Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Picks & Predictions
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to conclude their home series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, with a 6:40 PM Eastern first pitch. The teams have split the last four
Game outlook
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to conclude their home series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday, with a 6:40 PM Eastern first pitch. The teams have split the last four games with two wins each. Aaron Civale will take the mound for the Brewers, with a 4.65 ERA, while Mitch Keller will start for the Pirates, carrying a 4.21 ERA. Milwaukee is the favorite with a -116 opening line, which has remained unchanged.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Brewers -116 | Pirates +104
Spread: Brewers -1.5 (+134) | Pirates +1.5 (-162)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 54%.
Milwaukee Brewers
In the upcoming series finale, RHP Aaron Civale will take the mound for Cleveland against the Pirates. Civale has had success against the Pirates in two of his last three starts, most recently allowing one run on six hits over 6.1 innings while striking out six. However, Civale has struggled on the road, with a higher ERA and opponents hitting better than .275 against him. He has also been vulnerable under the lights, allowing 21 homers in 20 night starts. Milwaukee, entering the contest with a power ranking of 19, is currently ranked 5th in offense, averaging 4.81 runs per game. They are also 5th in defense, allowing 4.01 runs per game, and have a 90-67 record for the season. However, the Brewers have seen a decline in their offensive production in September, hitting under .220 at the plate and struggling to drive home runners in scoring position. Despite this, Milwaukee remains in the top 10 in hits per game and extra-base hits on the road.