Wednesday, April 22, 2015

PNC Park in Pittsburgh

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Probable Pitchers: (R) Hammel, J (1-0) vs. (R) Worley, V (1-1)

The Chicago Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.

The Cubs are 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter and 6-1 in their last 7 during game 3 of a series. They are 4-1 in Hammel's last 5 road starts and 0-4 in Hammel's last 4 starts during game 3 of a series. The over is 2-0-2 in the Cubs last 4 overall and 2-0-2 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.

The Pirates are 39-17 in their last 56 home games vs. a right-handed starter and 35-16 in their last 51 home games. They are 6-1 in Worley's last 7 starts and 5-1 in Worley's last 6 home starts. The over is 2-0-2 in the Pirates last 4 home games vs. a right-handed starter but the under is 9-2-1 in their last 12 home games vs. a team with a winning record.

Head-to-head, the over is 3-0-1 in the last 4 meetings in Pittsburgh and 4-0-1 in the last 5 meetings. The Cubs are 5-13 in the last 18 meetings in Pittsburgh and 2-7 in the last 9 meetings.

Chicago Cubs Betting Trends

The Chicago Cubs are 6-5-1 against the over/under

The run differential for the Chicago Cubs is 0.4

Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Trends

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 6-4-3 against the over/under

The run differential for the Pittsburgh Pirates is 0.5

Injuries to Watch

Chicago Cubs

04/17/15 3B Mike Olt Wrist 15-day DL (4/15)
04/17/15 P Neil Ramirez Shoulder 15-day DL (4/16)
04/15/15 2B Tommy La Stella Ribs 15-day DL (4/9)
04/10/15 P Justin Grimm Arm 15-day DL (4/2)
04/06/15 P Dallas Beeler Shoulder 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Jacob Turner Elbow 60-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Tsuyoshi Wada Groin 15-day DL (3/27)

Pittsburgh Pirates

04/21/15 SS Jordy Mercer Chest doubtful Tuesday vs. Chicago Cubs
04/06/15 P Brandon Cumpton Elbow 15-day DL (3/27)
04/06/15 P Charlie Morton Hip 15-day DL (4/6)
04/06/15 SS Justin Sellers Heel 15-day DL (3/27)

Guy's Pick: Take Chicago

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