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2024 MLB Handicapping – Pittsburgh Pirates vs Colorado Rockies
(33-36) Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies (24-45)
Date: Saturday, June 15th
Time: 9:10 ET
Venue: Coors Field Denver, CO
Projected Starting Pitchers: Jared Jones vs. Ty Blach
MLB Moneyline Odds: Pirates -175 | Rockies +147 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Pirates -1.5 | Rockies +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 10.5
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At 9:10 PM ET in Denver, the Rockies will host the Pirates at Coors Field. The Pirates are favored, with a money line of -175 compared to the Rockies’ +147. The over/under line is set at 10.5 runs, with the over paying out at -108 and the under at -113.
On the mound for the Pirates is Jared Jones, while the Rockies will counter with Ty Blach. The Rockies are looking to snap a two-game losing streak and improve on their 24-45 record, while the Pirates are hoping to climb out of the NL Central basement with a win to move to 34-36.
Pittsburgh picked up a 5-2 road win over the Rockies in the most recent game of this series. The Pirates offense got off to a fast start, scoring one run in the first and adding two more in the 2nd. On the other side, the Rockies got on the board with one run in the 5th and added their final run in the 9th.
Carmen Mlodzinski only went one inning for the Pirates but didn’t give up a run and struck out two. Luis L. Ortiz got the win out of the bullpen. Ryan Feltner struggled on the mound for the Rockies, giving up four earned runs in 6 2/3 innings of work.
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Bryan Reynolds and Andrew McCutchen each homered for the Pirates, while Jack Suwinski scored twice and drove in two runs while going 1/3. Charlie Blackmon hit the game’s other home run and went 3/4 at the plate.
Pittsburgh is 33-36 overall and trails the Brewers by seven games in the NL Central. The Pirates took the series opener vs. the Rockies and are 8-10-4 in series this year. So far, they are just below .500 both at home (16-17) and on the road (17-19).
As the underdog, the Pirates have gone 22-20 this year compared to 11-16 as the favorite. Over the last 10 games, the Pirates are 6-4.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road against the Colorado Rockies today. The over/under line for the game is set at 10.5 runs. The Pirates have had an average combined run total of 8.5 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 34-34. Their games have had an average over/under line of 8 runs, and when the line has been set at 10.5 runs, the under has hit in their only game. Pittsburgh has played 68 games with over/under lines set lower than 10.5 runs, and the under has hit in 98.6% of those games. The under has hit in each of their last four games.
Pirates Gambling
When it comes to the run line, the Pirates have been a better bet on the road this season, going 21-15 compared to 17-16 at home. They have an average run margin of -0.3 runs per game overall, but that number is slightly better on the road at +0.1 runs per game. They have been a better bet as the underdog, going 29-13 compared to 9-18 as the favorite. Their average run margin in winning games is +3.0 runs per game, while it drops to -3.3 runs per game in losses.
Pirates Stats
The Pittsburgh Pirates offense has struggled this season, ranking near the bottom in most offensive categories. Their runs per game, batting average, and OPS all rank in the bottom third of the league. They have hit the 20th most home runs in the league. Bryan Reynolds has been the Pirates’ best hitter this season, leading the team in batting average and RBI. He has been hot lately, hitting .316 over his last 9 games. Oneil Cruz has also been swinging a hot bat, hitting .308 over his last 7 games. The Pirates will need these two to continue their strong play if they want to generate some offense.
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Colorado is 24-45 overall, putting them 5th in the NL West, and they trail the Dodgers by 18 games in the division. The Rockies are 2 games behind the Giants for 4th place in the division. So far, they have gone just 9-14 in divisional games.
The Rockies have dropped two straight games, and they are just 3-7 over their last 10. At home, the Rockies are 13-18 this season and 11-27 on the road. As the underdog, the Rockies are 24-45 this year, and they have yet to be the favorite in a game.
The Rockies have played in 68 games this season, and 46 of them have had over/under lines set lower than 10.5 runs. Their games have averaged 9.8 runs per game, and their over/under record is 35-33. When the line has been set at 10.5 runs, the over/under record is 3-6. Today’s line is set at 10.5 runs.
Rockies Gambling
When the Rockies win, they win big, with an average run margin of 2.9 runs per game. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -4.1 runs per game. Their run line record is 34-35, and they are 15-16 at home against the run line. They have lost four straight at home against the run line, and are 2-2 as the run line favorite.
Rockies Stats
The Colorado Rockies have struggled to score runs this season, averaging just 4.1 runs per game, which ranks 23rd in the league. Their offense is particularly anemic on the road, where they average just 3.8 runs per game, 26th in the league. However, they have been slightly better at home, scoring 4.4 runs per game, which is 10th in the league. Their batting average of .246 is 10th in the league, and their .31 BABIP is the best in the league. Ezequiel Tovar and Ryan McMahon have been the Rockies’ top hitters this season, with Tovar hitting .292 and McMahon hitting .263. Tovar is also on a 6-game hitting streak.
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Pirates Rockies Pitching
Jared Jones will be looking to bounce back from his last outing, where he gave up three earned runs in five innings of work. In that start vs. the Twins, he gave up six hits, three walks, and two home runs. Against the Rockies today, he will be looking to replicate his outing from June 4th vs. the Dodgers, where he pitched six scoreless innings and got the win. Jones’ ERA for the season is 3.27, along with a record of 4-5. For the year, he has made eight quality starts and is averaging 9.57 strikeouts per nine innings.
Left-hander Ty Blach gets the start for the Rockies today as he faces off against the Pirates at home. Blach has made seven starts this year and has a record of 2-4 with an ERA of 4.84. Looking at his overall numbers, Blach has a WHIP of 1.41 and has allowed a batting average of .316. In his 10 appearances, he has turned in two quality starts and is averaging just 4.43 strikeouts per nine innings. Blach’s last outing was a rough one, as he gave up four earned runs in five innings of work and took the loss. He has lost each of his last two starts.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies MLB Baseball Betting Trends
- The Pirates head into the game having gone 5-5 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
- The Pirates they are 5-5 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
- Conversely, the Rockies are 4-6 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
- Furthermore, the Rockies have a 4-6 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 1-2 as the underdog (last 3).
- The Rockies have a record of 1-2 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 1-2 in their last three games.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies 4* Free MLB Betting Pick:
With the Rockies at +147 to pick up the win, we see this as a great value pick for today’s Pirates vs. Rockies matchup. Our predicted final score is 8-4 in favor of the Rockies, giving you the option to take them on the money line or to take the over/under, with the line currently sitting at 10.5 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Ty Blach finishing with four strikeouts, which would have him finishing with the second-fewest among all starters. As for Jared Jones, he is projected to finish with five strikeouts, which has him in the middle of the pack.
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