MLB wagering interest swings to the Pittsburgh Pirates vs Miami Marlins battle on Thursday at Marlins Park as the Marlins try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.
Miami sends Justin Nicolino out against Gerrit Cole for the Pittsburgh Pirates in this game. Nicolino is 2-1 with a 3.77 ERA on the season, while Cole is 14-7 on the year and has a 2.55 ERA.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The visiting Pittsburgh Pirates were -170 moneyline favorites in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 7 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.5-3.4 victory for the Pirates. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Miami Marlins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Miami Marlins sport a record of 51-76 heading into this matchup, while the Pittsburgh Pirates sit at 76-49 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs Pittsburgh injuries news.
This game puts the Miami Marlins, most recently No. 23 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Pittsburgh Pirates, who rate a No. 6 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Miami has baseball's No. 29-rated offensive output, at 8.56 hits per game. The Pittsburgh Pirates average 9.1 hits per game, good for No. 7 on the list.
Pittsburgh brings the No. 3-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Marlins's No. 16-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Pittsburgh got the job done in their last match in a 7-2 victory over Miami on Wednesday at Marlins Park behind starter J Locke.
Next Betting Matchups
Pittsburgh home to Colorado, Friday, August 28th
Miami at Washington, Friday, August 28th