The Atlanta Braves (76-48) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (47-75) play the 2nd contest of a 3-game set at PNC Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Braves vs. Pirates odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Braves lead series 5-0
The Braves picked up a 2-1 win against the Bucs in the series opener, and Atlanta is now 12-2 in the last 14 games overall, including 7-0 in the previous 7 road outings.
The Pirates have dropped 3 consecutive games, averaging just 2.33 runs per game during the tailspin. Pittsburgh has dropped 9 of the last 11 games overall, too.
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Braves at Pirates projected starters
LHP Max Fried vs. RHP JT Brubaker
Fried (11-4, 2.60 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.05 WHIP, 1.6 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 145 1/3 IP.
- Has a 5-1 record in 0 road starts with a 2.76 ERA and a .216 opponent batting average with 51 K and just 5 BB in 58 2/3 IP
- Allowed just 1 ER while scattering 8 H with 0 BB and 8 K in 6 IP in June 9 win over the Pirates in Atlanta
Brubaker (3-10, 4.19 ERA) makes his 24th start. He has a 1.43 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 9.3 K/9 in 120 1/3 IP.
- Is 3-3 in 9 home starts with a 4.66 ERA and a .272 opponent BA with 41 K in 48 1/3 IP
- Yielded 3 ER, 6 H, 2 BB and 7 K in 7 IP in June 9 loss at Atlanta
Braves at Pirates odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:36 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Braves -280 (bet $280 to win $100) | Pirates +220 (bet $100 to win $220)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Braves -2.5 (-103) | Pirates +2.5 (-117)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -122 | U: -102)
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Braves at Pirates picks and predictions
Prediction
Braves 4, Pirates 2
Money line
The Braves (-280) will cost you nearly 3 times your potential return, and that’s risky business, especially considering the visitors posted a narrow 2-1 win as heavy favorites in the series opener.
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Run line/Against the spread
The PIRATES +2.5 (-117) are worth a play to cover the run line. The Bucs covered in Monday’s 2-1 setback, and Brubaker has done his best pitching at home this season. Yes, he lost his 1st appearance in Atlanta, but he was able to record a quality start. Expect a closer game than the books expect.
Over/Under
The UNDER 7.5 (-102) is a strong value with 2 decent pitchers on the bump.
The Under connected in Monday’s series opener with just 3 total runs. The Under is 3-0-2 in the last 5 road games for the Braves, while going 18-7-1 in the last 26 tries for Atlanta against the NL Central Division.
The Over has been a frequent happening for the Bucs lately, but the Under is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings against the Braves.
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