Pittsburgh Pirates vs Oakland Athletics Betting Picks & Predictions
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
Game outlook
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 -130 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 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 82-80 record this season. Be sure to explore the best betting offers from top sportsbooks.