Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Wrigley Field in Chicago

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Probable Pitchers: (L) Locke, J (2-0) vs. (L) Wood, T (1-1)

The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

The Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 road games and 4-0 in their last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter. They are 5-0 in their last 5 overall and 5-0 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter. The under is 3-1-1 in the Pirates last 5 road games and 3-1-1 in their last 5 road games vs. a right-handed starter.

The Cubs are 5-1 in their last 6 during game 2 of a series and 8-3 in their last 11 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. They are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. National League Central and 2-8 in their last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter. The over is 5-1-3 in the Cubs last 9 overall and 4-1 in their last 5 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.

Head-to-head, the Pirates are 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Chicago. The under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Chicago and 4-1 in Hammel's last 5 starts vs. Pirates.

Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Trends

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 8-7-4 against the over/under

The run differential for the Pittsburgh Pirates is 1

Chicago Cubs Betting Trends

The Chicago Cubs are 9-6-2 against the over/under

The run differential for the Chicago Cubs is 0.6

Injuries to Watch

Pittsburgh Pirates

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)

Chicago Cubs

04/17/15 3B Mike Olt Wrist 60-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)

Josh's Pick: Take Chicago

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