On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the Miami Marlins in the first of what certainly will be an exciting four-game series! Who will take the W in what will be one of the better MLB games on the schedule?
Read further to get up-to-date information to assist you with Pirates vs Marlins betting.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins Odds
Before you do any Pirates vs Marlins betting, it is important to know the odds for the game.
The Marlins are the moneyline favorites, priced at -135. The Pirates check in at +115. Miami is favored by 1.5 runs on the run line, and the over/under is 7.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins Information
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Miami Marlins
Location of the game: Marlins Park, Miami, FL.
Date & Time: Thursday, June 22. 6:40 PM ET.
How to watch: ESPN+
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins Analysis
Looking at their past MLB schedule, the Pirates have fallen back to earth in the last two weeks, having lost nine games in a row.
They will look to get back into the win column Thursday when they open a four-game set with the Marlins.
The Marlins have lost two straight themselves, so something will have to give Thursday night.
Pittsburgh Pirates Performance Recap and Analysis
The Pittsburgh Pirates come into play with a record of 34-39. According to the MLB standings, the Pirates are in fourth place in the National League Central, five games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the division race.
The Pirates have lost nine consecutive games to freefall in the division. The most recent Pittsburgh Pirates score was an 8-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs.
Offensively, the Pirates are led by left fielder Bryan Reynolds, who is hitting .279 with eight home runs and 40 RBI. Center fielder Jack Suwinski leads the team with 15 home runs.
Pittsburgh Pirates Key Injuries
According to the MLB injury report, the Pirates have Reynolds and designated hitter Andrew McCutchen both listed as day-to-day, but nothing else really of note.
Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Trends to Know
When making MLB picks, it is important to note some trends that occur. The Pirates have an away record of 16-20, and they are 27-27 as the run-line underdog.
Miami Marlins Performance Recap and Analysis
The Miami Marlins come into play with a record of 42-33. Looking at the MLB standings, the Marlins currently sit in second place in the National League East, six games behind the Atlanta Braves.
Miami has lost two straight and will be looking to get back on track. Looking at the Miami Marlins schedule, they will have four games with Pittsburgh, followed by three with the Boston Red Sox and three with the Braves, so there is an opportunity to move up closer with the Braves in the standings.
Taking a look at MLB player stats helps you get an idea of who can influence a game. Offensively, the Marlins are led by second baseman Luis Arraez, who leads all of baseball with a .398 batting average. Designated hitter Jorge Soler has done the heavy lifting to the tune of 21 home runs and 45 RBI.
Miami Marlins Key Injuries
Taking a look at the MLB injury report, injuries of note for the Marlins include center fielder Jazz Chisholm is on the 10-day IL with a toe injury that has caused him to miss the better part of a month.
Miami Marlins Betting Trends
This season, the Marlins have a home record of 22-15, and they have a record of 12-20 as the run-line favorite. This is significant when you are doing Pirates vs Marlins betting.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins Betting Picks
The Marlins are the favorites in this game with the moneyline set at -135. The Pirates are coming in as an underdog with their moneyline set at +115.
The teams will have to combine for more than seven runs if you bet the over and less than seven if you bet the under.
If you bet the Marlins with the run line, they will have to win the game by at least two runs; if you bet the Pirates, they will have to be within a run or win the game outright.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins Prediction
Overall, the Marlins have played much better than the Pirates and are in a much tougher division. The National League Central is one of the weaker divisions in baseball, and the Pirates are struggling.
With that being said, betting on either of these MLB teams with the moneyline doesn’t add much value. I think the most value, even though the Marlins have not done well as run-line favorites, is to take them to cover the 1.5 runs. It pays $155 on a $100 bet.
- MLB Pick: Miami -1.5
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