Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Diego Padres Betting Odds Analysis, Lines and Pick

A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting San Diego Padres dueling the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday at PNC Park.

The match puts starter Andrew Cashner for the San Diego Padres on the hill facing Charlie Morton for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Cashner brings a 3-9 mark to the game, while Morton is 6-2 to date on the season.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the MLB moneyline for this betting odds matchup, Pittsburgh sat as -140 favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook. The over/under total was set at 7.5, according to Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 4.2-2.1 win for the Pirates on Wednesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

San Diego Padres vs Pittsburgh Pirates Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Pittsburgh (49-34) will face the 39-47 Padres in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs San Diego injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 10 (Pittsburgh Pirates) and the No. 29 (San Diego Padres) teams, according to our current MLB Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Pittsburgh Pirates No. 17 ranked offense (4.01 runs per game) against a San Diego Padres defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 23 at 4.48 runs allowed per game. The Pittsburgh Pirates have been averaging 8.92 hits per game, more than the San Diego Padres have managed so far this season (8.16 hits on average).

Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Pittsburgh has the No. 2-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Padres own the No. 23 mark in runs allowed.