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<b> Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates – Pick </b>
<b>Moneyline:</b> CHI -161 / PITT +146
<b>Over/Under Total:</b> 7.5 runs
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<b>Team Records Straight up / O/U Totals and Run Line W/L </b><br />
Chicago Cubs SU 99-56 / O/U 69-78 RL W/L 82-73
Pittsburgh Pirates SU 77-78 / O/U 85-66 RL WL 72-83
Pitching Match Ups:
Chicago: Kyle Hendricks (15-8, 2.06 ERA)
Pittsburgh: Chad Kuhl (5-3, 3.73 ERA)
<b>Trends Worth Noting:</b><br />
1. CHI is 40-16 in their last 56 overall.
2. CHI is 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts.
3. PITT is 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss.
4. PITT is 9-3 in Kuhl’s last 12 starts.
CHI
[CF] 06/10/2016 - Austin Jackson 15-day DL (6/10) ( Knee )
[P] 05/06/2016 - Jacob Petricka 60-day DL (5/2) ( Hip )
[SS] 09/25/2016 - Tyler Saladino "?" Monday vs. Tampa Bay Rays ( Back )
[RF] 09/25/2016 - Adam Eaton "?" Monday vs. Tampa Bay Rays ( Head )
[P] 06/21/2016 - Zach Putnam 15-day DL (6/21) ( Elbow )
[3B] 07/01/2016 - Matt Davidson 60-day DL (6/30) ( Foot )
[CF] 08/03/2016 - Charlie Tilson 15-day DL (8/3) ( Hamstring )
[2B] 07/27/2016 - Brett Lawrie 15-day DL (7/22) ( Hamstring )
PITT
[LF] 09/24/2016 - Starling Marte likely out for season ( Back )
[SS] 09/25/2016 - Jordy Mercer "?" Monday vs. Chicago Cubs ( Forearm )
[P] 09/25/2016 - AJ Schugel 60-day DL (9/23) ( Shoulder )
[RF] 09/25/2016 - Gregory Polanco "?" Monday vs. Chicago Cubs ( Concussion )
[2B] 09/12/2016 - Josh Harrison 15-day DL (9/10), out for season ( Groin )
[C] 09/14/2016 - Chris Stewart 60-day DL (9/13) ( Knee )
[C] 09/14/2016 - Elias Diaz 60-day DL (9/13), out for season ( Knee )
[P] 09/14/2016 - Gerrit Cole 60-day DL (9/13), out for season ( Elbow )
<b>Matchup Analysis:</b><br />
Both starters have been solid as of late, but think Kuhl will out-duel Hendricks at home and the Pirates will take this game.
<b>Jason's Pick:</b> Pirates
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<b>Moneyline:</b> CHI -161 / PITT +146
<b>Over/Under Total:</b> 7.5 runs
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<b>Team Records Straight up / O/U Totals and Run Line W/L </b><br />
Chicago Cubs SU 99-56 / O/U 69-78 RL W/L 82-73
Pittsburgh Pirates SU 77-78 / O/U 85-66 RL WL 72-83
Pitching Match Ups:
Chicago: Kyle Hendricks (15-8, 2.06 ERA)
Pittsburgh: Chad Kuhl (5-3, 3.73 ERA)
<b>Trends Worth Noting:</b><br />
1. CHI is 40-16 in their last 56 overall.
2. CHI is 4-1 in Hendricks' last 5 starts.
3. PITT is 4-1 in their last 5 games following a loss.
4. PITT is 9-3 in Kuhl’s last 12 starts.
CHI
[CF] 06/10/2016 - Austin Jackson 15-day DL (6/10) ( Knee )
[P] 05/06/2016 - Jacob Petricka 60-day DL (5/2) ( Hip )
[SS] 09/25/2016 - Tyler Saladino "?" Monday vs. Tampa Bay Rays ( Back )
[RF] 09/25/2016 - Adam Eaton "?" Monday vs. Tampa Bay Rays ( Head )
[P] 06/21/2016 - Zach Putnam 15-day DL (6/21) ( Elbow )
[3B] 07/01/2016 - Matt Davidson 60-day DL (6/30) ( Foot )
[CF] 08/03/2016 - Charlie Tilson 15-day DL (8/3) ( Hamstring )
[2B] 07/27/2016 - Brett Lawrie 15-day DL (7/22) ( Hamstring )
PITT
[LF] 09/24/2016 - Starling Marte likely out for season ( Back )
[SS] 09/25/2016 - Jordy Mercer "?" Monday vs. Chicago Cubs ( Forearm )
[P] 09/25/2016 - AJ Schugel 60-day DL (9/23) ( Shoulder )
[RF] 09/25/2016 - Gregory Polanco "?" Monday vs. Chicago Cubs ( Concussion )
[2B] 09/12/2016 - Josh Harrison 15-day DL (9/10), out for season ( Groin )
[C] 09/14/2016 - Chris Stewart 60-day DL (9/13) ( Knee )
[C] 09/14/2016 - Elias Diaz 60-day DL (9/13), out for season ( Knee )
[P] 09/14/2016 - Gerrit Cole 60-day DL (9/13), out for season ( Elbow )
<b>Matchup Analysis:</b><br />
Both starters have been solid as of late, but think Kuhl will out-duel Hendricks at home and the Pirates will take this game.
<b>Jason's Pick:</b> Pirates
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