The Milwaukee Brewers will try to be nasty hosts on Tuesday when the Pittsburgh Pirates pay a visit to Miller Park.
The Milwaukee Brewers will turn to Brent Suter and his 2-2 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Pittsburgh Pirates send Gerrit Cole (11-9) to the hill.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Milwaukee Brewers as -121 moneyline favorites in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 8.5 at shops such as Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.0-3.8 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
75-69 Milwaukee battles the Pirates, currently with a 68-77 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. 11 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Pittsburgh Pirates sit at No. 26 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Milwaukee has baseball's No. 21-rated offensive output, at 8.33 hits per game. The Pittsburgh Pirates average 8.28 hits per game, good for No. 28 on the list.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Milwaukee has the No. 8-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Pirates own the No. 13 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Pirates didn't allow a single run in their last start, as their staff shut out Milwaukee 7-0 on Monday at Miller Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Pittsburgh at Milwaukee, Wednesday, September 13th