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<b> Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Odds - Pick </b>
<b>Moneyline:</b> CHI +120 / PITT -130
<b>Over/Under Total:</b> 7 runs
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<b>Team Records Straight up / O/U Totals and Run Line W/L </b><br />
Chicago Cubs: SU 1-0 / O/U 0-1 / RL W/L 1-0
Pittsburgh Pirates: SU 0-1 / O/U 0-1 / RL WL 0-1
Pitching Match Ups:
Chicago Cubs: Edwin Jackson 0-0 0.00 ERA
Pittsburgh Pirates: Wandy Rodriguez 0-0 0.00 ERA
<b>Trends Worth Noting:</b><br />
1. CHI is 18-48 in their last 66 road games.
2. CHI is 0-4 in their last 4 games following a win.
3. PITT is 3-10 in their last 13 home games.
4. PITT is 2-5 in Rodriguez’s last 7 home starts.
<b>Key Injuries:</b><br />
CHI
Darwin Barney 2B - Apr 1: 15-Day DL
Ian Stewart 3B - Mar 31: 15-Day DL
Matt Garza SP - Mar 31: 15-Day DL
Scott Baker SP - Mar 31: 60-Day DL
PITT
Brandon Inge 3B - Apr 1: 15-Day DL
Charlie Morton SP - Mar 31: 15-Day DL
Jeff Karstens SP - Mar 31: 15-Day DL
Francisco Liriano SP - Mar 31: 15-Day DL
<b>Matchup Analysis:</b><br />
I think the Cubs have value here as the underdog, as Jackson was a solid off-season pickup and I think he will pitch well and the Cubs will win.
<b>Jason's Pick:</b> Cubs
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<b>Moneyline:</b> CHI +120 / PITT -130
<b>Over/Under Total:</b> 7 runs
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<b>Team Records Straight up / O/U Totals and Run Line W/L </b><br />
Chicago Cubs: SU 1-0 / O/U 0-1 / RL W/L 1-0
Pittsburgh Pirates: SU 0-1 / O/U 0-1 / RL WL 0-1
Pitching Match Ups:
Chicago Cubs: Edwin Jackson 0-0 0.00 ERA
Pittsburgh Pirates: Wandy Rodriguez 0-0 0.00 ERA
<b>Trends Worth Noting:</b><br />
1. CHI is 18-48 in their last 66 road games.
2. CHI is 0-4 in their last 4 games following a win.
3. PITT is 3-10 in their last 13 home games.
4. PITT is 2-5 in Rodriguez’s last 7 home starts.
<b>Key Injuries:</b><br />
CHI
Darwin Barney 2B - Apr 1: 15-Day DL
Ian Stewart 3B - Mar 31: 15-Day DL
Matt Garza SP - Mar 31: 15-Day DL
Scott Baker SP - Mar 31: 60-Day DL
PITT
Brandon Inge 3B - Apr 1: 15-Day DL
Charlie Morton SP - Mar 31: 15-Day DL
Jeff Karstens SP - Mar 31: 15-Day DL
Francisco Liriano SP - Mar 31: 15-Day DL
<b>Matchup Analysis:</b><br />
I think the Cubs have value here as the underdog, as Jackson was a solid off-season pickup and I think he will pitch well and the Cubs will win.
<b>Jason's Pick:</b> Cubs
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