The Philadelphia Phillies look to emerge victorious in MLB odds action as the Pittsburgh Pirates arrive at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday.
It's a pitching duel between Jake Arrieta for the Philadelphia Phillies (1-0 on the year) and Jameson Taillon for Pittsburgh Pirates (2-0 so far).
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those betting on the visitors in this one found the Pittsburgh Pirates listed as underdogs of 105 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Total bettors saw the number open in the area of 7.5, check for odds updates at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.8-3.7 win for the Phillies. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Philadelphia Phillies Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Philadelphia Phillies bring a 10-7 record to the battle against the 12-6 Pirates. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Pittsburgh injuries news.
This game puts the Philadelphia Phillies, most recently No. 4 in Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings, up against the Pittsburgh Pirates, who rate a No. 12 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Philadelphia Phillies and its No. 8-rated batting order, averaging 5.18 runs per nine innings, against the No. 5 line up of the Pittsburgh Pirates at 5.5 runs per outing.
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Philadelphia has the No. 11-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Pirates own the No. 16 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Pirates grabbed a win last time out, defeating Kyle Freeland and the Rockies 10-2 on Wednesday at PNC Park.
Philadelphia suffered a 7-3 loss against Atlanta on Wednesday, as Vincent Velasquez wasn't able to lead his team to victory at SunTrust Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, Friday, April 20th