Arizona Diamondbacks vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Picks & Predictions
The Pirates will host the Diamondbacks in the first game of a three-game series on Friday night at PNC Park. Arizona comes into the game after completing a sweep of
Game outlook
The Pirates will host the Diamondbacks in the first game of a three-game series on Friday night at PNC Park. Arizona comes into the game after completing a sweep of Washington, while Pittsburgh closed out a road trip with a loss at Houston. Brandon Pfaadt will start for the Diamondbacks, while Luis Ortiz will take the mound for the Pirates. The game is set to start at 6:40 EST, with Arizona listed as the betting favorite at -131.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Diamondbacks -131 | Pirates +121
Spread: Diamondbacks -1.5 (+127) | Pirates +1.5 (-145)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Arizona will win straight-up is 57%.
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Arizona Diamondbacks are currently on a successful homestand, where they outscored Washington 31-12 in their last three games. They finished July as the best hitting team in the National League with a .283 team batting average and scoring 164 runs in 25 games. Outfielder Jake McCarthy has been hot, hitting .294 with a .787 OPS in 90 games played. On the pitching end, the team earned a 3.93 ERA in July and their starting staff has gone 34-31 with the fewest walks allowed by any rotation in the NL. Arizona's bullpen has a 4.25 ERA through 109 games, with RHP Kevin Ginkel standing out with a 2.68 ERA. In terms of rankings, the Diamondbacks are ranked 2 in offense, #23 in defense, and have a 86-76 record this season. Unfortunately, first baseman Christian Walker has been placed on the 10-day injury list with a left oblique strain, his return date is unknown at this time.