MLB wagering interest swings to the Pittsburgh Pirates vs Philadelphia Phillies battle on Wednesday at Citizens Bank Park as the Phillies try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.
The Philadelphia Phillies will turn to Jake Thompson and his 1-5 record as they look for a win in this one, while the Pittsburgh Pirates send Steven Brault (0-2) to the hill.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Philadelphia Phillies as 125 moneyline underdogs in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 8.5 at shops such as Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 4.0-3.8 win for the Phillies on Wednesday. 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 sport a record of 64-81 heading into this matchup, while the Pittsburgh Pirates sit at 70-73 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Philadelphia vs Pittsburgh injuries news.
The Philadelphia Phillies vs Pittsburgh Pirates odds would favor the Pirates if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Philadelphia is rated No. 29 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Pittsburgh is at No. 22.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Philadelphia Phillies No. 30 ranked offense (3.65 runs per game) against a Pittsburgh Pirates defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 19 at 4.59 runs allowed per game. The Philadelphia Phillies have been averaging 7.88 hits per game, less than the Pittsburgh Pirates have managed so far this season (8.78 hits on average).
Pittsburgh brings the No. 19-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Phillies's No. 23-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
I Nova fanned 11 Philadelphia batters in the team's last outing, leading the Pirates to a 5-3 victory over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
- Pittsburgh is 2-10 ATS in its last 12 games
- Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 7 games
- Pittsburgh is 10-3 ATS in its last 13 games on the road
- Philadelphia is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
- Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Philadelphia's last 8 games
- Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, Thursday, September 15th
