The Atlanta Braves will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Sunday, May 11, 2025. The game is scheduled to start at 1:35 PM. Fans can look forward to this night game as the Braves visit the Pirates’ home turf.

Braves vs. Pirates Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Braves MoneyLine: -206. The Braves have a better overall record and a stronger home performance. Chris Sale’s pitching stats also favor the Braves over the Pirates.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-103). Both teams have struggled with hitting, and the pitching matchup suggests a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The Atlanta Braves have a better home record at 12-6 compared to their road record of 7-14.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates are 10 games back in the NL Central with a record of 13-27.
• In a recent game on May 10th, AJ Smith-Shawver of the Braves pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing 1 run and striking out 7.
• Joey Bart of the Pirates went 4 for 4 with 4 singles in the game on May 10th against the Braves.
• The Braves’ division record is 3-2, while the Pirates’ division record is 3-9.

Braves vs Pirates Preview

The Atlanta Braves are ready to play against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Sunday, May 11, 2025. The game is set to begin at 1:35 PM. Fans will watch as Chris Sale takes the mound for the Braves. Sale has pitched in eight games this season, with a record of 1-3 and an ERA of 4.07.

On the other side, Carmen Mlodzinski will start for the Pirates. Mlodzinski has played in seven games this season, holding a record of 1-3 with an ERA of 6.16. Both teams will aim to improve their records as they compete in this night game. The matchup between these starting pitchers will be key to watch.

Pirates’ Key Players and Current Form

Oneil Cruz stands out for the Pirates. He leads the team in home runs with 8 and has scored 23 runs. However, Cruz is dealing with lower back tightness and might not play in the next game. Bryan Reynolds has played 39 games this season. He has hit 5 home runs and leads the team with 19 RBIs. His batting average is .215, and he ranks second in runs scored for the Pirates. Andrew McCutchen has a batting average of .250. He has hit 3 home runs and has 13 RBIs. McCutchen’s on-base percentage is .344, and he has scored 10 runs this season.

Braves’ Offensive and Pitching Overview

The Atlanta Braves have a solid lineup. Austin Riley leads the team with a .284 batting average. He has hit 8 home runs and has 25 RBIs. Riley also ranks first in the league for home runs and RBIs. Matt Olson has been a key player for the Braves too. He has a batting average of .221 and 7 home runs. Olson leads the team in runs with 21 and has 21 RBIs. Marcell Ozuna adds depth with a .268 batting average and 5 home runs. On the mound, Chris Sale is the starting pitcher for the Braves. He has started 8 games this season with a 1-3 record. Sale has an ERA of 4.07 and a WHIP of 1.36. He has struck out 56 batters in 42 innings.

Final Betting Pick

The Braves have a stronger home record at 12-6, which supports the MoneyLine pick of -206. Chris Sale’s pitching stats, with a K/9 of 12.00, give the Braves an edge. The Pirates have struggled on the road, with a 5-14 record, making it tough for them to compete.

The Under 8.0 pick is backed by both teams’ hitting struggles. The Braves’ batting average is .237, while the Pirates’ is .218. With Sale’s solid ERA of 4.07 and the Pirates’ ERA at 4.17, a low-scoring game is likely. Both teams have shown limited offensive output in recent games, further supporting this pick.

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