Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Diego Padres Betting Picks & Predictions
This article previews the upcoming game between the San Diego Padres and the Pittsburgh Pirates, scheduled for 9:40 PM Eastern on Tuesday. The Padres have been performing
Game outlook
This article previews the upcoming game between the San Diego Padres and the Pittsburgh Pirates, scheduled for 9:40 PM Eastern on Tuesday. The Padres have been performing well, winning three of their last four games. Luis Ortiz will be starting as pitcher for the Pirates, while Michael King will be on the mound for the Padres. San Diego is the betting favorite, with the current line set at -199. Overall, it looks to be an exciting matchup for both teams.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pirates +178 | Padres -199
Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-122) | Padres -1.5 (+105)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 67%.
Pittsburgh Pirates
In Sunday's game three against the Dodgers, the Pittsburgh Pirates were swept as they lost 5-6. The Pirates had nine hits, with Andrew McCutchen leading the way with two home runs and four RBIs. Bailey Falter started the game, allowing four runs on seven hits over four innings. RHP Luis Ortiz is set to start game two after splitting with the Padres in his last two starts. Ortiz holds a 5-2 record with a 3.40 ERA. Pittsburgh averages 4.21 runs per game and has struggled at the plate this season, hitting .235 as a team. Despite ranking low in offense, the Pirates have shown improvement in hitting doubles in August. They also have a high strikeout rate, which limits their offensive output on a consistent basis. Currently, Pittsburgh ranks 21st in offense, 17th in defense, and has a record of 82-80.