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Arizona Diamondbacks Favored to Defeat Pittsburgh Pirates in Valley of the Sun Showdown

In this article, we provide a prediction for the upcoming game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Arizona Diamondbacks in the Valley of the Sun. The Pirates recently split a series with the Milwaukee Brewers, while the Diamondbacks were swept by the St. Louis Cardinals. The starting pitchers will be Mike Burrows for the Pirates and Corbin Burnes for the Diamondbacks. Arizona is favored to win the game, with the current betting line at -255. Stay tuned for the outcome of this anticipated matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pirates +225 | Diamondbacks -255
• Spread: Pirates +1.5 (+110) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (-130)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 72%.

Pittsburgh vs Arizona Stats

Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh suffered their second loss in six games against the Brewers on Sunday, dropping them to 19-35 and last place in the NL Central. Despite a strong offensive showing with multiple hits from Canario and Frazier, the Pirates fell short in the contest. Burrows will take the mound for his second start of the season after being called up from Triple-A Indianapolis, looking to improve upon his previous outing against Milwaukee. The team's power ranking sits at 26, with a struggling offense averaging 3.04 runs per game and a defense allowing 4.28 runs per game. They currently hold a record of 19-36 for the season.

Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis

The Arizona Diamondbacks suffered a series of close losses to the St. Louis Cardinals over the weekend, extending their losing streak to five games. Despite their efforts, they were defeated in their latest game, with key players like Eugenio Suarez and Pavin Smith leading the offense. Pitcher Corbin Burnes is set to take the mound in their next game, looking to improve upon his recent performances. The Diamondbacks currently have a power ranking of 17 and are ranked 5th in offense, 24th in defense, and hold a 27-27 overall record. Against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Arizona has recently struggled, winning only one game out of their last three matchups.

Pittsburgh Pirates Face Uphill Battle Against Arizona Diamondbacks as Offense Struggles

The Pittsburgh Pirates came into Monday's game with positive momentum, however, their offensive struggles, particularly on the road, have been a significant challenge. It is important to note that pitcher Burrows is relatively inexperienced, with only two starts in his major league career so far. On the opposing side, Burnes had been on a three-game winning streak before his recent defeat against the Dodgers. Despite the loss, Burnes still delivered a quality performance, showcasing signs of improvement after a slow start to the season. Given these factors, it would be advisable to consider the Arizona Diamondbacks as the favorable choice in this matchup, especially with Burnes likely to have another strong performance at home.

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