Alex Cobb projections, stats and prop bet odds for Pittsburgh Pirates at Cleveland Guardians on Sep 1, 2024
Alex Cobb Player Prop Bet: Earned Runs
Earned Runs Prop Bet Odds:
- Earned Runs 1.5 over: -175
- Earned Runs 1.5 under: 125
Trends Favoring The Over Earned Runs Prop Bet
It may be smart to expect improved performance for the Pittsburgh Pirates offense going forward, given that the leading projection system (THE BAT X) views them as the 3rd-unluckiest offense in the majors this year.
It is expected that we will see a Huge Hitters Umpire (Carlos Torres) behind the plate today.
Progressive Field ranks as the #10 venue in the league for BABIP, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).
The 2nd-shallowest LF fences among all major league stadiums are found in Progressive Field.
Alex Cobb's 2140-rpm fastball spin rate since the start of last season is in the 25th percentile out of all SPs.
Trends Favoring The Under Earned Runs Prop Bet
According to the leading projection system (THE BAT)'s appraisal, Alex Cobb's overall pitching skill ranks in the 75th percentile out of all starters in the majors right now.
Projected catcher Bo Naylor projects as a good pitch framer, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).
Among all major league stadiums, the 4th-tallest average fence height are at Progressive Field.
The Cleveland Guardians infield defense projects as the best out of every team today.
Given that groundball pitchers hold a substantial advantage over groundball batters, Alex Cobb and his 53.8% underlying GB% (via the leading projection system, THE BAT) finds himself in a strong spot in this matchup going up against 2 opposing GB batters.
Projection For Today's Alex Cobb Earned Runs Prop Bet
Alex Cobb is projected to have 1.9 Earned Runs in todays game.
Alex Cobb Player Prop Bet: Strikeouts
Strikeouts Prop Bet Odds:
- Strikeouts 3.5 over: -175
- Strikeouts 3.5 under: 125
Trends Favoring The Over Strikeouts Prop Bet
Projected catcher Bo Naylor projects as a good pitch framer, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT).
Given that groundball pitchers hold a substantial advantage over groundball batters, Alex Cobb and his 53.8% underlying GB% (via the leading projection system, THE BAT) finds himself in a strong spot in this matchup going up against 2 opposing GB batters.
Home field advantage generally improves pitcher metrics across the board, and Alex Cobb will hold that advantage in today's game.
Alex Cobb's high utilization rate of his secondary pitches (59.8% since the start of last season) should work in his favor since they are typically much more effective than fastballs.
Trends Favoring The Under Strikeouts Prop Bet
Taking into account both his underlying tendencies and the matchup, Alex Cobb is projected to throw 74 pitches today by the leading projection system (THE BAT X) system, which is the 6th-least of all pitchers on the slate.
It is expected that we will see a Huge Hitters Umpire (Carlos Torres) behind the plate today.
Progressive Field sits at the 7th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball. High elevation usually leads (as a rule of thumb) to higher offensive output.
Alex Cobb's 2140-rpm fastball spin rate since the start of last season is in the 25th percentile out of all SPs.
Alex Cobb has put up an 8.2% Swinging Strike% since the start of last season, grading out in the 8th percentile.
Projection For Today's Alex Cobb Strikeouts Prop Bet
Alex Cobb is projected to have 3.7 Strikeouts in todays game.
