MLB Baseball

DET vs CHC Prediction

July 21, 2026

10,000 Monte Carlo simulations

FINAL: CHC 11 — DET 2. Our Monte Carlo simulation projected CHC 5.3 - DET 5.0 (CHC at 53.7% win probability). The run line is 1.5 and the total is 8.0. Model projects 10.3 total runs.

CHC
5.3
Projected Score
VS O/U 8.0
DET
5.0
Projected Score
Win Probability
53.7%
46.3%
CHCDET
+1.5
Run Line (CHC)
8.0
Total Line
10,000
Simulations
DET L4CHC W4
Calibrated accuracy at this confidence: 53.9% (2,971 games)

Projected Runs Range 10th – 90th percentile

DET
357
CHC
357
FINALCHC 11 — DET 2
Projected
CHC 5.3 — DET 5.0
Actual
CHC 11 — DET 2

Pick Results

DET @ CHC F5 OVER 4.5f5WIN+0.83u

Starting Pitcher Matchup

Framber Valdez L
DET
SI46% · 94
CU28% · 78
CH20% · 89
usagewhiffbar labels show usage · mph
SI46%94 mph10% whiff
CU28%78 mph29% whiff
CH20%89 mph22% whiff
David Peterson L
CHC
SI29% · 92
SL24% · 86
FF23% · 92
usagewhiffbar labels show usage · mph
SI29%92 mph12% whiff
SL24%86 mph28% whiff
FF23%92 mph19% whiff

Weather Impact

Wrigley Field
76°F18 mph wind
HR: 0.947 Total: 0.966
thin air, 18mph in

Bullpen Comparison

DET
4.22ERA
4.23FIP
8.86K/9
4.10BB/9
1.37WHIP
CHC
4.04ERA
5.13FIP
8.17K/9
4.04BB/9
1.34WHIP

Betting Edges

RUN_LINE HOME +1.5
-28.7% EV
-200
TOTAL UNDER 8.0
-26.0% EV
-118
TOTAL OVER 8.0
+17.6% EV
-104
F5 OVER 4.5
+16.1% EV
+114
RUN_LINE AWAY -1.5
-9.6% EV
+164
F5_ML AWAY
-6.8% EV
-108

First 5 Innings & NRFI

DET F5
2.7 runs
41.5% win
CHC F5
2.9 runs
44.9% win
F5 Total
5.6
NRFI
51.5%
YRFI
48.5%
Avg 1st Inn Runs
1.09

HR Spotlight

Avg HRs
2.1
Over 0.5 HR
86%
Over 1.5 HR
60%
No HR
14%
Spencer Torkelson DET23.0%
ISO: 0.151 | Barrel: 13.5% | vs David Peterson | Park: 1.03x Platoon: 1.12x
Dillon Dingler DET21.7%
ISO: 0.233 | Barrel: 9.2% | vs David Peterson | Park: 1.03x Platoon: 1.12x
Riley Greene DET20.2%
ISO: 0.151 | Barrel: 17.1% | vs David Peterson | Park: 1.03x

Pitcher Strikeout Projections

Framber Valdez
0.0 K projected
DET | K/9: 0.0
David Peterson
0.0 K projected
CHC | K/9: 0.0

Injury Report

DET8 injured
Kerry Carpenter RFDAY-TO-DAY
Javier Baez SS60-DAY-IL
Jackson Jobe SP60-DAY-IL
Casey Mize SPDAY-TO-DAY
Will Vest RP60-DAY-IL
Bailey Horn RP60-DAY-IL
+2 more
CHC8 injured
Trent Thornton RPDAY-TO-DAY
Phil Maton RP15-DAY-IL
Shelby Miller RP60-DAY-IL
Hunter Harvey RP60-DAY-IL
Ben Brown RP15-DAY-IL
Ethan Roberts RP15-DAY-IL
+2 more

AI Intelligence Analysis

LEAN +1
Model 60.0% OVER 8.0 (10.34 total, +17.6% edge) despite massive headwind (18.1 mph blowing into Wrigley = 0.966 multiplier, suppress ~0.4-0.5 runs). SP: Peterson (C+, TBD ERA, 8.2 K/9, command 0.55) vs Valdez (C+, TBD ERA, 7.1 K/9, command 0.592 better) — both mediocre but Valdez slight edge command. Weather 75.5F cool + 78% humidity + vicious 18mph headwind = net suppression of 0.5-0.6 runs from baseline. Model total 10.34 with 0.966 multiplier = adjusted ~10.0 vs market 8.0 = +2.0 edge reasonable but headwind more severe than typical. 17.6% edge is good but weather makes it tougher.

Key Factors

  • SP comparison: Peterson (C+, 8.2 K/9, command 0.55) vs Valdez (C+, 7.1 K/9, command 0.592 better) — Valdez slightly superior command; both mediocre starters limiting runs
  • EXTREME WEATHER: 18.1 mph wind blowing INTO Wrigley (North 18°) = 0.966 park multiplier, suppressing runs by ~0.5 runs vs baseline — model may underestimate this
  • Temperature 75.5F cool + humidity 78% = neutral baseline, but wind dominates, net suppression
  • Bullpen: CHC 4.04 ERA (weak) vs DET 4.22 ERA (weak) — essentially equal
  • F5 OVER 4.5 edge 16.1% (54.3% prob) supports early-game lean, but wind will suppress throughout

Risk Factors

  • 18mph headwind at Wrigley is SEVERE weather, may suppress more than model accounts for (model may have dated wind data)
  • Both pitchers TBD (no established ERA) — high uncertainty
  • CHC bullpen weak (4.04 ERA) but DET equally weak (4.22 ERA) — no late-game advantage either team

Edge Analysis

Moneyline
CHC 53.7%
-28.7 pts
Run Line
+1.5
-28.7 pts
Total
8.0
+17.6 pts
How this prediction was generated: This page shows output from the Olympus Bets MLB Baseball Monte Carlo engine. Each game is simulated 10,000 times using real-time team data, injury reports, and current odds. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Full methodology →

Want Premium Predictions?

Get full access to all picks, detailed game-by-game analysis, and Kelly-optimized unit sizing across 9 leagues.

Go Premium Free Picks

Free picks in your inbox every morning

The same free projections published here — Monte Carlo simulated, Kelly sized, delivered daily. Free forever. Unsubscribe anytime.