Ivan Nova, Aaron Nola Take Mound in Pittsburgh Pirates vs Philadelphia Phillies Tilt

The Philadelphia Phillies host Pittsburgh on Monday, looking to pick up a win and improve their 27-53 mark against the 37-45 Pirates in MLB betting odds action at Citizens Bank Park.

Ivan Nova gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday; he's 8-5 on the season. The Philadelphia Phillies, meanwhile, will counter with Aaron Nola, who will be looking to improve on his 5-5 mark.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those going with the Philadelphia Phillies in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -112 at Sportsbook for Monday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 8.5 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 4.4-3.6 win for the Phillies on Monday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Philadelphia Phillies Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Philadelphia Phillies bring a 27-53 record to the battle against the 37-45 Pirates. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Pittsburgh injuries news.

The Philadelphia Phillies sit at No. 23 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Pittsburgh Pirates sit at No. 11 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates rank No. 24 at 8.23 hits per game. That compares with the Philadelphia Phillies No. 23 ranking in that category.

Defensively, Pittsburgh features the No. 12-rated defense on the road, allowing 4.41 runs per game. Philadelphia, meanwhile, comes in at No. 23 at home, scoring 4.18 runs per game.