Pittsburgh Sends Gerrit Cole vs Hector Santiago in Los Angeles Angels vs Pirates Game

The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Pittsburgh and Los Angeles on Sunday, with the host Pirates trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.

The match puts starter Hector Santiago for the Los Angeles Angels on the hill facing Gerrit Cole for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Santiago brings a mark to the game, while Cole is 5-4 to date on the season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The moneyline was hovering in the range of -165 for the Pittsburgh Pirates in this one over at Sportsbook. The over under number was sitting near 7.5 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.8-3.6 victory for the Angels. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Los Angeles Angels vs Pittsburgh Pirates Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Pittsburgh Pirates sport a record of 30-25 heading into this matchup, while the Los Angeles Angels sit at 25-30 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Los Angeles injuries news.

The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Pittsburgh Pirates rated this week at No. 6 and the Los Angeles Angels sitting at No. 11.

Statistical Matchup

On offense, it's a battle between the Pittsburgh Pirates and its No. 5-rated batting order, averaging 4.96 runs per nine innings, against the No. 13 line up of the Los Angeles Angels at 4.35 runs per outing.

Comparing defensive stats, Los Angeles owns the No. 19-rated road mark, allowing 4.42 runs per game on the highway. Pittsburgh, on the other hand, rates No. 6 in scoring at home.