The Arizona Diamondbacks (59-51) travel to face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates (55-54) on Saturday, August 3rd. This game will be played at PNC Park in Pittsburgh and televised on None. The Diamondbacks are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Pirates are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Diamondbacks. First pitch is set for 5:40 CT.
Diamondbacks vs. Pirates Betting Prediction
- Money Line Prediction: Diamondbacks (+100)
- Over/Under Prediction: Over 8.5 Runs
- Diamondbacks have won 8 of their last 10 games.
- Diamondbacks have scored an average of 7.4 runs per game in their last 5 road games.
- Diamondbacks have a 4-game winning streak.
- Diamondbacks have won 3 out of 4 head-to-head games against the Pirates in the last 15 games.
- Diamondbacks have a better away record (28-26) compared to the Pirates’ home record (26-27).
Diamondbacks vs Pirates
It was a high-scoring game in the most recent game of this Diamondbacks vs Pirates series. Arizona went into the matchup as -132 favorites and squeaked out a 9-8 win. The Diamondbacks had a huge 1st inning, scoring five of their nine runs. As for the Pirates, they scored two runs in the 5th and added six more in the 6th but couldn’t complete the comeback.
Pittsburgh actually outhit the Diamondbacks in the game 13 to 11. Both teams had three home runs. Heading into the game, the Diamondbacks had the better offense, averaging 5.2 runs per game compared to the Pirates at 4.0 runs per game.
Brandon Pfaadt got the start for Arizona, going five innings and giving up three earned runs. He finished the game with just one strikeout and allowed one home run. Dylan Floro got the win out of the bullpen, and Ryan Thompson got the save.
Arizona has been a solid bet on the run line this season, especially on the road and as underdogs. Their run line record is 31-23 on the road and 35-23 as underdogs, but as favorites, they are 21-31. The Diamondbacks have an overall over/under record of 60-47, and when the total is 8.5 runs, their O/U record is 22-14.
The Diamondbacks are currently on a five-series winning streak and have won four straight series on the road. They have an 18-13-4 series record this season and are 8-2 in their last 10 games. Arizona is 4.0 games behind the Dodgers in the NL West with a 59-51 overall record.
Jordan Montgomery Gets The Start For The Diamondbacks
Jordan Montgomery gets the start for the Diamondbacks today as he faces off against the Pirates on the road. So far this season, he has made 15 starts and has a record of 7-5 with an ERA of 6.51. Looking at his numbers, Montgomery has a WHIP of 1.69 and opponents are batting .309 this season. In his last outing, he finished with a no-decision, giving up six earned runs in four innings of work. Before that, he had won two straight starts. One positive note is that Montgomery has a BB/9 of 3.25 compared to 5.79 for strikeouts.
Diamondbacks Offense Breakdown
Arizona comes into today’s game as the top-scoring team in the league, averaging 5.2 runs per contest. They have been even better at home, also averaging 5.2 runs per game. The Diamondbacks have been one of the league’s best-hitting teams so far, batting .258 as a team, which is the 3rd best mark in the league.
Over his last seven games, Ketel Marte has gone 10/24 at the plate with four homers and 10 RBIs. This has helped him move into the team lead in batting average (.303) and RBIs (74). Christian Walker is also among the league leaders in RBIs, as his 71 RBIs is 10th best in the league. Eugenio Suarez comes into the game on a five-game hitting streak and has gone 11/27 in his last seven games.
The Pirates are 55-54 overall and are 7 games behind the Brewers in the NL Central. They have lost two straight games and are 3rd in the division. Pittsburgh’s run line record is 62-47, including a 35-21 mark on the road.
This season, the over/under record for games with an 8.5 run line is 23-15, and the over has hit in two consecutive games for the Pirates. The O/U record for all their games is 51-57, and the average run total for their games is 8.5 runs.
Mitch Keller Gets The Start For The Pirates
Mitch Keller is coming off a start in which he went seven innings and finished with a no-decision. In that outing vs. the Diamondbacks, he gave up two earned runs, six hits, and two walks. Keller has finished with a no-decision in each of his last three starts. The right-hander has a record of 10-5, an ERA of 3.30, and WHIP of 1.21. Keller has made 12 quality starts this season and is averaging 7.99 strikeouts per nine innings. So far, he has allowed 13 home runs and is averaging 2.38 walks per nine innings.
Pirates Offense Breakdown
So far this season, the Pirates are averaging 4.2 runs per game, which is 20th in the league. They have been slightly better on the road, averaging 4.4 runs per contest. As a team, they are batting just .233, which is 19th in the league, and are also near the bottom of the league in terms of on-base percentage, slugging percentage, and OPS.
Bryan Reynolds and Bryan De La Cruz are tied for the team lead with 18 homers apiece, with Reynolds also leading the Pirates with 63 RBIs. Reynolds is also batting a team-high .286, and De La Cruz comes in at .245. Oneil Cruz has gone 9/25 in his last six games with two homers and five RBIs.
Diamondbacks vs Pirates Prediction
Our pick for this Diamondbacks vs. Pirates matchup is to take the Diamondbacks on the money line at +100. We actually have the Diamondbacks winning this one by a score of 5-4, so you could also look to take the over, as the line is sitting at 8.5 runs.
Looking at the starting pitchers, we have Mitch Keller finishing with six strikeouts compared to Jordan Montgomery with five. Keller is projected to go five innings, which is the same as Montgomery, and we have Keller finishing with 12th most earned runs compared to Montgomery at 10th.
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Last updated:August 3, 2024 Diamondbacks, Pirates