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2022 MLB Handicapping
(44-64) Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (48-59)
Date: Monday, August 8th, 2022
Time: 9:40 PM ET
Venue: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
Projected Pitchers: Tyler Beede (PIT) vs. Zac Gallen (ARI)
MLB Moneyline Odds: Pirates +205 / Diamondbacks -250
MLB run line Betting Odds: Pirates +1.5 (+100) Diamondbacks -1.5 (-120)
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8
The Pirates will be on the road to start a series with the Diamondbacks on Monday evening.
Tyler Beede will be facing off with Zac Gallen in this one.
Arizona is a very big favorite at home here. The total opened at 9, but that has dropped down to 8 in most spots.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates were not able to get victories in the first two games with the Orioles, but they did break through on Sunday and earn the 8-1 win in the finale.
Bryse Wilson, who has definitely had his fair share of struggles this season, was able to put forth a solid effort and keep the O’s in check.
He ended up firing five innings while allowing four hits and one earned run. In that time, he also recorded five strikeouts.
The bullpen for Pittsburgh was also impressive as they combined to go four innings and did not allow an earned run. That part of their game has not always been a strength of theirs this year so that was certainly a good sign for them.
It took a while for the offense to get into a rhythm against Spenser Watkins, but the bats finally got going and they were able to do some damage.
After not scoring for the first four innings, they were able to score four in the fifth inning which was just the beginning of their productive offensive day.
Pittsburgh was also able to get into the Baltimore bullpen and they got three earned runs off of Keegan Akin and one earned run off of Beau Sulser. It often has not been easy to get runs off of those relievers this season.
Now they will get a chance to play a Diamondbacks team that can be tricky but are also beatable. Tyler Beede will be starting it off on the mound and he has thrown just 9.2 innings this season, but the numbers have not been all that great for him.
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks were able to secure the series victory over the Rockies on Sunday by picking up the 6-4 victory.
This club was able to get a strong outing out of Zach Davies who went five scoreless innings while scattering four hits and punching out three batters.
It was a good sign to see him have that kind of start, but the bullpen was not exactly great and they certainly made things interesting on Sunday.
Kevin Ginkel could not even record an out as he allowed four earned runs and four hits while issuing two walks. Those are the sorts of things that will drive the team nuts.
Mark Melancon, who has not been his shapest this season, was able to get the save as he threw a scoreless ninth inning with 1 strikeout.
The Snakes loaded the bases in the eighth inning and Daulton Varsho was able to score on a balk by Alex Colome. Sergio Alcantara was able to pick up an RBI sacrifice fly to get them their sixth and final run of the afternoon.
After scoring two runs in the first inning, the offense went quiet for a bit, but they were able to do what they needed to do in the late innings to get the job done.
In the opener with the Pirates, Zac Gallen will be getting the ball and he has been impressive this season. He is coming off a solid outing against the Guardians and he will look to keep that up against the Pirates on Monday.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- The Pirates are 6-14 in their last 20 overall.
- The Pirates are 2-8 in their last 10 vs. a team with a losing record.
- The Diamondbacks are 5-1 in their last 6 home games.
- The Diamondbacks are 5-2 in their last 7 vs. a team with a losing record.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Prediction:
The Pirates were impressive in their last game, but I am not sold on that carrying over to this opener with Arizona.
Arizona is not a great team, but they are better than their opponent here and they do have the advantage in terms of starting pitcher which I think will really help them.
Gallen has proven to be a solid arm in this league and I look for him to perform well against this Pittsburgh offense and lead his team to a win.
I like the D’Backs laying the runs at home here.
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