Pittsburgh Pirates vs Tampa Bay Rays Betting Picks & Predictions
On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates will face off against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field with a first pitch set for 1:10 p.m. ET. The Rays have dominated
Game outlook
On Wednesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates will face off against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field with a first pitch set for 1:10 p.m. ET. The Rays have dominated the series in recent history, winning nine out of the last ten matchups against the Pirates. The under has hit in seven out of the last ten games between these two teams. In terms of pitching, Paul Skenes will take the mound for the Pirates with an ERA of 3.38, while Ryan Pepiot will start for the Rays with an impressive ERA of 1.5. Pittsburgh is the current betting favorite at -124. For more insight and analysis on the Pirates vs. Rays prediction, continue reading.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pirates -124 | Rays +110
Spread: Pirates -1.5 (+140) | Rays +1.5 (-168)
Total: Over/Under 7 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 55%.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently struggling with a 82-80 record, most recently losing their third straight game 6-1. The team's offense was held to just four hits and failed to score until the eighth inning. Pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski took the loss, giving up four runs in 3.2 innings. Despite the tough start, the Pirates will look to bounce back with ace pitcher Paul Skenes starting in the upcoming game against Tampa Bay. Skenes had a strong rookie season last year and showed promise in his debut this season. The team will need other young players to step up in order to improve their standing. At the moment, there are no new injuries reported for the game. With a power ranking of 26, Pittsburgh ranks 16th in offense and 17th in defense, averaging 3.50 points scored and allowing 4.00 points against per game.