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Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Milwaukee Brewers (44-39) close out a 3-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (39-43) on Sunday at PNC Park. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Brewers vs. Pirates odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Brewers lead 4-1

The Brewers defeated the Pirates 11-8 on Saturday with OF Christian Yelich, OF Jesse Winker, and 1B Rowdy Tellez all supplying multiple RBIs. Milwaukee is tied with the Cincinnati Reds atop the NL Central.

Pirates OF Jack Suwinski hit his 17th home run of the season and produced 4 RBIs in Saturday’s losing effort. Pittsburgh had its 4-game win streak snapped with the loss and is now 4 1/2 games back of 1st place in the division.

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Brewers at Pirates projected starters

RHP Colin Rea vs. LHP Rich Hill

Rea (4-4, 4.57 ERA) makes his 14th start and 15th appearance. He has a 1.22 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 7.4 K/9 through 69 IP.

  • Has allowed 3 ER or more in 8 of his 13 starts
  • Is 4-1 over his last 7 outings

Hill (7-7, 4.45 ERA) makes his 17th start. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 3.3 BB/9 and 8.1 K/9 through 89 IP.

  • Has given up 3 ER or more in 5 of his last 7 turns
  • June 16 at Brewers: Loss, 5 IP, 4 R (3 ER), 3 H, 6 BB, 5 K in a 5-4 road loss

Brewers at Pirates odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:38 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Brewers -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Pirates -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Brewers -1.5 (+145) | Pirates +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Brewers at Pirates picks and predictions

Prediction

Brewers 6, Pirates 5

Moneyline

While both teams have average pitchers taking the mound, I’ll back the BREWERS (-110) on the road. The Brewers are 48-22 in the last 70 meetings overall.

Run line/Against the spread

The Pirates should keep this game within striking distance with Rea getting the nod for the Brewers. That being said, I’ll PASS on Pittsburgh’s run line in this NL Central bout at the current odds.

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Over/Under

BET OVER 9 (-115).

Rea and Hill have been giving up runs in bunches in recent starts, which could lead to quite a few in Sunday’s matchup. Even with the Brewers struggling against lefties this season, they were slightly better against southpaws in June, registering the 16th-best wOBA (.306) and wRC+ (90) against them.

The Pirates are 4-0-1 to the Over in their last 5 overall, and the Over is 26-9-4 in the last 39 meetings in Pittsburgh.

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Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Milwaukee Brewers at Pittsburgh Pirates odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Milwaukee Brewers (43-38) begin a 3-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (38-42) on Friday at PNC Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET (Apple TV+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Brewers vs. Pirates odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Brewers lead 3-0

On Thursday, the Brewers defeated the New York Mets 3-2 to win the series 3-1. Milwaukee is 6-4 in its last 10 games and is tied with the Cincinnati Reds for 1st place in the NL Central.

The Pirates beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Thursday to complete a 3-game sweep. Pittsburgh is 4 1/2 games behind the Brewers and Reds in the NL Central race.

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Brewers at Pirates projected starters

RHP Freddy Peralta vs. RHP Osvaldo Bido

Peralta (5-7, 4.65 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.33 WHIP, 3.7 BB/9 and 9.8 K/9 in 81 1/3 innings.

  • Has walked 2 or more batters in 11 of his 15 starts
  • In 5-2 win June 18 vs. Pirates: 6 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 9 K

Bido (0-1, 3.45 ERA) makes his 4th career start. He has a 1.47 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 10.3 K/9 in 15 2/3 innings.

  • Has tallied 5-plus K’s in each 3 start
  • Pirates are 0-3 in the 27-year-old rookie’s 3 starts

Brewers at Pirates odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:18 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Brewers -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Pirates +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Brewers -1.5 (+115) | Pirates +1.5 (-140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Brewers at Pirates picks and predictions

Prediction

Brewers 5, Pirates 4

Moneyline

Even with the Pirates winning 3 straight games, I’ll back the BREWERS (-145) on the road Friday. The Brewers have owned the Pirates in recent season, going 47-21 in the last 68 meetings. Also, the Pirates are 0-9 in their last 9 games against an NL Central foe.

Run line/Against the spread

PIRATES +1.5 (-140) is how I’d bet with how tough it is to trust Peralta on the mound. The Brewers also have the 2nd-worst strikeout rate (27.7%) against right-handed pitching in the month of June.

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Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-115) is the lean with Peralta struggling in recent starts and Bido making just his 4th MLB start. The Over is 3-0-1 in the last 4 home games for the Pirates, and the Over is also 24-9-4 in the past 37 meetings in Pittsburgh.

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Pittsburgh Pirates at Miami Marlins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Pittsburgh Pirates at Miami Marlins odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Pirates (35-41) will conclude a 4-game series against the Miami Marlins (44-34) on Sunday at loanDepot park. First pitch is scheduled for 1:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pirates vs. Marlins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Marlins lead 2-1

After snapping a 10-game losing streak on Friday with a 3-1 win, the Pirates lost 4-3 to the Marlins in 11 innings on Saturday. Pittsburgh has lost 11 of its last 12 games and 14 of its last 17 and has fallen to 4th place in the NL Central.

Marlins 3B Jon Berti hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the 11th inning to win Saturday’s game. Miami is 7-3 in its last 10 games and is 6 games behind the Atlanta Braves for 1st place in the NL East.

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Pirates at Marlins projected starters

RHP Johan Oviedo vs. RHP Eury Perez

Oviedo (3-7, 4.30 ERA) makes his 16th start. He has a 1.42 WHIP, 3.9 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 81 2/3 innings.

  • Has walked 2 or more batters in 11 of his 15 starts
  • Hasn’t been credited with a win since in 7 starts since May 19

Perez (4-1, 1.54 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 3.1 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 in 41 innings.

  • Has allowed 1 combined ER in his last 5 starts
  • Has tallied 6 or more K’s in 5 of his 8 starts

Pirates at Marlins odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Pirates +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Marlins -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Pirates +1.5 (-150) | Marlins -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -125 | U: +105)

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Pirates at Marlins picks and predictions

Prediction

Marlins 5, Pirates 3

Moneyline

While the Marlins have been playing well lately and Perez has been dominant in recent starts, PASS on betting on Miami at the current odds (-165). If you can get the Marlins at -160 or better, then I’d feel comfortable taking their moneyline.

Run line/Against the spread

MARLINS -1.5 (+125) has decent value with Oviedo struggling this season and Perez limiting damage for Miami. The Pirates have also lost by multiple runs in 7 of their last 9 losses.

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Over/Under

OVER 7 (-125) is how I’d wager on the run total with the Marlins likely having success against Oviedo. With it being such a low total, it’s hard not to take the Over despite Perez being poised for another stellar outing for Miami.

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Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Chicago Cubs (33-38) begin a 3-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (34-36) on Monday at PNC Park. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cubs vs. Pirates odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Cubs lead 3-0

The Cubs lost 6-3 to the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, which ended a 5-game winning streak. Chicago is only 4 games back of the Milwaukee Brewers for the lead in the NL Central.

The Pirates were defeated by the Brewers 5-2 on Sunday, extending their losing streak to 6 games. After beginning last week in 1st place in the NL Central, Pittsburgh is now in 3rd place, 2 1/2 games behind Milwaukee.

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Cubs at Pirates projected starters

LHP Drew Smyly vs. RHP Osvaldo Bido

Smyly (6-4, 3.59 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 7.5 K/9 in 77 2/3 innings.

  • Has allowed 3 ER or more in 3 of his last 4 starts
  • June 14 vs. Pirates: Win, 6 IP, 9 H, 5 ER, 1 BB, 4 K

Bido (0-0, 2.25 ERA) makes his 2nd career start, both against the Cubs. He has a 1.75 WHIP, 6.8 BB/9 and 13.5 K/9 in 4 innings.

  • June 14 vs. Cubs: 4 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K
  • Was 3-4 with a 4.55 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 4.2 BB/9, and 9.1 K/9 in 10 starts in Triple-A before being called up

Cubs at Pirates odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Cubs -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Pirates +105 (bet $100 to win $105)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cubs -1.5 (+135) | Pirates +1.5 (-160)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Cubs at Pirates picks and predictions

Prediction

Cubs 6, Pirates 4

Moneyline

Even though Smyly has sputtered in recent starts, I’ll back the CUBS (-125) on the road in Monday’s NL Central matchup. Chicago is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings, including 4 consecutive wins against Pittsburgh.

Run line/Against the spread

CUBS -1.5 (+135) has solid value with how these teams have performed lately. The Cubs have defeated the Pirates by at least 4 runs in each of the 1st 3 meetings this season, and Bido is only making his 2nd career start.

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 9 (-105).

The Cubs recently got OF Cody Bellinger back in the lineup and OF Mike Tauchman has provided solid production in recent games. Smyly surrendered 5 ER to the Pirates on June 14 and Pittsburgh is tied for the 9th-best wRC+ (111) against left-handed pitching in June.

The Over is also 4-0 in the last 4 meetings overall.

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Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Pirates (34-34) will play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers (35-34) Saturday at American Family Field. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pirates vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Brewers lead 1-0.

The Pirates were narrowly defeated by the Brewers 5-4 Friday. Pittsburgh has lost 4 straight games and is now a half-game behind Milwaukee for 1st place in the NL Central.

In Friday’s win over the Pirates, the Brewers got a 2-hit performance from OF Blake Perkins, and OF Joey Wiemer hit his 9th home run of the season. Milwaukee snapped a 6-game losing streak with its win Friday.

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Pirates at Brewers projected starters

RHP Mitch Keller vs. LHP Wade Miley

Keller (8-2, 3.41 ERA) makes his 15th start. He has a 1.12 WHIP, 2.4 BB/9 and 10.4 K/9 through 87 IP.

  • Has recorded 7 or more strikeouts in 11 of his first 14 starts.
  • The Pirates have tallied a 10-4 record in his 14 starts; he is tied for the 3rd-most wins among starting pitchers with 8.

Miley (3-2, 3.67 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 5.2 K/9 through 41 2/3 IP.

  • Will be making his 1st start since May 16 vs. St. Louis Cardinals.
  • Allowed a total of 4 HR and 11 ER in his last 3 starts.

Pirates at Brewers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Pirates -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Brewers -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Pirates -1.5 (+150) | Brewers +1.5 (-185)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Pirates at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Pirates 4, Brewers 3

Moneyline

With Keller on the mound for Pittsburgh, the PIRATES (-110) are the choice in Saturday’s NL Central matchup. The Pirates own the 10th-best wOBA (.335) and are tied for the 10th-best wRC+ (110) against left-handed pitching this season.

Run line/Against the spread

Even though the Brewers should keep the game close, I’ll PASS on taking them to cover the run line in this contest.

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Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-115) is how I’d wager the run total with Keller getting the nod for the Pirates. Since the start of May, the Brewers are tied for the 3rd-worst strikeout rate (25.5%) and are tied for the worst wRC+ (80) against right-handed pitchers.

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Pittsburgh Pirates at Detroit Tigers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Pittsburgh Pirates at Detroit Tigers odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Pirates (22-19) will begin a 2-game series against the Detroit Tigers (18-21) on Tuesday at Comerica Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pirates vs. Tigers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Tigers went 3-1 vs. Pirates in 2022

The Pirates defeated the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 on Sunday to end a 4-game losing streak. Pittsburgh is 2-8 in its last 10 games.

The Tigers secured a 5-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday to snap a 2-game losing streak. Detroit is 6-4 in its last 10 games.

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Pirates at Tigers projected starters

RHP Luis Ortiz vs. RHP Michael Lorenzen

Ortiz (0-1, 3.60 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 1.60 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 1.8 K/9 in 5 innings.

  • Is making just his 6th career start; 16 IP in 4 starts last year
  • First start vs. the Colorado Rockies: 5 IP, 7 H,  5 R (2 ER), 1 BB, 1 K in 10-1 loss last Tuesday

Lorenzen (1-2, 4.18 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 6.1 K/9 in 28 innings.

  • Has allowed 5-plus ER in 2 of his 5 starts
  • Owns a 6-2 record with a 2.96 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 6.3 K/9 in 42 appearances (4 starts) vs. the Pirates.

Pirates at Tigers odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Pirates +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Tigers -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Pirates +1.5 (-190) | Tigers -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: +100 | U: -120)

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Pirates at Tigers picks and predictions

Prediction

Tigers 4, Pirates 3

Moneyline

Even though Ortiz is a young pitcher who the Pirates have confidence in, I’ll back the TIGERS (-120) at home in Tuesday’s matchup. Pittsburgh is 1-4 in the last 5 meetings overall.

Run line/Against the spread

While I believe the Tigers will secure the victory on Tuesday, the Pirates should be able to keep this game within multiple runs. With a close game expected, I’ll PASS on wagering on the run line.

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Over/Under

UNDER 9 (-120) is how I’d play the run total with neither team showing consistency from the plate in recent games. Outside of 2 starts, Lorenzen has given up 1 or fewer runs, and the Tigers are registering a league-worst 76 wRC+ against right-handed pitchers this season.

The Pirates are 3-0-1 to the Under in their last 4 games overall. On top of that, the Tigers are 4-0-1 to the Under in their last 5 games against a right-handed pitcher.

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Pittsburgh Pirates at Baltimore Orioles odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Pittsburgh Pirates at Baltimore Orioles odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Pirates (21-17) will begin a 3-game series against the Baltimore Orioles (24-13) on Friday at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pirates vs. Orioles odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting; Orioles won 2 of 3 vs, Pirates in 2022

The Pirates lost 4-3 to the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday, giving them 2 straight losses. After a hot start to the season, Pittsburgh has lost 9 of its last 10 games, but still leads the NL Central.

The Orioles defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 on Wednesday. Baltimore has won 2 straight and is 6-4 in its last 10 contests.

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Pirates at Orioles projected starters

RHP Johan Oviedo vs. RHP Kyle Bradish

Oviedo (2-3, 5.59 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.62 WHIP, 3.6 BB/9 and 8.0 K/9 in 37 innings.

  • Has given up 4-plus ER in 4 of his 7 starts
  • In his last 3 starts, has allowed a combined 17 ER on 25 H with 7 BB and 8 K in 12 2/3 IP.

Bradish (1-1, 5.95 ERA) makes his 6th start. He has a 1.73 WHIP, 4.1 BB/9 and 8.2 K/9 in 19 2/3 innings.

  • Has surrendered 3-plus ER in 3 straight starts.
  • Has registered more than 5 IP just once this season

Pirates at Orioles odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Pirates +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Orioles -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Pirates +1.5 (-160) | Orioles -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Pirates at Orioles picks and predictions

Prediction

Orioles 6, Pirates 3

Moneyline

With how the Pirates have performed recently, I’ll take the ORIOLES (-145) at home in Friday’s interleague bout.

Run line/Against the spread

ORIOLES -1.5 (+135) has great value with the recent struggles of the Pirates. Bradish hasn’t been lights out this season, but Baltimore’s bullpen has been one of the best groups thus far.

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 8.5 (-115).

Both Oviedo and Bradish have been allowing runs in bunches in recent starts, and both teams have shown this season that they are capable of producing runs quickly. The Over is 4-1-1 in the last 6 meetings in Baltimore and 7-2-1 in the last 10 meetings overall.

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Colorado Rockies at Pittsburgh Pirates odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Colorado Rockies at Pittsburgh Pirates odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Colorado Rockies (14-21) begin a 3-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (20-15) on Monday at PNC Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockies vs. Pirates odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Pirates lead 3-0

The Rockies cruised to a 13-6 win at the New York Mets Sunday. Colorado won the final 2 games of the 3-game set in New York and has won 6 of its last 7 games.

The Pirates lost 10-1 to the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, their 7 straight loss. Pittsburgh swept Colorado in a 3-game series on April 17-19 while outscoring the Rockies 33-9.

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Rockies at Pirates projected starters

LHP Kyle Freeland vs. RHP Mitch Keller

Freeland (3-3, 3.76 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 6.1 K/9 through 38 1/3 IP.

  • Has allowed 5 or more hits in 4 of his first 7 starts
  • April 17 vs. Pittsburgh: 9 R (7 ER) on 8 H and 1 BB with 1 K in 2 2/3 IP

Keller (3-1, 3.32 ERA) makes his 8th start. He has a 1.21 WHIP, 2.9 BB/9 and 10.6 K/9 through 40 2/3 IP.

  • Has allowed 5-plus hits in 5 of his first 7 starts
  • Has struck out at least 7 batters in 5 of his first 7 starts
  • Has walked only 3 batters in his last 3 starts after issuing 10 free passes in his first 4 turns

Rockies at Pirates odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Rockies +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Pirates -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-135) | Pirates -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Rockies at Pirates picks and predictions

Prediction

Pirates 5, Rockies 3

Moneyline

PASS.

Unless you can get the Pirates’ moneyline at -160 odds or better then I’d avoid betting on either team in this game straight up.

Run line/Against the spread

PIRATES -1.5 (+110) has great value with how well Keller has pitched for Pittsburgh. The Pirates are also performing well against southpaws this season, posting a 115 wRC+ against LHP this season (tied for 6th best in MLB).

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Over/Under

UNDER 8.5 (-115) is the lean in this NL matchup despite the Rockies swinging a hot bat in recent games. Keller is seemingly putting everything together on the mound and Freeland hasn’t been awful either.

The Under is 12-4 in the last 16 meetings between these clubs and 19-6-4 in the last 29 meetings in Pittsburgh.

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Toronto Blue Jays at Pittsburgh Pirates odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Toronto Blue Jays at Pittsburgh Pirates odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toronto Blue Jays (19-14) will play the 2nd game of a 3-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates (20-13) on Saturday at PNC Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jays vs. Pirates odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Blue Jays lead 1-0.

On Friday, the Blue Jays defeated the Pirates 4-0. Toronto ended a 5-game losing streak with its win Friday and has tallied a 5-5 record in its last 10 contests.

The Pirates only tallied 4 hits in the shutout loss Friday. Pittsburgh is amid a 5-game losing streak following a 4-game winning streak.

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Blue Jays at Pirates projected starters

RHP Jose Berrios vs. RHP Johan Oviedo

Berrios (2-3, 5.29 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.29 WHIP, 1.9 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 through 34 IP.

  • Has allowed 4-plus earned runs in 3 of his first 6 starts.
  • Is limiting opposing batters to a launch angle of 5.8 degrees, which has helped him produce a career-best 50% ground-ball percentage thus far.

Oviedo (2-2, 4.78 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.47 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 8.4 K/9 through 32 IP.

  • Has walked multiple batters in 4 of his first 6 starts,
  • Has allowed a combined 11 ER on 15 H with 4 BB and 5 K in 7 2/3 IP in his last 2 starts.

Blue Jays at Pirates odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:20 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jays -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Pirates +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jays -1.5 (+110) | Pirates +1.5 (-135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 9 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Blue Jays at Pirates picks and predictions

Prediction

Blue Jays 6, Pirates 4

Moneyline

Following a win over the Pirates Friday, I’ll side with the BLUE JAYS (-145) to secure another victory Saturday. Toronto is 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in Pittsburgh and 6-0 in the last 6 meetings overall.

Run line/Against the spread

BLUE JAYS -1.5 (+110) is the pick in this contest with Toronto boasting a 105 wRC+ (10th best in MLB) against RHP this season. The Blue Jays have won by 2-plus runs in 6 of their last 7 wins against the Pirates.

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Over/Under

OVER 9 (-110) is the lean in this game with Berrios and Oviedo struggling in recent starts. The Blue Jays and Pirates both excel against RHP this season, so that should lead to a decent number of runs in Saturday’s tilt.

The Blue Jays are 4-0 to the Over in their last 4 games against an RHP.

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Pittsburgh Pirates at St. Louis Cardinals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Pittsburgh Pirates at St. Louis Cardinals odds and lines, with MLB expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Pittsburgh Pirates (7-5) open a 4-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals (5-7) on Thursday at Busch Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:45 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pirates vs. Cardinals odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: First meeting of 2023. The Cardinals went 13-6 against the Pirates in 2022.

The Pirates lost 7-0 to the Houston Astros Wednesday, going 1-2 in the 3-game home series. Pittsburgh has alternated wins and losses in its last 6 games.

The Cardinals secured a 7-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday to give them 2 consecutive wins and pull off a 2-1 series victory. 2B Nolan Gorman has hit a tie-breaking HR for a 2nd-straight game.

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Pirates at Cardinals projected starters

RHP Vince Velasquez vs. LHP Jordan Montgomery

Velasquez (0-2, 9.82 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 2.18 WHIP, 6.1 BB/9 and 4.9 K/9 through 7 1/3 IP.

  • His teams have lost his last 6 appearances dating back to last season
  • Allowed 5 ER on 6 H and 4 BB with 1 K in 2 2/3 IP in last start vs. the Chicago White Sox on Apr. 8

Montgomery (2-0, 2.25 ERA) makes his 3rd start. He has a 1.00 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 9.0 K/9 through 12 IP.

  • Has been credited with the win in 3 straight starts dating back to last season
  • Surrendered 0 ER on 3 H and 2 BB with 9 K in 7 IP in last start vs. the Milwaukee Brewers on Apr. 8

Pirates at Cardinals odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:55 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Pirates +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Cardinals -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Pirates +1.5 (+105) | Cardinals -1.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Pirates at Cardinals picks and predictions

Prediction

Cardinals 7, Pirates 3

Moneyline

AVOID.

Betting on the Cardinals (-250) to win straight up isn’t advised despite their clear pitching advantage in this matchup.

Run line/Against the spread

BET CARDINALS -1.5 (-125).

The Cardinals will have arguably their best pitcher on the mound in Montgomery and Velasquez has struggled to begin the season for the Pirates. Even when Velasquez exits the game, St. Louis should also have success against Pittsburgh’s bullpen.

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Over/Under

OVER 8.5 (-110) is the play in this NL Central showdown. The Cardinals are swinging a hot bat and they have a few guys who have had plenty of success in their careers against Velasquez.

The Over is 4-1 in the last 5 meetings between these teams in St. Louis and 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings overall. The Pirates are also 8-1-1 to the Over in their last 10 games against a southpaw.

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