The visiting Pittsburgh Pirates hope for a solid performance on Saturday as they look to pick up a win at PETCO Park against the San Diego Padres.
San Diego hands the ball to starter Tyson Ross in this one and he'll try to improve on his 2-4 mark on the year. Pittsburgh counters with Charlie Morton, who will try to quiet the fans and the Padres bats at the same time.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Pittsburgh Pirates listed as underdogs of 110 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 7, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 5.1-3.2 win for the Pirates on Saturday. Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 5.1-3.2 result in favor of the Pirates today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Diego Padres Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
24-26 San Diego battles the Pirates, currently with a 25-23 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and San Diego vs Pittsburgh injuries news.
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the San Diego Padres at No. 28 and the Pittsburgh Pirates at No. 4 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up San Diego Padres No. 11 ranked offense (4.32 runs per game) against a Pittsburgh Pirates defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 3 at 3.44 runs allowed per game. The San Diego Padres have been averaging 8.5 hits per game, less than the Pittsburgh Pirates have managed so far this season (8.65 hits on average).
Defensively, Pittsburgh features the No. 2-rated defense on the road, allowing 3.38 runs per game. San Diego, meanwhile, comes in at No. 17 at home, scoring 4.24 runs per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Francisco Liriano did his job in a losing cause last time out against San Diego, striking out 11 in a 6-2 loss on Friday at PETCO Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Pittsburgh at San Diego, Sunday, May 31st