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2024 MLB Handicapping – Pittsburgh Pirates vs Arizona Diamondbacks
(52-50) Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (53-50)
Date: Friday, July 26th
Time: 9:40 ET
Venue: Chase Field Phoenix, AZ
Projected Starting Pitchers: Luis L. Ortiz vs. Zac Gallen
MLB Moneyline Odds: Pirates +144 | Diamondbacks -175 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Pirates +1.5 | Diamondbacks -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
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At 9:40 PM ET in Phoenix, the Diamondbacks host the Pirates in an NL matchup. The Diamondbacks are the favorite, with a money line of -175 compared to the Pirates at +144. The over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, with the over at -102 and the under at -120.
On the mound for the Pirates is Luis L. Ortiz, while the Diamondbacks will counter with Zac Gallen. The Pirates are currently 52-50 and sit in 3rd place in the NL Central, while the Diamondbacks are 53-50 and are in 3rd place in the NL West. The Diamondbacks are currently riding a 2-game winning streak.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh is on the road today to take on the Diamondbacks with an overall record of 52-50. In the NL Central, they trail the Brewers by seven games, and they are just one game behind the Cardinals for the second spot in the division. The Pirates went 2-1 in their series vs. the Cardinals and currently have an NL Central division record of 17-15.
The Pirates have been playing well recently, as they are 8-2 over their last 10 games. So far, they have been good both at home and on the road, as they are 26-26 at home and 26-24 on the road. As the road underdog, the Pirates have gone 17-18 this year, and they have won four straight games as the road team overall. Pittsburgh’s overall series record is 15-13-5, and they have won four straight series.
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Pittsburgh is coming off a big 5-0 win over the Cardinals to close out their series. This was especially big, as they were the slight favorite at -106 on the money line. It was a four-run 2nd inning that really turned things in their favor, and the Cardinals could only scratch out four hits the entire game. Rowdy Tellez went 2/3 with a homer and two RBIs.
Martin Perez started for the Pirates, going six innings and not giving up a run. He only had two strikeouts in the outing and got the win.
Pirates Gambling
The Pirates are on the road against the Diamondbacks today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The combined run average for Pittsburgh’s games this season is 8.3 runs, and their over/under record is 46-55. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, the Pirates have a record of 19-13. Overall, 19 of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs, accounting for 18.6% of their games. Pittsburgh has gone under the total in their last five games.
When the Pirates are on the road, they have been a good bet against the run line, going 30-20. They have covered the run line in three straight road games and have a run line record of 41-19 as the underdog. Their average run margin in losing games is -3.6.
Pirates Stats
The Pittsburgh Pirates offense has struggled this season, ranking below average in most offensive categories. Their batting average of .232 is 19th in the league, and they are 20th in total home runs with 102. However, Bryan Reynolds has been a bright spot for the Pirates, leading the team in batting average at .288 and on-base percentage at .353. Oneil Cruz has also been a key contributor, hitting .250 with 15 home runs and 51 RBIs on the season. In terms of recent performances, Bryan Reynolds has been hot, hitting .433 over his last 8 games. The Pirates have a couple of players on hitting streaks, with Jack Suwinski at 3 games and Nick Gonzales at 7 games.
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Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona is 3rd in the NL West, trailing the Dodgers by 8.5 games. Overall, the Diamondbacks are 53-50 as they get set to host the Pirates today. They have won two straight games, and they are 7-3 across their last 10 games.
At home, the Diamondbacks are 26-24 this year and have gone 27-26 on the road. Arizona’s record in the NL West is 19-14 heading into today’s game. As the favorite, the Diamondbacks are 26-19 this year and 27-31 as the underdog. They have won three straight series overall and four straight series on the road.
The Diamondbacks’s offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Royals, closing out their series with an 8-6 win. After allowing one run to the Royals in the 2nd inning, the Diamondbacks responded with a run of their own and added three more in the 4th. Arizona went on to score another four runs in the 9th inning.
Ryne Nelson got the start for the Diamondbacks, going six innings and giving up four earned runs on nine hits. He only had two strikeouts in the outing and took the loss. Arizona’s bullpen was excellent, though, as they didn’t allow a run over the final three innings.
Diamondbacks Gambling
The Diamondbacks have played in 41 games this season with over/under lines higher than 8.5 runs, and their over/under record in those games is 19-13. Their combined run average in those games is 9.7 runs per game. Overall, their over/under record this season is 54-46, and the average over/under line in their games is 9 runs per game.
Arizona has been a solid run line bet this season, going 54-49. They have been particularly profitable on the road, where they are 31-22. They have been a good bet as an underdog, going 35-23, but not as a favorite, where they are just 19-26. Their average run margin this season is +0.2 runs per game.
Diamondbacks Stats
The Arizona Diamondbacks have been solid offensively this season, averaging 4.9 runs per game, which ranks 3rd in the MLB. Their offense has been consistent both at home and on the road, scoring 5.0 runs per game on the road (5th) and 4.9 runs per game at home (6th). They have a good team OBP of .325 (5th) and a good SLG of .410 (8th). Ketel Marte and Christian Walker have been the top hitters for the Diamondbacks this season. Marte is hitting .296 on the season and has been on a tear recently, hitting .393 with 4 home runs and 11 RBIs over his last 7 games. He is currently on a 3-game hitting streak.
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Pirates Diamondbacks Pitching
Luis L. Ortiz has made 26 appearances this season and has a record of 5-2 with an ERA of 2.57. In his 73 2/3 innings of work, Ortiz has issued just 21 walks compared to 53 strikeouts. Looking at his home/road splits, Ortiz has made 13 appearances on the road, going 3-1 with a 3.35 ERA. At home, he is 2-1 with a 3.43 ERA. Ortiz is coming off a start in which he didn’t allow a run. Against the Phillies on July 20th, he picked up the win, going seven innings. In that outing, he gave up just three hits and two walks. Before that, he had given up at least one earned run in three straight outings.
Right-hander Zac Gallen gets the start for the Diamondbacks today as he faces off against the Pirates at home. He has made 16 starts this season and has a record of 7-5 with a 3.64 ERA. Gallen’s WHIP for the season is currently 1.25. In his last outing, he picked up the win, going five innings and not giving up a run to the Cubs. Before that, he had given up at least one homer in three straight outings. Gallen has a total of eight homers this season and is averaging 8.82 strikeouts per nine innings.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Pirates head into the game having gone 7-3 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Pirates they are 7-3 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Diamondbacks are 7-3 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Diamondbacks have a 8-2 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
- Also, the Pirates are 2-1 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 2-1 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Diamondbacks have a record of 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Arizona Diamondbacks 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
Our prediction for this Pirates vs. Diamondbacks matchup is to take the Diamondbacks to win at home. However, with their money line sitting at -175, we actually like the over at 8.5 runs, with the payout being at -102.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Zac Gallen finishing with six strikeouts compared to Luis L. Ortiz with five. However, we have Gallen finishing with a better ERA than Ortiz, and if you’re looking for a player prop bet, Gallen’s strikeout line is a good option.
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Full deal:
Arizona Diamondbacks receive: left-handed reliever A.J. Puk.
Miami Marlins receive: CIF Deyvison De Los Santos and CF Andrew Pintar.
Deal is done. Diamondbacks get the bullpen arm they’ve been seeking.
And trade season is officially on.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 26, 2024
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