Two teams competing for an NL wild-card spot will meet at PNC Park on Saturday night for Pirates VS Diamondbacks.
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Predictions And Betting Preview For Pittsburgh Pirates VS Arizona Diamondbacks
- Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- When: Saturday, August 3rd, 2024.
- Time: 23:40.
- Teams to play: Pirates and Diamondbacks.
- MLB Expert Picks:
Odds by 1XBet.
Betting On The Pittsburgh Pirates
- 1XBet Spread: -1.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.848
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 8.5
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a top-of-the-rotation that can defeat any opponent at full-health. One part of that rotation is Mitch Keller, who will pitch for the Pirates on Saturday. Keller faced the Diamondbacks last Sunday, holding them to two runs across 7.0 innings. Pittsburgh has won the last four starts Keller headed and he held all those opponents under three runs.
Pittsburgh has struggled with scoring this season. Trades for Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Byran De La Cruz should help with that down the stretch. The Pirates began the series averaging 4.18 runs per contest, 22nd in the MLB. Their lineup is 25th in batting average, 27th in OBP, and 28th in slugging percentage.
Betting On The Arizona Diamondbacks
- 1XBet Spread: +1.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 2.02
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 8.5
The Arizona Diamondbacks entered this match in the middle of a 7-1 stretch.Their offense, which added Josh Bell at the trade deadline, scored 63 runs in that span. Arizona is second in runs per game (5.12), even with Christian Walker sideline. They are dangerous in almost every way imaginable. The Diamondbacks will start the weekend fourth in batting average, fourth in OBP, and sixth in slugging percentage.
Arizona is in trouble on the mound. Relievers A.J. Puk and Dylan Floro were brought in to help. They’ll boost a bullpen that is 21st in ERA, 25th in FIP, and 26th in WAR. Regardless of the relievers, the Diamondbacks expect more from a rotation that has never been healthy.
MatchPlug Prediction For Pittsburgh Pirates VS Arizona Diamondbacks
Fans can expect the Pirates to secure an early lead tonight over the Diamondbacks. In a battle of bullpens, Pittsburgh has the more reliable one. The match will be tight, but a strong pitching staff will allow the hosts to win over Arizona.
Final Prediction: Pittsburgh Pirates Moneyline.
