Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago White Sox Betting Picks & Predictions
The Chicago White Sox will face the Pittsburgh Pirates at home on Saturday, with the series tied at two wins each. The game is set to start at 2:10 PM Eastern time. Luis
Game outlook
The Chicago White Sox will face the Pittsburgh Pirates at home on Saturday, with the series tied at two wins each. The game is set to start at 2:10 PM Eastern time. Luis Ortiz will be the starting pitcher for the Pirates with an ERA of 2.95, while Chris Flexen will take the mound for the White Sox with an ERA of 4.95. Pittsburgh is the betting favorite, opening at -150 and the current line is Pittsburgh -132. Please note that this summary was written before Friday's game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pirates -132 | White Sox +120
Spread: Pirates -1.5 (+122) | White Sox +1.5 (-140)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 57%.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates bounced back after a tough loss to win game three with a 1-0 final score. They recorded six hits with Yasmani Grandal getting the only RBI. Starting pitcher Paul Skenes had an impressive performance with no hits allowed and 11 strikeouts over seven innings. RHP Luis Ortiz is expected to start in the next game, with a record of 4-2 and ERA of 2.95. The Pirates have struggled offensively this season, ranking 27th in batting average at .229. However, they have shown improvement in July, with 19 home runs in 10 games. Pittsburgh will need to focus on hitting for extra bases and reducing strikeouts to continue their success. With a power ranking of 7, the Pirates are currently ranked 21st in offense, 16th in defense, and hold a season record of 82-80.