Miami Marlins take on the Pittsburgh Pirates with Odds and Betting Pick

A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Miami Marlins dueling the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday at PNC Park.

Pittsburgh hands the ball to starter Charlie Morton in this one and he'll try to improve on his 0-0 mark on the year. Miami counters with David Phelps, 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 underdogs of 126 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 7.5, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Pirates to win this game 4.5-3.8. 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 bring a 21-22 record to the battle against the 18-27 Marlins. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Miami injuries news.

The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Pittsburgh Pirates at No. 11 and the Miami Marlins at No. 30 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

When it comes to getting on base, the visiting Miami Marlins rank No. 8 at 8.87 hits per game. That compares with the Pittsburgh Pirates No. 15 ranking in that category.

Comparing defensive stats, Miami owns the No. 17-rated road mark, allowing 4.3 runs per game on the highway. Pittsburgh, on the other hand, rates No. 11 in scoring at home.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Miami rolled to a 5-2 win against Baltimore on Sunday, as Tom Koehler and the Marlins' bats led the team to victory at Marlins Park.

The Pirates hope for a dominant pitching performance similar to their last game when Francisco Liriano struck out 12 batters in 9-1 victory on Sunday at PNC Park.

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