Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Diego Padres MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedMay 31, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:May 31, 2025 ,

MLB Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Diego Padres Prediction 5/31

The Pittsburgh Pirates will visit the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on Saturday, May 31, 2025. The game is set to start at 9:40 PM and will be played under the lights. Fans can expect an exciting night game between these two teams.

Pirates vs. Padres Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Padres MoneyLine: -221. The Padres have a strong home record of 19-9, while the Pirates struggle on the road with an 8-21 record. The Padres’ better overall performance this season makes them the safer pick.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.5 (-110). Both teams have solid pitching, with the Pirates allowing only 47 home runs and the Padres having a 3.62 ERA. This suggests a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

  • The Pirates have struggled on the road this season with a record of 8-21.
  • The Padres have been strong at home, holding a 19-9 record at PETCO Park.
  • In their recent game, the Padres won 3-2 against the Pirates despite only getting 3 hits.
  • The Pirates are currently 14 games back in the NL Central with a season record of 21-37.
  • The Padres are 2 games back in the NL West with a season record of 32-23.

Pirates vs Padres Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates and San Diego Padres are set for a night game at PETCO Park. The Pirates will rely on Bailey Falter, who has a 3.47 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP. Falter aims to keep the Padres’ lineup in check with his pitching.

The Padres will counter with Dylan Cease on the mound. Cease has a 4.58 ERA and a 1.25 WHIP. He will look to improve his stats against the visiting Pirates. Fans can expect a competitive game between these two teams under the lights.

San Diego Padres: Power at the Plate

The San Diego Padres have some strong hitters leading their lineup. Manny Machado has a batting average of .314 with 6 home runs. He leads the league with 39 runs and is second on the team in RBIs with 25. Gavin Sheets is also making an impact for the Padres. He has 11 home runs, which is the highest on the team. Sheets also leads the team with 34 RBIs, making him a key player in their offense. Xander Bogaerts rounds out the top hitters for San Diego. He has a batting average of .245 with 3 home runs. Bogaerts also has 21 RBIs, which is third on the team, and 23 runs, tying for second in the league.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Consistency and Potential

Andrew McCutchen leads the Pittsburgh Pirates with his reliable hitting. He has a batting average of .259 and has hit 3 home runs. McCutchen also has 15 RBIs, making him a key player in their lineup. Isiah Kiner-Falefa is another important player for the Pirates. He has a batting average of .297, which is the highest on the team. Kiner-Falefa leads the team with 21 runs, showing his ability to get on base and score. Ke’Bryan Hayes contributes with his solid performance at third base. He has a batting average of .223 and 1 home run. Hayes leads the team with 16 RBIs, highlighting his ability to drive in runs.

Final Betting Pick

The Padres are a strong pick for the Money Line at -221. Their home record of 19-9 shows they perform well at home. The Pirates struggle on the road with an 8-21 record, making the Padres a safer choice.

For the Over/Under prediction, taking the Under 7.5 is reasonable. Both teams have solid pitching. The Pirates have allowed only 47 home runs, and the Padres have a 3.62 ERA. This suggests a lower-scoring game is likely.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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