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Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: September 25, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET

Venue: PNC Park — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Article updated Sep 24, 10:35 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Milwaukee Brewers (90-67) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (73-84) are gearing up for game 2 of their series at PNC Park on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, at 6:40 PM EDT. The

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The Milwaukee Brewers (90-67) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (73-84) are gearing up for game 2 of their series at PNC Park on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024, at 6:40 PM EDT. The Brewers, who have secured a playoff spot, are looking to maintain their winning streak after a 7-2 victory in game 1. They will be starting Freddy Peralta (ERA: 3.69) on the mound. The Pirates, with Luis L. Ortiz (ERA: 3.43) as their starting pitcher, are hoping to finish their season strong. Fans can tune in to Bally Sports Wisconsin and SportsNet-PIT to catch all the action. Milwaukee opens as the favorite with a line of -151.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Brewers -151 | Pirates +133

Spread: Brewers -1.5 (+110) | Pirates +1.5 (-128)

Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 60%.

Milwaukee Brewers

In game 1 of their 3-game series, the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-2 with a solid all-around performance. Pitcher Tobias Myers delivered a strong 4-inning outing, backed by a scoreless bullpen featuring Hoby Milner, Colin Rea, and Joel Payamps. Offensively, Willy Adames, Jackson Chourio, and Sal Frelick led the way with key hits and runs. The Brewers took the lead early and maintained it throughout the game. Freddy Peralta will start game 2, bringing his experience and skill as the Brewers aim to continue their success in the series. Currently ranked 19th in power rankings, Milwaukee excels in offense and defense, boasting a 90-67 season record.

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Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis

The Pittsburgh Pirates suffered a 7-2 home loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, extending their struggles this season. Pitchers Bailey Falter and Isaac Mattson had tough outings, while Jared Triolo and Joey Bart stood out offensively. Despite their efforts, the lack of offense and pitching woes led to their 84th loss of the season. Luis L. Ortiz will start for the Pirates in game 2, aiming to leverage his experience to help improve the team's performance and end the series on a positive note. The Pirates currently have a power ranking of 23, ranking #23 for offense and #21 for defense, with an overall record of 82-80. In their last three matchups, Milwaukee went 1-2 against Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Pirates Struggle Against Run Line, While Milwaukee Brewers Soar In NL Central

The Pittsburgh Pirates have faced significant challenges this season, particularly in terms of their performance against the run line. With an overall record of 82-75 against the run line, the Pirates have struggled, especially after a loss where their record drops to 41-42. As the home team, they have a disappointing 37-42 record on the run line. Recent games have seen the Pirates fail to cover the run line, achieving this only twice in their last 11 games. In contrast, the Milwaukee Brewers have enjoyed success this season, currently leading the NL Central with a 103-59 record. Their strong offensive performance, averaging 4.81 runs and 8.42 hits per game, along with a solid defense that limits opponents to an average of 4.1 runs and 8.01 hits per game, position them as formidable contenders. With a run line record of 81-76 and impressive performances on the road, the Brewers are a reliable choice as they head into the playoffs.

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SportsJaw Brewers vs Pirates archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Brewers vs Pirates matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Milwaukee Brewers-145 → -155Moved
  • Moneyline · Pittsburgh Pirates+133 → +140Moved
  • Spread · Milwaukee Brewers-1.5 (+106) → -1.5 (+105)Moved
  • Spread · Pittsburgh Pirates+1.5 (-128) → +1.5 (-125)Moved
  • Total · Over7.5 (-110) → 8 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under7.5 (-110) → 8 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Milwaukee Brewers
103-59 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Pittsburgh Pirates
82-80 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-09-25T02:35:25.180Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-09-24Milwaukee Brewers 7 · Pittsburgh Pirates 2
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Milwaukee Brewers 2-1

Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on September 25, 2024, a 1-run decision in the series. Pittsburgh Pirates' strongest period was the 5th inning, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Milwaukee Brewers -1.5 (+105) spread, Pittsburgh Pirates covered, while the 3 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 8.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoversMoneyline · Milwaukee Brewers -147Loss
  • KryptonMoneyline · Milwaukee Brewers -151Loss
  • BooksworstnightmareMoneyline · Milwaukee Brewers -152Loss