The Pittsburgh Pirates will look to bolster their win total and reward those moneyline betting when the Atlanta Braves invade PNC Park on Saturday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will rely on Chad Kuhl to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while R.A. Dickey will be his counterpart for the Atlanta Braves. Chad Kuhl is 0-0 this season, and R.A. Dickey is 0-0.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The moneyline was hovering in the range of -141 for the Pittsburgh Pirates in this one over at Sportsbook. The over under number was sitting near 8 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 4.4-3.0 win for the Braves on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Atlanta Braves vs Pittsburgh Pirates Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pittsburgh Pirates bring a 1-2 record to the battle against the 1-3 Braves. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Atlanta injuries news.
The Pittsburgh Pirates vs Atlanta Braves odds would favor the Braves if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Pittsburgh is rated No. 20 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Atlanta is at No. 10.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Pittsburgh Pirates No. 25-ranked scoring average of 2.67 runs per game, against a Atlanta Braves offense rated No. 28 and scoring 2.25 runs per game. The Pirates have averaged 8 hits per game to date this season, more than the Braves hitters have managed (7.75 per nine innings).
Comparing defensive stats, Atlanta owns the No. 12-rated road mark, allowing 4.5 runs per game on the highway. Pittsburgh, on the other hand, rates No. 10 in scoring at home.
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