The Cleveland Guardians will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Saturday, April 19, 2025. The game is scheduled for 4:05 PM and will be played at night. Fans can look forward to an exciting game between these two teams.

Guardians vs. Pirates Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Guardians MoneyLine: +148. The Guardians have a strong division record and a solid home performance, making them a good value as the underdog.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.0 (-106). Both teams have shown the ability to score runs in recent games, and with the Guardians’ recent high-scoring game against the Pirates, the over looks promising.

Team Trends

• Cleveland Guardians have a strong home record this season with 5 wins and 1 loss.
• Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled on the road with only 2 wins and 8 losses.
• In their recent game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Cleveland Guardians had 14 hits and 7 extra-base hits.
• Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Andrew Heaney had a solid performance against the Washington Nationals, allowing no runs in 7 1/3 innings.
• Oneil Cruz from the Pittsburgh Pirates hit a home run in two consecutive games against the Cleveland Guardians and Washington Nationals.

Guardians vs Pirates Preview

The Cleveland Guardians are set to visit the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 19, 2025. The game will start at 4:05 PM, under the lights. The Guardians will rely on Ben Lively as their starting pitcher. Lively has a 0-2 record this season with a 4.87 ERA over four games. He pitched well against the Chicago White Sox, allowing no runs in five innings.

The Pirates will counter with Paul Skenes on the mound. Skenes has a 2-1 record and a 2.96 ERA this season. In his last outing against the Washington Nationals, he gave up just one earned run over six innings. Both teams will look to their pitchers to set the tone for the game.

Pirates’ Key Players and Performance

Oneil Cruz is a standout for the Pirates. He has played 18 games with a .230 batting average. Cruz leads the league in home runs, runs, and RBIs, despite a finger soreness issue. Bryan Reynolds is another important player for the Pirates. He has played 20 games with a .222 batting average. Reynolds is second on the team in home runs, runs, and RBIs. Isiah Kiner-Falefa has played 21 games for the Pirates. He holds a .269 batting average. Kiner-Falefa has not hit any home runs but has contributed with 8 runs and 5 RBIs.

Cleveland Guardians: Key Players and Pitching Insights

Steven Kwan is a top performer for the Guardians. He has played 19 games and has a batting average of .320. Kwan ranks second in the league for home runs and RBIs and first in runs. José Ramírez is another significant player for the Guardians. In 18 games, he has a .266 batting average. Ramírez leads the team with four home runs and is fourth in both runs and RBIs. Kyle Manzardo contributes to the Guardians with power. He has played 18 games and has a batting average of .190. Manzardo ties with Ramírez for the team lead in home runs and ranks first in RBIs.

Final Betting Pick

The Guardians MoneyLine at +148 offers value given their strong division record and solid home performance. With a 5-1 home record and a 7-2 division record, they have shown they can win important games. Additionally, the Pirates have struggled on the road with a 2-8 record, which further supports backing the Guardians as underdogs.

For the Over/Under prediction, the Over 8.0 at -106 looks favorable. Both teams have shown they can score, as seen in the Guardians’ recent 10-7 win over the Pirates. The Guardians’ top hitters, like Steven Kwan and José Ramírez, have been productive, and the Pirates’ lineup, led by Oneil Cruz, can also put up runs. This suggests a higher-scoring game is possible.

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