The Pittsburgh Pirates (40-65) and Milwaukee Brewers (63-43) open a three-game NL Central series Monday at 8:10 p.m. ET at American Family Field. Let’s analyze the lines around the Pirates vs. Brewers odds with MLB picks and predictions.
RHP Bryse Wilson is the projected starting pitcher for the Pirates. He is 2-3 with a 5.88 ERA, 1.69 WHIP, 6.2 K/9 and 3.2 BB/9 over 33 2/3 IP spanning eight starts.
- Was activated Saturday after being acquired from the Atlanta Braves. Has spent most of this season with Triple-A Gwinnett.
- Has been undone by a .345 batting average on balls in play in the majors.
LHP Eric Lauer is the projected starter for the Brewers. Through 14 games (10 starts), he is 3-4 with a 3.78 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 9.0 K/9 and 3.6 BB/9 over 64 1/3 IP.
- Facing the Pirates for a second straight start. Allowed 1 ER over 3 IP (2 BB, 4K) out of the bullpen Wednesday.
- Owns a 1.54 ERA and 1.07 WHIP over his last four starts.
Pirates at Brewers odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 3:20 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Pirates +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Brewers -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
- Against the spread/ATS: Pirates +1.5 (-110) | Brewers -1.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 9.5 (O: +110 | U: -133)
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Prediction
Pirates 5, Brewers 4
Money line (ML)
Wilson has been hurt by a .345 BABIP; Lauer has been aided by a .266 figure.
The Bucs took two of three from the Philadelphia Phillies over the weekend and also performed well in recent road series against the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets, and San Francisco Giants. The recent play makes for a lean toward the visiting nine in Monday’s series opener.
TAKE PITTSBURGH (+200).
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
Bettors looking to leverage a run-and-a-half of insurance should consider a line watch. PIRATES -1.5 (-105) makes for some value.
Over/Under (O/U)
PASS. A -125 tag on the Under would make for a lean that way. Milwaukee does not have a good offense, and righties swing them around to the lesser side of their splits.
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