Pittsburgh Pirates vs Oakland Athletics Betting Picks & Predictions
In the upcoming series finale between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Oakland Athletics, both teams look to improve their records as May begins. The Pirates currently sit at 82-80
Game outlook
In the upcoming series finale between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Oakland Athletics, both teams look to improve their records as May begins. The Pirates currently sit at 82-80 with a 9-9 away record, while the Athletics are 13-17 with a 5-9 home record. The game is set to take place at 3:37 p.m. EDT in Oakland Coliseum. Quinn Priester will be starting for the Pirates with an ERA of 3.48, while Ross Stripling will be starting for the Athletics with an ERA of 4.98. As of now, Pittsburgh is the betting favorite at -118 with no line movement. Stay tuned to see which team will emerge victorious in this matchup.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pirates -118 | Athletics +100
Spread: Pirates -1.5 (+145) | Athletics +1.5 (-175)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 54%.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates started the season strong at 9-2, but have since struggled with 11 losses in their last 14 games. Quinn Priester will be starting the next game in an attempt to turn things around. Priester has had two starts this season, both resulting in losses, with one outing being better than the other. The Pirates' bullpen ranks 11th in FIP, providing some hope for a stronger performance on the road. Offensively, the team has had trouble scoring, only exceeding three runs three times in the last 14 games. Pittsburgh's strength lies in their high walk rate, but overall, they rank 23rd in runs per game, explaining their recent slide. The team is 14-16 this season with a power ranking of 26, 23rd in offense, and 12th in defense. They will look to improve as they play their final game at the Oakland Coliseum.