Colorado Rockies vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Picks & Predictions
The Colorado Rockies will face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday at PNC Park, with first pitch scheduled for 1:35 p.m. ET. Ryan Feltner, with a 5.13 ERA, will be
Game outlook
The Colorado Rockies will face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday at PNC Park, with first pitch scheduled for 1:35 p.m. ET. Ryan Feltner, with a 5.13 ERA, will be starting for the Rockies, while Bailey Falter, with a 4.22 ERA, will take the mound for the Pirates. Pittsburgh is the favorite in this matchup, opening at -149 and currently sitting at -152.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Rockies +134 | Pirates -152
Spread: Rockies +1.5 (-160) | Pirates -1.5 (+140)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 60%.
Colorado Rockies
The Colorado Rockies ended a five-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory in the first game of the series against the Pirates. Pitcher Cal Quantrill led the way, pitching seven shutout innings with nine strikeouts. The Rockies scored all three of their runs in the sixth inning. Overall, the team ranks poorly in several offensive and pitching categories. Pitcher Feltner will start the next game, coming off a decent performance in his last start. The team's power ranking is 27, with their offense ranked 23rd and defense ranked last in the league. The Rockies have a record of 58-104 this season. Sports betting promos are available for those interested.
Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been struggling lately, dropping eight of their last ten games and falling seven games out of first place in the NL Central division. Despite winning four of their first six games, they have since been swept in series by the Mets, Red Sox, and Athletics. With unimpressive offensive statistics, including ranking 18th in OBP and 26th in home runs and RBI, they will need to improve to climb back into the Central race. The Pirates' pitching staff has a 3.77 ERA and 1.23 WHIP, with Falter set to pitch in the upcoming game after a couple of rough outings. Their power ranking is 26, with rankings of 24th for offense and 13th for defense. They have a record of 15-19 overall. If you're looking for more MLB winners, consider checking out our Expert Picks.