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Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

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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Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Monday’s Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers odds and lines, with MLB picks and predictions.

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.

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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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Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and prediction

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

The Pittsburgh Pirates (23-40) and Milwaukee Brewers (37-27) play the finale of a three-game set at American Family Field Sunday with a 2:10 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Pirates vs. Brewers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Wil Crowe is the projected starting pitcher for the Pirates. He is 0-4 with a 7.26 ERA, 1.77 WHIP, 8.1 K/9 and 4.9 BB/9 over 31 IP through 7 starts and 1 relief appearance.

Crowe took his second straight loss in his last start, allowing 8 ER on 8 H with 2 BB and 3 K across 4 IP, June 1 at Kansas City.

RHP Adrian Houser is the projected starting pitcher for the Brewers. He is 4-5 with a 3.66 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 7.9 K/9 and 4.0 BB/9 over 59 IP through 11 starts and 1 relief appearance.

Houser has allowed 2 ER across 15 1/3 innings over the past three starts, lowering his ERA from 4.53 to 3.66 since May 21. He allowed 3 ER, 5 H and 1 BB in 4 1/3 IP in a loss against the Pirates on April 16.

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Pirates at Brewers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Pirates +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Brewers -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Pirates +1.5 (-115) | Brewers -1.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 9 (Over -105 | Under -115)

Prediction

Brewers 8, Pirates 3

Money line (ML)

A bet on the Brewers (-210) means a risk of more than two times your potential return. Never mind that, and look to the spread instead.

PASS.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The BREWERS -1.5 (-105) are a much more affordable play at near even money, after winning each of the first two in this series by a score of 7-4. Milwaukee has won by two or more runs in each of their last eight victories, coming over nine games dating back to June 3.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 9 (-105) is the lean here. We have had a total of 11 runs in each of the first two in this set, so why stop now? The Over is 8-3 in the past 11 games overall for Pittsburgh, including each of the past three.

For Milwaukee, the Over is 4-1 in their last 5 as a favorite and 4-1-1 in the past six against vs. RHP.

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Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and prediction

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

The Pittsburgh Pirates (23-39) and Milwaukee Brewers (36-27) play the second game of a three-game set at American Family Field Saturday with a 4:10 p.m. ET first pitch. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Pirates vs. Brewers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Chad Kuhl is the projected starting pitcher for the Pirates. He is 0-3 with a 5.61 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 7.4 K/9 and 6.0 BB/9 over 25 2/3 IP through 6 starts.

Kuhl posted his first quality start of the season last time out on Sunday against the Miami Marlins, allowing just 3 R (2 ER), 3 H, and 1 BB with 2 K across 6 IP. He is still winless, but a lack of offensive support was to blame against Miami.

RHP Corbin Burnes is the projected starting pitcher for the Brewers. He is 3-4 with a 1.97 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, 14.3 K/9 and 1.1 BB/9 over 59 1/3 IP through 10 starts.

Burnes turned in his second straight quality start last time out Sunday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, twirling seven scoreless innings with 4 H, 0 BB, and 13 K in a win. It was his first victory since April 20.

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Pirates at Brewers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Pirates +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Brewers -305 (bet $305 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Pirates +2.5 (-135) | Brewers -2.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (Over -115 | Under -105)

Prediction

Brewers 7, Pirates 2

Money line (ML)

The Brewers (-305) will cost you over three times your potential return. Milwaukee won 7-4 in the series opener behind Brandon Woodruff, and you can expect similar results in this one.

However, PASS betting this one straight up, and play the run line instead.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The BREWERS -2.5 (+110) are much better value on the run line rather than risking a fortune straight up. Milwaukee has won by three or more runs in five of their past seven victories, which have come in the eight games since June 3.

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 7.5 (-115) is the play. The Over cashed Friday, is 7-3 in Pittsburgh’s last 10 outings, and is 3-0-1 in their last four on the road.

For Milwaukee, the Over is 10-4 in the past 14 as a favorite, and 3-1-1 in the past five against a right-handed starter.

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Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and prediction

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

The Milwaukee Brewers (35-27) host the Pittsburgh Pirates (23-38) Friday in the first game of their three-game set at American Family Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Brewers vs. Pirates odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Season series: Pirates lead 2-1.

RHP Chase De Jong takes the hill for the Pirates. He is 0-0 with 6 ER, 10 H, 3 BB and 10 K over 10 IP.

  • Last outing: No-decision in 5 IP with 5 ER, 7 H, 1 BB and 5 K in Pittsburgh’s 8-7 victory over the Miami Marlins Saturday.

RHP Brandon Woodruff makes his 13th start for the Brewers. He is 4-2 with a 1.42 ERA (76 IP, 12 ER), an MLB-leading 0.737 WHIP, 2.0 BB/9 and 10.9 K/9.

  • Last outing: No-decision in 5 IP with 2 ER, 6 H, 1 BB and 9 K in Milwaukee’s 7-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday.
  • vs. Pirates on the current roster: 69 at-bats with a .261/.363/.420 slash line, 26/9 K/BB, 2 HR and 6 RBIs.

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  • Money line: Pirates +240 (bet $100 to win $240) | Brewers -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Pirates +2.5 (-135) | Brewers -2.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under: 7.5 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Prediction

Brewers 3, Pirates 1

Money line (ML)

PASS since Milwaukee is the right side but the Brewers (-300) are well out of my price range.

Woodruff is perhaps having the second-best season of any starter in the National League other than Jacob deGrom but he lost his previous start against the Pirates in 2020. Also, his 5-inning outing against the D-Backs last weekend was his first non-quality start since Opening Day so maybe there’s some regression on the way.

However, I’m not betting the Pirates because Woodruff’s said regression is completely theoretical since his advanced pitching numbers are off the charts and he has the second-best FIP (2.20) among qualified NL starters.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

Slight “LEAN” to the PIRATES +2.5 (-135) for a quarter unit if at all because that’s where the value is in this matchup.

Milwaukee’s lineup is 26th in wRC+, 25th in wOBA and 18th in WAR. Additionally, the Brewers are without several key bats in 3B Travis Shaw, OF Lorenzo Cain and 2B Kolten Wong.

Over/Under (O/U)

TAKE the UNDER 7.5 (-120) for 1 unit as the best bet in the Pirates-Brewers meeting since Woodruff is a Cy Young candidate and De Jong should be amped up to give Pittsburgh a shot to beat Milwaukee’s ace.

Furthermore, the presumed “sharp” side of the market is backing the Under whereas the public money is taking the Over.

According to Pregame.com, nearly 60% of the cash is on the Under while more than three-fourths of the bets placed are on the Over. It’s wiser to follow the money rather than the crowd in sports betting.

Obviously, the Brew Crew’s lineup struggles and absences belong in this section as well and, surprisingly, Pittsburgh’s bullpen has a better WAR than Milwaukee’s.

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Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and prediction

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

The Pittsburgh Pirates (6-9) and Milwaukee Brewers (8-6) play the finale of a three-game set Sunday at 2:10 p.m. ET at American Family Field. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Pirates vs. Brewers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Chad Kuhl is the projected starting pitcher for the Pirates. He is 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA, 2.06 WHIP, 6.8 K/9 and 12.7 BB/9 over 10 2/3 IP through three starts. Kuhl, the team’s Opening Day starter, has failed to last longer than four innings in any of his starts, along with walking at least three batters in each outing.

RHP Freddy Peralta is the projected starting pitcher for the Brewers. He is 2-0 with a 0.69 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 16.6 K/9 and 6.2 BB/9 through 13 IP across two starts and one relief appearance. Peralta has won each of his past two starts, both against the Chicago Cubs. That includes a quality start Monday when he allowed just one run on two hits and two walks with 10 strikeouts over six innings.

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Pirates at Brewers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Pirates +170 (bet $100 to win $170) | Brewers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Pirates +1.5 (-110) | Brewers -1.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 8 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Prediction

Brewers 8, Pirates 3

Money line (ML)

The Brewers (-200) will cost you two times your potential return. That’s just a little too expensive for me. For a singular bet, it’s not a big deal, but over the long haul it’s not a winning strategy. PASS.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

The BREWERS -1.5 (-110) are a strong play on the run line. Milwaukee fired out to a five-run lead after one inning Saturday, and led 7-0 after two frames. The Brewers didn’t score the rest of the way but never were in doubt of covering the run line in a 7-1 victory.

Milwaukee has covered the run line in each of its past seven victories, so if you like the Brewers to win, make sure to lay the run and a half until further notice.

Over/Under (O/U)

OVER 8 (-110) is the play against Kuhl, who has just been wildly erratic and walking everyone. The Over has cashed in each of his first three starts, and his being on the bump is driving this Over train.

Over bettors were feeling the sting Saturday, as Milwaukee took a 7-0 lead after two innings with an 8.5 number only to go scoreless the rest of the way. The Pirates helped out with just one run for the bad beat. That won’t be the case Sunday.

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Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and prediction

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

The Pittsburgh Pirates (6-8) and Milwaukee Brewers (7-6) continue their weekend series Saturday with a 7:10 p.m. ET tilt at American Family Field. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Pirates vs. Brewers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

RHP Trevor Cahill is the projected starting pitcher for the Pirates. Over 13 games the last two years (2020-21), Cahill is 1-3 with a 4.50 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 11.4 K/9 and 4.2 BB/9 in 34 IP. The right-hander held a hot-hitting San Diego Padres club to 1 run with 8 K’s in 5 IP on Monday.

LHP Brett Anderson is the projected starter for the Brewers. Over 12 starts the last two years, Anderson is 5-5 with a 4.26 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 5.8 K/9 and 2.1 BB/9 in 57 IP. He has allowed 5 ER over 10 IP this season.

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Pirates at Brewers odds, lines, picks and prediction

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  • Money line: Pirates +110 (bet $100 to win $110) | Brewers -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Pirates +1.5 (-165) | Brewers -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under: 8 (O: -120 | U: +100)

Prediction

Brewers 5, Pirates 4

Money line (ML)

The Pirates won Friday’s series opener, 6-1. They are 5-2 over their last 7 games. Milwaukee is 6-3 over its last 9 contests.

Pittsburgh struggled mightily on the road in 2020. The Bucs went 6-22 (.214) with a league-worst .607 OPS at the plate.

With an all-too-early look at Milwaukee’s record vs. their Pythagorean mark (a measure of expected record based on runs and runs allowed), the Brewers are off a tick. The Milwaukee offense figures to have more in the tank; it has been somewhat undone by a .257 batting average on balls in play. The Pittsburgh offense owns a .409 BABIP in high-leverage situations, so the Pirates figure to be out a bit too far over their skis.

BACK MILWAUKEE -135.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS on the run line: not enough confidence in the Brewers pitching to swing enough probability for a multi-run victory

Over/Under (O/U)

Through two starts, Cahill has exhibited a downshift in velocity and an uptick in hard contact allowed. Anderson’s velocity is also down a tick, and the left-hander has notched a mere 2.9% swinging-strike rate over his first two starts.

Add some upside metrics for the home side in a home-run favoring ballpark, and BACK THE OVER 8 (-120).

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Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and prediction

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

The Pittsburgh Pirates (5-8) clash with the NL Central rival Milwaukee Brewers (7-5) Friday to start a three-game series at American Family Field in Milwaukee. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET.  Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Pirates vs. Brewers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Pittsburgh just split a four-game series with the San Diego Padres following a 2-1 series win over the Chicago Cubs last weekend.

Milwaukee won four of its past five games, which includes a 2-1 series win against the Cubs earlier this week following a 2-1 series win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

RHP JT Brubaker is on the hill tonight for the Pirates. Brubaker is 1-0 with a 1.93 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 9.6 K/9 and 4.8 BB/9 in 2 starts this season.

  • Last outing: Win with 5 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB and 4 K’s in Pittsburgh’s 7-1 win against the Cubs Sunday.
  • Career vs. Brewers: 0-0 with a 4.00 ERA (9 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 4 BB, 12 K’s) in 2 starts.

RHP Adrian Houser is the Brewers projected starter. Houser is 1-1 with a 1.80 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 6.3 K/9 and 5.4 BB/9 in 2 starts this year.

  • Last outing: Win with 5 IP, 0 ER, 6 H, 4 BB and 3 K’s Sunday in Milwaukee’s 9-5 victory at the Cardinals.
  • Career vs. Pirates: 1-2 with a 6.00 ERA (21 IP, 14 ER, 24 H, 13 BB, 17 K’s) in 3 starts and 3 relief appearances.

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Pirates at Brewers odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 3:25 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Pirates +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Brewers -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Pirates +1.5 (-155) | Brewers -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under: 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Prediction

Pirates 6, Brewers 4

Money line (ML)

Pittsburgh was 1-1 in Brubaker’s two no-decisions last season vs. Milwaukee but in the loss, Brubaker turned the game over to the Pirates’ bullpen with a lead and the Brewers scored 5 runs in the last three innings to win.

So far this season, Milwaukee’s bullpen isn’t nearly as reliable as last year; Brewers’ relievers are 24th by ERA and WHIP this season whereas last year they were 11th in ERA and fifth in WHIP.

Furthermore, according to Pregame.com, nearly three-fourths of the bets placed are with the Brewers but bookmakers have made Milwaukee’s price cheaper, which suggests they want more Milwaukee money.

We are getting the worst of the number, but let’s “fade the market” and BET PIRATES (+125) for .75 units.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS because the Pirates +1.5 (-155) is too expensive and I am not confident enough in Pittsburgh to take the alternate spread.

Over/Under (O/U)

Slight “LEAN” to the OVER 8 (-105) for a quarter-unit because the market is one-sided to the Under, Milwaukee is 6-0-1 O/U in Houser’s last seven starts as a favorite and the Over is 4-1-1 in the past six Pirates-Brewers meetings.

Again, Milwaukee’s bullpen isn’t as locked in so far this year and Statcast grades Houser in the 30th percentile or lower in chase rate, hard-hit% and xwOBA.

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Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and prediction

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

The Pittsburgh Pirates (5-8) clash with the NL Central rival Milwaukee Brewers (7-5) Friday to start a three-game series at American Family Field in Milwaukee. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10 p.m. ET.  Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Pirates vs. Brewers odds with MLB picks and predictions.

Pittsburgh just split a four-game series with the San Diego Padres following a 2-1 series win over the Chicago Cubs last weekend.

Milwaukee won four of its past five games, which includes a 2-1 series win against the Cubs earlier this week following a 2-1 series win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

RHP JT Brubaker is on the hill tonight for the Pirates. Brubaker is 1-0 with a 1.93 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 9.6 K/9 and 4.8 BB/9 in 2 starts this season.

  • Last outing: Win with 5 1/3 IP, 1 ER, 4 H, 1 BB and 4 K’s in Pittsburgh’s 7-1 win against the Cubs Sunday.
  • Career vs. Brewers: 0-0 with a 4.00 ERA (9 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 4 BB, 12 K’s) in 2 starts.

RHP Adrian Houser is the Brewers projected starter. Houser is 1-1 with a 1.80 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 6.3 K/9 and 5.4 BB/9 in 2 starts this year.

  • Last outing: Win with 5 IP, 0 ER, 6 H, 4 BB and 3 K’s Sunday in Milwaukee’s 9-5 victory at the Cardinals.
  • Career vs. Pirates: 1-2 with a 6.00 ERA (21 IP, 14 ER, 24 H, 13 BB, 17 K’s) in 3 starts and 3 relief appearances.

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Pirates at Brewers odds, lines, picks and prediction

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 3:25 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Pirates +125 (bet $100 to win $125) | Brewers -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Pirates +1.5 (-155) | Brewers -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under: 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Prediction

Pirates 6, Brewers 4

Money line (ML)

Pittsburgh was 1-1 in Brubaker’s two no-decisions last season vs. Milwaukee but in the loss, Brubaker turned the game over to the Pirates’ bullpen with a lead and the Brewers scored 5 runs in the last three innings to win.

So far this season, Milwaukee’s bullpen isn’t nearly as reliable as last year; Brewers’ relievers are 24th by ERA and WHIP this season whereas last year they were 11th in ERA and fifth in WHIP.

Furthermore, according to Pregame.com, nearly three-fourths of the bets placed are with the Brewers but bookmakers have made Milwaukee’s price cheaper, which suggests they want more Milwaukee money.

We are getting the worst of the number, but let’s “fade the market” and BET PIRATES (+125) for .75 units.

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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)

PASS because the Pirates +1.5 (-155) is too expensive and I am not confident enough in Pittsburgh to take the alternate spread.

Over/Under (O/U)

Slight “LEAN” to the OVER 8 (-105) for a quarter-unit because the market is one-sided to the Under, Milwaukee is 6-0-1 O/U in Houser’s last seven starts as a favorite and the Over is 4-1-1 in the past six Pirates-Brewers meetings.

Again, Milwaukee’s bullpen isn’t as locked in so far this year and Statcast grades Houser in the 30th percentile or lower in chase rate, hard-hit% and xwOBA.

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