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Pirates Hurler Steven Brault Forecasted Loser at Home Against Cubs
Sat, Aug 17, 2019 | Emma Botos
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August 17, 2019 -- Based on the Snoozle prediction model, the Pirates have a 59.25% take a home loss against the Cubs.
Probable starting pitchers Steven Brault and Jon Lester duel it out for the Pirates and Cubs, respectively. Steven Brault is estimated from the model to throw for 6.069 innings, allowing 3.555 earned runs, with 5.921 K. The Cubs's Jon Lester is predicted to throw for 6.286 innings, allowing 3.296 earned runs, with 5.180 Ks.
Hitters Josh Bell from the Pirates and Kris Bryant from the Cubs will lead the offense for their teams. According to our game model, Josh Bell is estimated to bring in 0.906 RBIs and 0.793 runs scored, with an 0.372 OBP and 1.008 Ks. Kris Bryant is forecast to bring in 0.894 RBIs and 0.924 runs scored, with an 0.423 OBP and 1.087 Ks.
The Cubs are the best value for the money line based on the -145 odds and a forecasted 59.25% win estimate. Based on the prediction model's over 63.51% likelihood and -105 odds, the over line with 10.5 runs is the best value.
Posted at Sat, August 17, 2019 13:06:34 UTC