Pittsburgh Pirates Expected to Prevail Over Arizona Diamondbacks in Sunday Showdown
The Pittsburgh Pirates will face the Arizona Diamondbacks in the final game of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon. Mitch Keller will be on the mound for the Pirates,
Game outlook
The Pittsburgh Pirates will face the Arizona Diamondbacks in the final game of their three-game series on Sunday afternoon. Mitch Keller will be on the mound for the Pirates, with a 3.34 ERA, while Yilber Diaz will pitch for the Diamondbacks with a 5.40 ERA. Despite Pittsburgh being the betting favorite at -115, the current line has shifted to Arizona being favored at -115.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pirates +104 | Diamondbacks -115
Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-197) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+170)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 51%.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been performing well this season and are currently ranked third in the NL Central with a 52-51 record. Despite being 28th in MLB with a .668 team OPS, they are averaging 4.13 runs per game. Left fielder Bryan Reynolds is leading the team with an .838 OPS and 18 home runs. Right-hander Mitch Keller has a 10-5 record and a 3.34 ERA, pitching seven strong innings in his last game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Overall, Pittsburgh has a power ranking of 5, ranking 23rd in offense and 13th in defense, allowing an average of 4.19 points against them per game.
Arizona Diamondbacks Analysis
The Arizona Diamondbacks have been performing strongly this season, currently ranking third in the NL West with a 53-50 record. Their offense has been particularly impressive, with a .254/.326/.413 team slash line and an average of 4.97 runs scored per game. Second baseman Ketel Marte has been a standout hitter with a .902 OPS and 23 home runs. On the pitching side, rookie Yilber Diaz will be starting the upcoming game after a tough loss in his last outing against the Kansas City Royals. Despite their strong offense, the Diamondbacks rank low in defense, giving up an average of 4.71 points per game. In their recent matchups, Pittsburgh had a successful 2-1 record against Arizona.