Pittsburgh Pirates vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

On Sunday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Pirates (10-4) will face off against the Philadelphia Phillies (7-7) in the final game of a three-game series. The Pirates will have Mitch Keller on the mound, while the Phillies will counter with Zack Wheeler. After splitting the first two games of the series, with the Phillies winning 5-1 on Thursday and the Pirates responding with a 5-2 win on Friday, this game is crucial for both teams. Keller, with an ERA of 5.29, will be looking to lead the Pirates to victory, while Wheeler, with an impressive 1.89 ERA, will be aiming to secure the win for the Phillies. Philadelphia is the betting favorite at -189 and the line has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pirates +160 | Phillies -189

Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-138) | Phillies -1.5 (+114)

Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Philadelphia will win straight-up is 65%.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Mitch Keller will be starting on Sunday afternoon after struggling in his first two outings of the season but rebounding with a strong performance against the Tigers. Despite his previous struggles, Keller has shown potential with a solid performance last season. The Pirates have had a promising start to the season and are looking to maintain their momentum. Oneil Cruz, a top prospect for the Pirates, has shown promise with two home runs and four RBIs so far this season. Pittsburgh has been performing well both offensively and defensively, averaging 5.3 runs per game and a 3.60 ERA. They have a power ranking of 9 and are currently ranked 9th in offense, 10th in defense, and have a 10-4 record this season.