Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Odds - Thursday September 17 2015 | SportsBetCappers.com
It is MLB Thursday and the Pittsburgh Pirates will play host to the Chicago Cubs. The game will be televised on MLB Network at 12:35pm based on your geographic location. Taking the mound for the Pirates will be Charlie Morton and the Cubs will pit right-handed Kyle Hendricks on the opposing side. This will be the 4th game of this 4 game series.
Chicago Cubs +119 +1.5 (-190)
Pittsburgh Pirates -129 -1.5 (+165)
Over/Under:
o8 (+100)
u8 (-120)
The Cubs have went 3-4 in their last 7 games, averaging 4.3 runs per game and allowing 4 runs per game, with a 4-2-1 Over/Under record. With right-handed Morton on the mound for the Pirates, it is important to note that the Cubs have went 64-48, averaging 4.3 runs per game, with an Over/Under record of 52-54 against right-handed starters.
The Cubs average 4.2 runs per game (17th) with an overall run differential of +47 (11th). They also have an On Base Percentage of 0.318 (14th) and average 3.60 (25th) runners left in scoring position. Kyle Hendricks is 7-6 this season with a WHIP of 1.220. As the starting pitcher, Hendricks has given up 14 HRs, allowed 41 walks, and struck out 137 batters with an Over/Under record of 15-13.
Meanwhile the Pirates have went 5-2 in their last 7 games, averaging 5.4 runs per game and allowing 3.9 runs per game, with a 6-1 Over/Under record. With right-handed Hendricks on the mound for the Cubs, it is important to note that the Pirates have went 70-43, averaging 4.4 runs per game, with an Over/Under record of 55-47 against right-handed starters.
The Pirates average 4.3 runs per game (14th) with an overall run differential of +93 (4th). They have an On Base Percentage of 0.323% (9th) and average 3.69 (28th) runners left in scoring position. Charlie Morton is 7-6 this season with a WHIP of 1.272. As the starting pitcher, Morton has given up 10 HRs, allowed 37 walks, and struck out 85 batters with an Over/Under record of 7-11.
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