The Milwaukee Brewers will try to be nasty hosts on Sunday when the Pittsburgh Pirates pay a visit to Miller Park.
The match puts starter Ivan Nova for the Pittsburgh Pirates on the hill facing Chase Anderson for the Milwaukee Brewers. Nova brings a 10-6 mark to the game, while Anderson is 7-10 to date on the season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the Milwaukee Brewers in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline underdogs of 110 at Sportsbook for Sunday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 9.5 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 4.8-3.2 win for the Pirates on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Milwaukee Brewers sport a record of 56-73 heading into this matchup, while the Pittsburgh Pirates sit at 66-61 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Milwaukee vs Pittsburgh injuries news.
This game puts the Milwaukee Brewers, most recently No. 18 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 Milwaukee has baseball's No. 24-rated offensive output, at 8.09 hits per game. The Pittsburgh Pirates average 8.78 hits per game, good for No. 16 on the list.
Pittsburgh brings the No. 16-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Brewers's No. 23-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Pirates grabbed a win last time out, defeating J Nelson and the Brewers 9-6 on Saturday at Miller Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Pittsburgh at Chicago, Monday, August 29th
Milwaukee home to St. Louis, Monday, August 29th