The Pittsburgh Pirates will look to improve on a 84-56 record when they take on the Milwaukee Brewers, a key part of the MLB betting odds line up on Saturday.
Milwaukee puts its faith in starter Zach Davies to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 1-0. Getting the ball for the Pittsburgh Pirates is Jeff Locke, who owns a 7-10 record on the season with a 4.56 ERA.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Milwaukee Brewers were 161 moneyline underdogs in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 8 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 5.4-4.4 win for the Pirates on Saturday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
84-56 Pittsburgh battles the Brewers, currently with a 62-79 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Milwaukee injuries news.
The Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers odds would favor the Brewers if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Pittsburgh is rated No. 14 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Milwaukee is at No. 13.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Milwaukee Brewers rank No. 13 at 8.64 hits per game. That compares with the Pittsburgh Pirates No. 7 ranking in that category.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Pittsburgh has the No. 4-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Brewers own the No. 23 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Brewers were saddled with a loss last time out in J Nelson's start, as they lost 6-3 against Pittsburgh on Friday at PNC Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Milwaukee at Pittsburgh, Sunday, September 13th