The Pittsburgh Pirates (29-47) and Colorado Rockies (31-47) play the first game of a three-game set Monday with a 5:10 p.m. ET first pitch at Coors Field. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Pirates vs. Rockies odds with MLB picks and predictions.
LHP Tyler Anderson is the projected starting pitcher for the Pirates. He is 3-7 with a 4.82 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 7.7 K/9 and 2.4 BB/9 in 80 1/3 IP over 14 starts.
Anderson has dropped his past four decisions, and he hasn’t won in seven starts dating back to May 9 on the road against the Chicago Cubs. This will be his first start of the season against his former organization.
LHP Kyle Freeland is the projected starting pitcher for the Rockies. He is 0-2 with a 7.76 ERA, 1.99 WHIP, 6.4 K/9 and 4.1 BB/9 in 26 2/3 IP over 6 starts.
Freeland has posted a dismal 9.16 ERA in four outings in the month of June. However, he is coming off his finest start of the season in Seattle Tuesday, giving up just one run, five hits and a walk with seven strikeouts over six innings.
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Pirates at Rockies odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 6:55 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Pirates +105 (bet $100 to win $105) | Rockies -125 (bet $125 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Pirates +1.5 (-175) | Rockies -1.5 (+145)
- Over/Under: 11.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)
Prediction
Pirates 8, Rockies 6
Money line (ML)
The PIRATES (+105) are a good value in the opener on the road against the Rockies (-125).
While Freeland was solid in his most recent start in Seattle, he has been a disaster at home. He has a 10.38 ERA across 8 2/3 innings over two starts at Coors Field. As such, back the Bucs.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The PIRATES +1.5 (-175) are a little pricey if you want some insurance and aren’t feeling the visitors straight up. It will be a sweat job, though, as Anderson has been very giving this season, too. So expect to have butterflies all evening long until the final out, which is typical for a Coors game anyway.
Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 11.5 (-105) is the best play on the board in this one as both Anderson and Freeland have been hit hard most of the season. This one could resemble a beer-league softball game score when the dust settles.
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