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Pittsburgh Pirates Favored Over Oakland Athletics in Interleague Clash on April 30, 2024

The 2024 Major League Baseball season continues with the Pittsburgh Pirates facing off against the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday, April 30 at Oakland Coliseum. The Pirates are the -140 moneyline favorites with a total of 8.0 runs. Mitch Keller will be the starting pitcher for Pittsburgh, while Alex Wood will be starting for the Athletics. Pittsburgh opened as -126 favorites and the current line is Pittsburgh -131 for this interleague clash.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pirates -131 | Athletics +113
• Spread: Pirates -1.5 (+130) | Athletics +1.5 (-150)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 57%.

Pittsburgh vs Oakland Stats

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates suffered a tough 3-2 defeat at the San Francisco Giants, their fourth loss in five games, dropping a three-game series and falling to 14-15 on the season. They have struggled offensively, scoring just 37 runs in their last 14 games, hitting .209/.289/.311 with 15 extra-base hits and ten home runs. On the bright side, their pitching staff has performed reasonably well with a 3.84 ERA through 122 innings. Mitch Keller will be taking the mound next, despite his struggles this season with a 5.14 ERA. Pittsburgh is currently ranked 22 in offense, 10 in defense, and have a 14-15 record this season. Be sure to explore the best betting offers from top sportsbooks.

Oakland Athletics Analysis

The Oakland Athletics secured a close victory against the Baltimore Orioles, winning 7-6 in a three-game series on the road. Despite being outscored in recent games, the Athletics have won three of their last four matches. With a below-average run production of 2.90 runs per game, Oakland has struggled offensively, but they have shown power with 18 home runs in the last two weeks. On the pitching side, the team has posted a 4.50 ERA and a .243 batting average against in recent games. Pitcher Alex Wood will be starting the next game, coming off a strong performance in his last outing. Overall, the Athletics have a power ranking of 21 and are ranked 29th in offense, 17th in defense, and have an overall record of 12-17, with a recent 3-0 loss against Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Pirates Look to Continue Success against Left-Handed Pitchers in Matchup with Oakland Athletics

The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to face the Oakland Athletics on Tuesday night, with hopes of improving their recent struggles at the plate. The Pirates have a track record of success against Athletics' left-handed pitcher, Alex Wood. Their current lineup holds an impressive 37-for-110 record against him, including eight doubles and three home runs. Key players, such as Ke’Bryan Hayes, Connor Joe, and Bryan Reynolds, have had significant success against Wood in past matchups. While the Pirates have struggled against right-handed pitchers recently, they have shown promising statistics against left-handed pitchers in the last ten days. The team will look to capitalize on this trend, especially with Mitch Keller possibly starting to improve his performances. In contrast, Oakland has had a slightly lower success rate against right-handed pitchers recently, with a 99 wRC+.

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