San Diego Padres Face the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday: MLB Odds and Betting Trends

The Pittsburgh Pirates battle the visiting San Diego Padres on Sunday in MLB betting odds action at PNC Park.

The Pittsburgh Pirates will turn to Jameson Taillon and his 6-5 record as they look for a win in this one, while the San Diego Padres send Clayton Richard (5-12) to the hill.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The moneyline was hovering in the range of -193 for the Pittsburgh Pirates in this one over at Sportsbook. The over under number was sitting near 8.5 at Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.8-3.4 win for the Pirates. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

San Diego Padres vs Pittsburgh Pirates Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Pittsburgh (53-57) will face the 49-60 Padres in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs San Diego injuries news.

This game puts the Pittsburgh Pirates, most recently No. 14 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the San Diego Padres, who rate a No. 23 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Pittsburgh Pirates No. 26 ranked offense (4.25 runs per game) against a San Diego Padres defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 23 at 5.05 runs allowed per game. The Pittsburgh Pirates have been averaging 8.42 hits per game, more than the San Diego Padres have managed so far this season (7.79 hits on average).

San Diego brings the No. 23-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Pirates's No. 14-ranked defense.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

San Diego looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Pirates, a 5-2 final on Saturday in support of Dinelson Lamet at PNC Park.

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