Pittsburgh Pirates vs Miami Marlins Betting Picks & Predictions
The Pittsburgh Pirates will face the Miami Marlins in game two of their four-game series on Friday at 7:10 p.m. ET. Pittsburgh enters the 2024 season with optimism, extending
Game outlook
The Pittsburgh Pirates will face the Miami Marlins in game two of their four-game series on Friday at 7:10 p.m. ET. Pittsburgh enters the 2024 season with optimism, extending All-Star Mitch Keller and welcoming back SS Oneil Cruz and 3B Ke'Bryan Hayes. Miami, coming off a surprising playoff run, aims to make consecutive postseason appearances despite challenges. The Pirates will start left-hander Martín Pérez, while the Marlins will counter with A.J. Puk. Injury reports include David Bednar for the Pirates and Edward Cabrera and JT Chargois for the Marlins. Miami is the betting favorite at -125.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pirates +114 | Marlins -125
Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-192) | Marlins -1.5 (+165)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Miami will win straight-up is 56%.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh surpassed expectations in 2023 with a 14-win improvement from the previous season, finishing with a 82-80 record. The team will look to build on their success in 2024, particularly in starting pitching. With Keller leading the rotation, Pittsburgh will rely on young arms and bounce-back performances from Pérez and Gonzales for depth. As long as other pitchers can support the bullpen, the team should be in good shape. Pérez will start against the Marlins on Friday, bringing experience from his ten-win season with Texas. Pittsburgh is currently ranked 21st in the power rankings, 22nd in offense and defense, and has yet to play a game this season. Make sure to do thorough research before looking for the best betting sites.