Stephen Kolek Projections, Prop Bets & Odds

Earned Runs Prop Odds:

Earned Runs 2.5 over: -100

Earned Runs 2.5 under: -140

Trends Favoring The Over Earned Runs Prop

It may be wise to expect better numbers for the Pittsburgh Pirates offense in future games, considering that the leading projection system (THE BAT X) believes they are the 8th-unluckiest offense in the majors this year.

Derek Thomas profiles as a Hitters Umpire and is expected to be calling pitches in this game.

The #5 venue in the majors for boosting batting average, via the leading projection system (THE BAT), is PNC Park.

PNC Park sits at the 6th-highest elevation in Major League Baseball. High elevation tends to lead to more offense.

According to the weather report, the temperature and humidity for this game will be the most favorable for hitting on the slate today.

Trends Favoring The Under Earned Runs Shots Prop

In the league, the 6th-highest fences are at PNC Park.

Out of all the teams today, the best infield defense is that of the the San Diego Padres.

Stephen Kolek has experienced some negative variance in regards to his ERA since the start of last season; his 5.21 rate is considerably higher than his 3.61 FIP (Fielding Independent Pitching, an estimator of ERA that focuses on the things a pitcher has the most control over).

Stephen Kolek has posted a 3.61 FIP (Fielding Independent Pitching, an estimator of ERA that concentrates on the aspects of pitching most within the pitcher’s control) since the start of last season, checking in at the 76th percentile.

Stephen Kolek is projected to have 2.6 Earned Runs in today’s game.