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Chicago at Pittsburgh

August 26, 2024
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Chicago is on a 16-10 run with a pitching staff that is fifth in ERA (3.72) and a defense that is 11th in fielding percentage. The offense is eighth in stolen bases. Jameson Taillon (3.77 ERA) has excellent control (26 walks in 126+ innings), and the bullpen is eighth in the majors in ERA (3.65). Pittsburgh's offense is 23rd in runs scored, 27th in on-base percentage, 28th in slugging, and 17th in steals. Last place, Pittsburgh, is on a 6-14 slide. Mitch Keller has allowed 15 runs in his last three starts (16 innings). The bullpen is 22nd in ERA (4.17) and 23rd in WHIP, along with a defense that is 17th in fielding percentage. The last two meetings between these division rivals were 1-0 and 3-2 finals. Play UNDER the total as a Max Play. 

2 units on Game Total UNDER 8.5 -105 (risk 2 to return 3.9)
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