Pittsburgh Pirates Home to the San Francisco Giants in MLB Betting Odds Action

The Pittsburgh Pirates battle the visiting San Francisco Giants on Sunday in MLB betting odds action at PNC Park.

The Pittsburgh Pirates will rely on Ivan Nova to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Derek Holland will be his counterpart for the San Francisco Giants. Ivan Nova is 2-2 this season, and Derek Holland is 1-4.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Pittsburgh Pirates as -145 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 8.5 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.0-2.8 victory for the Pirates. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

San Francisco Giants vs Pittsburgh Pirates Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

23-16 Pittsburgh battles the Giants, currently with a 19-21 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs San Francisco injuries news.

According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 9-ranked Pittsburgh Pirates and the No. 13-rated San Francisco Giants in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

On offense, it's a battle between the Pittsburgh Pirates and its No. 5-rated batting order, averaging 5.15 runs per nine innings, against the No. 27 line up of the San Francisco Giants at 3.9 runs per outing.

Pittsburgh owns the No. 14 defense, allowing 5.15 men per game to cross the plate. That contrasts with San Francisco's No. 21-rated defense.