Atlanta Braves vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Picks & Predictions
This weekend's series between the Atlanta Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates will conclude on Sunday afternoon at PNC Park. The first pitch is set for 1:35 p.m. EDT. Pittsburgh
Game outlook
This weekend's series between the Atlanta Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates will conclude on Sunday afternoon at PNC Park. The first pitch is set for 1:35 p.m. EDT. Pittsburgh currently leads the series 1-0 after taking the first game 11-5. Chris Sale will start for the Braves with a 2.22 ERA, while Martin Perez will start for the Pirates with a 4.8 ERA. Atlanta is the betting favorite with the current line at Atlanta -216. Will the Pirates close out the series the same way they started? Stay tuned to find out.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Braves -216 | Pirates +187
Spread: Braves -1.5 (-125) | Pirates +1.5 (+105)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Atlanta will win straight-up is 68%.
Atlanta Braves
The Philadelphia Phillies currently hold a six-game lead over the Atlanta Braves in the NL East, marking a shift from the Braves' previous dominance in the division. Despite being ranked ninth in runs per game, Atlanta's offense is considered to be underperforming. They rank highly in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage, but struggle in strikeout rate, stolen bases, and home runs. Fans are eagerly awaiting the return of a dominant Chris Sale to boost the team's pitching performance, as he has shown impressive results recently. The Braves are ranked 9th in offense, 6th in defense, and have a 94-68 record this season. Be sure to utilize the BetMGM bonus code WAWBET for a chance to claim a $1,500 first bet offer.