MLB Odds with Pick - Pittsburgh Pirates vs Atlanta Braves

The Atlanta Braves host Pittsburgh on Thursday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 20-24 mark against the 21-26 Pirates in MLB betting odds action at SunTrust Park.

The Atlanta Braves will rely on Bartolo Colon to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Ivan Nova will be his counterpart for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bartolo Colon is 2-4 this season, and Ivan Nova is 4-3.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Atlanta Braves as -104 moneyline underdogs in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 9 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 5.8-4.8 win for the Braves on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Atlanta Braves Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Atlanta (20-24) will face the 21-26 Pirates in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Atlanta vs Pittsburgh injuries news.

The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Atlanta Braves rated this week at No. 20 and the Pittsburgh Pirates sitting at No. 21.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Atlanta Braves No. 14-ranked scoring average of 4.64 runs per game, against a Pittsburgh Pirates offense rated No. 27 and scoring 3.96 runs per game. The Braves have averaged 9.27 hits per game to date this season, more than the Pirates hitters have managed (7.77 per nine innings).

Atlanta owns the No. 28 defense, allowing 4.64 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Pittsburgh's No. 17-rated defense.