The Pittsburgh Pirates will play against the San Diego Padres on Sunday, June 1, 2025. The game will take place at PETCO Park in San Diego, CA. It is scheduled to start at 5:10 PM and will be broadcast on SN PT. The weather forecast predicts overcast clouds with a light breeze. This afternoon game should offer an interesting matchup.

Pirates vs. Padres Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Padres MoneyLine: -143. The Padres have a strong home record at 19-10, and their overall record is better than the Pirates. The Pirates struggle on the road with a 9-21 record.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-115). Both starting pitchers have ERAs under 4.00, and the Pirates have shown solid pitching recently, allowing fewer home runs.

Team Trends

• The Padres have a strong home record this season with 19 wins and 10 losses.
• The Pirates have struggled on the road with a record of 9 wins and 21 losses.
• In their recent game on May 31, 2025, the Pirates defeated the Padres 5-0 with 12 hits.
• The Padres’ starting pitcher, Dylan Cease, allowed 7 hits and 3 runs in 4 2/3 innings on May 31, 2025.
• Weather for the game at PETCO Park is forecasted to be mild with overcast clouds and a light breeze.

Pirates vs Padres Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates travel to PETCO Park to take on the San Diego Padres. The game is set for Sunday, June 1, 2025, at 5:10 PM. With overcast skies and a light breeze, the conditions should be mild for this afternoon game. Fans can catch the action on SN PT.

Andrew Heaney will start for the Pirates. Heaney has an ERA of 3.41 and a WHIP of 1.22. The Padres will counter with Randy Vásquez, who has an ERA of 3.58 and a WHIP of 1.39. Both pitchers have been solid, making this a matchup to watch. Each team will look to their starters to set the tone early in the game.

San Diego Padres: Key Players and Stats

The San Diego Padres have some strong hitters this season. Manny Machado stands out with a batting average of .308. He also leads the league in runs with 39. Gavin Sheets is another key player with 11 home runs, the most in the league. Xander Bogaerts contributes with 21 RBIs, ranking third on the team. The Padres’ team hitting stats show room for improvement. They rank 9th in batting average at .249. Their on-base percentage is .315, placing them 13th. The team has hit 52 home runs, ranking 17th. They have also struck out 386 times, which is the lowest in the league. On the pitching side, Randy Vásquez will start for the Padres. His ERA is 3.58, and his WHIP is 1.39. The team pitching stats are solid, with a 3.64 ERA, ranking 9th. They have allowed 58 home runs, placing them 10th. The Padres have recorded 493 strikeouts, ranking 12th.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Players and Performance

Andrew McCutchen leads the Pirates in several areas. He has a batting average of .265 and an OBP of .370. McCutchen also tops the team with 4 home runs and has scored 17 runs. Isiah Kiner-Falefa is another important player for the Pirates. He has a batting average of .304, the highest on the team. Kiner-Falefa also leads with 21 runs. The Pirates’ team hitting stats show some challenges. They have a batting average of .228, ranking 18th. Their slugging percentage is .338, placing them 26th.

Final Betting Pick

The Padres have a strong home record, winning 19 out of 29 games. This makes them a solid pick for the MoneyLine at -143. The Pirates have struggled on the road, with only 9 wins in 30 games. This gives the Padres an advantage in this game.

Both starting pitchers have ERAs under 4.00, suggesting a low-scoring game. The Pirates have allowed fewer home runs recently, which supports the Under 8.5 prediction at -115. With both teams showing solid pitching, the game is likely to stay under the total.

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