The Pittsburgh Pirates have faced little difficulty when taking on the Miami Marlins with the Bucs winning nine of the past 10 when the teams clash. The Pirates rolled over the Marlins in the first game of the series Monday with a 10-0 victory.
The Marlins will hope that ace Jose Fernandez can end their losing ways against the Pirates when he takes to the bump Tuesday. Fernandez has been automatic in his recent starts with the righty going 6-0 with a 1.89 ERA and 58 strikeouts in his past six starts.
The Pirates will counter with their own streaking pitcher, as Gerrit Cole gets the start. Cole is 3-0 with a 1.04 ERA in his past four starts. Those four starts have seen Cole surrender just three earned runs while posting a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 19-to-6.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Pittsburgh Pirates listed as underdogs of 118 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 6.5, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Pirates to win this game 5.1-3.9. 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 26-25 heading into this matchup, while the Pittsburgh Pirates sit at 29-21 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs Pittsburgh injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 21-ranked Miami Marlins and the No. 6-rated Pittsburgh Pirates in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Miami Marlins No. 24-ranked scoring average of 3.96 runs per game, against a Pittsburgh Pirates offense rated No. 4 and scoring 5.14 runs per game. The Marlins have averaged 9.33 hits per game to date this season, less than the Pirates hitters have managed (10.04 per nine innings).
Miami owns the No. 14 defense, allowing 3.96 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with Pittsburgh's No. 17-rated defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Pittsburgh enjoyed a laugher in their last game on Monday, running up a 10-0 score against the Marlins.
Next Betting Matchups
Pittsburgh at Miami, Wednesday, June 1st