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2022 MLB Handicapping
(24-32-0) Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves (32-27-0)
Date: Monday, August 22nd
Time: 01:35 ETPM ET
Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh
Projected Pitchers: Jake Odorizzi vs. Roansy Contreras
MLB Moneyline Odds: Pirates 205 Braves -250
MLB run line Betting Odds: Pirates +1.5, Braves -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5
The Atlanta Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates face off on Monday in an MLB game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
Atlanta Braves
The Braves come into this game with a 75-48 record overall and they have gone 65-49 on the run line. On Sunday the Braves almost made the comeback late, but it wasn’t enough as they were defeated by a run.
The Braves are averaging 4.88 runs per game while their pitching is giving up 3.93 runs per game. The offense is ranked 4th in the league while their pitching staff is ranked 7th in the league.
On the mound for the Braves is Jake Odorizzi who sits with a 4-5 record and an ERA of 4.15. In his last start against the Mets he went five innings giving up eight hits and five runs.
Pittsburgh Pirates
On the other side of this matchup is the Pirates who sit with a 47-74 record overall and they have gone 61-6o on the run line. On Sunday the Pirates only scored five runs and that led to the defeat.
The Pirates are averaging 3.63 runs per game while their pitching staff is giving up 5.07 runs per game. The Pirates offense is ranked 28th while their pitching staff is ranked 27th in the league. Michael Chavis has hit 12 home runs and driven in 39 RBIs.
Roansy Contreras is on the mound for the Pirates and he sits with a 3-3 record and an ERA of 4.02.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
Braves are 6-0 in their last 6 road games.
Pirates are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Braves are 6-1 in their last 7 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Pirates are 0-5 in their last 5 vs. National League East.
Pirates are 1-6 in their last 7 games following a loss.
Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 after allowing 5 runs or more in their previous game.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves MLB Prediction:
The Braves are the better team, but they can’t win every game, and the pirates are going to find success here. Odorizzi struggled in his last start giving up five runs and he is going to be lit up in this game. Look for the Pirates offense to find success here, and Pittsburgh will secure the victory.
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