank 18th in Major League Baseball.
  • Hitters for the Cubs have a combined .417 slugging percentage this season, which ranks fifth in MLB.
  • Chicago ranks first in the majors with a .273 team batting average.
  • The Cubs have scored the most runs (81) in baseball so far this year.
  • Chicago has the best on-base percentage (.355) in baseball this year.
  • The Cubs rank 11th with an average of 7.8 strikeouts per game.

Pirates Stats and Trends

Pirates Betting Records

  • The Pirates have been chosen as underdogs in 12 games this year and have walked away with the win five times (41.7%) in those games.
  • This season, Pittsburgh has been victorious two times in five chances when named as an underdog of at least +147 or longer on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Pirates have a 40.5% chance of walking away with the win.
  • Pittsburgh and its opponents have gone over the total this season in five of their 15 opportunities.
  • The Pirates have posted a record of 8-7-0 against the spread this season.

JT Brubaker (Pirates Probable Starter)

  • Brubaker gets the start for the Pirates, his fourth of the season. He is 0-2 with a 7.30 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 12 1/3 innings pitched.
  • The righty’s most recent time out came on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers, when he tossed 5 2/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing two hits.
  • The 28-year-old has put up an ERA of 7.30, with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings in three games this season. Opponents have a .220 batting average against him.
  • Brubaker enters this game with one outing of five or more innings pitched this campaign.
  • He will take the mound against a Cubs offense that is batting .273 as a unit (first in the MLB). They are also slugging a collective .417 (fifth in the league) with 12 total home runs (18th in MLB play).

Pirates Batting Stats

  • The Pirates rank 22nd in MLB action with 11 total home runs.
  • So far this year, the Pirates’ .354 slugging percentage is 18th in the league.
  • Pittsburgh has the 11th-ranked batting average in the majors (.236).
  • The offense for the Pirates is the No. 19 offense in MLB play scoring 3.5 runs per game (53 total runs).
  • Pittsburgh is 20th in baseball with a .299 on-base percentage.
  • The Pirates strike out 9 times per game, the No. 21 average in baseball.

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Cubs vs. Pirates: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Sunday, April 24, 2022
  • Game Time: 2:20 PM ET
  • Stadium: Wrigley Field
  • TV Channel: ATT Sportsnet Pittsburgh
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds, tips and betting trends

The Chicago Cubs (6-8) will host the Pittsburgh Pirates (7-7), Saturday at 2:20 PM ET, with the Cubs on a four-game losing skid. The favored Cubs (-174 moneyline odds) host the Pirates (+149). The Chicago Cubs will hand the ball to Kyle Hendricks …

The Chicago Cubs (6-8) will host the Pittsburgh Pirates (7-7), Saturday at 2:20 PM ET, with the Cubs on a four-game losing skid.

The favored Cubs (-174 moneyline odds) host the Pirates (+149). The Chicago Cubs will hand the ball to Kyle Hendricks (0-1, 9.00 ERA) looking for win No. 1 on the season, and the Pirates will turn to Zach Thompson (0-1, 9.00).

Yesterday, the Pirates picked up a 4-2 win over the Cubs, with Chase De Jong (2.0 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 K) registering the win for the Pirates. Roberto Perez went 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI to lead the offensive attack. Drew Smyly (5.0 IP, 4 R, 6 H, 4 K) took the loss for the Cubs.

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Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 5:04 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Cubs (-174, bet $174 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Pirates (+149, bet $100 to win $149)
  • Over/under: 9.5

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Cubs Stats and Trends

Cubs Betting Records

  • The Cubs have won one of the four games they’ve played as favorites this season.
  • Chicago has played as a favorite of -174 or more once this season and lost that game.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 63.5% chance of a victory for the Cubs.
  • Games involving Chicago have gone over the total set by bookmakers in six of 14 chances this season.
  • The Cubs are 8-6-0 against the spread in their 14 chances this season.

Kyle Hendricks (Cubs Probable Starter)

  • Hendricks (0-1) will take the mound for the Cubs, his fourth start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Monday, when he threw 4 1/3 innings against the Tampa Bay Rays, giving up two earned runs while allowing five hits.
  • The 32-year-old has pitched in three games this season with a 6.08 ERA, 11.5 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .309.
  • The Pirates rank 17th in MLB with 53 runs scored this season. They have a .245 batting average this campaign with 11 home runs (16th in the league).
  • The right-hander has faced the Pirates one time this season, allowing them to go 7-for-17 with a double, a triple, a home run and six RBI in 3 2/3 innings.

Cubs Batting Stats

  • The Cubs rank 16th in Major League Baseball with 11 home runs.
  • Fueled by 40 extra-base hits, the Cubs rank 10th in MLB with a .395 slugging percentage this season.
  • Chicago ranks fourth in MLB with a .251 team batting average.
  • The Cubs are among the highest scoring teams in the league, ranking eighth with 60 total runs this season.
  • Chicago has an on-base percentage of .337 this season, which ranks fourth in the league.
  • The Cubs rank 16th with an average of 8.1 strikeouts per game.

Pirates Stats and Trends

Pirates Betting Records

  • The Pirates have been underdogs in 11 games this season and have come away with the win five times (45.5%) in those contests.
  • This year, Pittsburgh has won two of five games when listed as at least +149 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Pirates have a 40.2% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
  • Pittsburgh and their opponents have hit the over in four of their 14 games with a total set by oddsmakers this season.
  • In 14 games with a line this season, the Pirates have a mark of 8-6-0 against the spread.

Zach Thompson (Pirates Probable Starter)

  • Thompson (0-1) makes the start for the Pirates, his third of the season.
  • In his last time out on Monday, the righty tossed four innings against the Milwaukee Brewers, allowing six earned runs while surrendering six hits.
  • Opposing hitters have compiled a batting average of .324 against him this season. He has a 9.00 ERA and 9.0 strikeouts per nine innings over his two games.
  • He will face off against a Cubs team that is batting .251 as a unit (fourth in the MLB). They are also slugging a collective .395 (10th in the league) with 11 total home runs (16th in MLB action).
  • Head-to-head against the Cubs this season, Thompson has thrown four innings, giving up two earned runs on five hits while striking out three.

Pirates Batting Stats

  • The Pirates average 0.8 home runs per game to rank 16th in baseball with 11 total home runs .
  • So far this year, the Pirates are 13th in the league, slugging .368.
  • Pittsburgh’s .245 batting average is 10th-best in MLB.
  • The offense for the Pirates is the No. 17 offense in MLB action scoring 3.8 runs per game (53 total runs).
  • Pittsburgh ranks 12th in the league with a .311 on-base percentage.
  • The Pirates’ 9.3 strikeouts per game rank 25th in baseball.

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Cubs vs. Pirates: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Saturday, April 23, 2022
  • Game Time: 2:20 PM ET
  • Stadium: Wrigley Field
  • TV Channel: ATT Sportsnet Pittsburgh
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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