Moneyline Favors Miami Marlins in MLB Battle with Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates will look to improve on a 26-35 record when they take on the Miami Marlins, a key part of the MLB betting odds line up on Saturday.

Pittsburgh hands the ball to starter Trevor Williams in this one and he'll try to improve on his 3-3 mark on the year. Miami counters with Dan Straily, who will try to quiet the fans and the Pirates bats at the same time.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Miami Marlins listed as favorites of -109 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 9.5, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.6-5.1 victory for the Marlins. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Miami Marlins vs Pittsburgh Pirates Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Pittsburgh Pirates sport a record of 26-35 heading into this matchup, while the Miami Marlins sit at 27-33 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Miami injuries news.

It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 11-rated Pittsburgh Pirates and the league No. 8-ranked Miami Marlins, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Pittsburgh has baseball's No. 23-rated offensive output, at 8.31 hits per game. The Miami Marlins average 9.3 hits per game, good for No. 4 on the list.

Comparing defensive stats, Miami owns the No. 22-rated road mark, allowing 5.1 runs per game on the highway. Pittsburgh, on the other hand, rates No. 28 in scoring at home.