Pittsburgh Pirates Home to the Chicago White Sox in MLB Betting Odds Action

The Pittsburgh Pirates will try to be nasty hosts on Wednesday when the Chicago White Sox pay a visit to PNC Park.

Pittsburgh hands the ball to starter Jameson Taillon in this one and he'll try to improve on his 2-3 mark on the year. Chicago counters with Hector Santiago, who will try to quiet the fans and the Pirates bats at the same time.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.0-4.6 victory for the White Sox. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Chicago White Sox vs Pittsburgh Pirates Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

24-17 Pittsburgh battles the White Sox, currently with a 10-28 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Chicago injuries news.

The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Pittsburgh Pirates rated this week at No. 4 and the Chicago White Sox sitting at No. 26.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features the Pittsburgh Pirates No. 5-ranked scoring average of 5.07 runs per game, against a Chicago White Sox offense rated No. 28 and scoring 3.87 runs per game. The Pirates have averaged 8.98 hits per game to date this season, more than the White Sox hitters have managed (8.24 per nine innings).

Defensively, Chicago features the No. 27-rated defense on the road, allowing 5.85 runs per game. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, comes in at No. 4 at home, scoring 5.68 runs per game.