Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Milwaukee Brewers with Odds and Betting Pick

The Milwaukee Brewers look to emerge victorious in MLB odds action as the Pittsburgh Pirates arrive at Miller Park on Saturday.

Pittsburgh puts its faith in starter Jameson Taillon to earn a win and boost his personal mark of 2-1. Getting the ball for the Milwaukee Brewers is Chase Anderson, who owns a 5-10 record on the season with a 5.40 ERA.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Milwaukee Brewers as 120 moneyline underdogs in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 9 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.8-3.8 win for the Brewers. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

45-56 Milwaukee battles the Pirates, currently with a 52-49 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Milwaukee vs Pittsburgh injuries news.

The Milwaukee Brewers sit at No. 15 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Pittsburgh Pirates sit at No. 12 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Milwaukee Brewers No. 24-rated offense, averaging 4.04 runs per game, against a Pittsburgh Pirates defense that ranks No. 18 at 4.6 in runs allowed per game. The Milwaukee Brewers have averaged 8.04 hits per game so far, less than Pittsburgh Pirates batters have averaged on the year (9.03 hits per game).

Pittsburgh brings the No. 18-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Brewers's No. 20-ranked defense.