Pittsburgh Pirates vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies are set to face off in a four-game NL series, with each team currently holding strong records. The Pirates will start Jared Jones, while the Phillies will send Ranger Suarez to the mound. Both teams won three games in last year's season series, making for an exciting matchup. Philadelphia is currently the betting favorite at -141, with the line remaining steady.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pirates +130 | Phillies -141

Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-160) | Phillies -1.5 (+140)

Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 59%.

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to have Jared Jones make his third start of the season on Thursday. Jones has shown promise in his first two starts, with solid performances against the Marlins and Orioles. Despite taking a loss in his second start, the rookie has demonstrated his potential. Jones had a successful season in the minors last year, with a 3.85 ERA and a 1.23 WHIP. Pittsburgh is off to a strong start this season, remaining unbeaten in series matchups. Connor Joe and Bryan Reynolds have been standouts on offense, with Joe hitting .324 with nine RBIs and Reynolds leading the team with 10 RBIs. The Pirates have been averaging 5.75 runs per game and have a pitching staff with a 3.66 ERA. Their overall performance has earned them a power ranking of 9 and a 9-3 record for the season.