The Pittsburgh Pirates will play against the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday, April 02, 2025. The game will take place at George M. Steinbrenner Field, starting at 1:10 PM. As the regular season kicks off, both teams look to build on their spring training performances.

Pirates vs. Rays Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Rays MoneyLine: 103. The Rays have a strong start to the season with a 4-1 record and a solid home performance. Their pitching and hitting stats are better than the Pirates, making them a good value pick.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 7.0 (-109). Both starting pitchers have shown good control early in the season, and the Rays have the top-ranked ERA and WHIP, suggesting a low-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The Pittsburgh Pirates have a regular season record of 1-5, with all games played on the road.
• The Tampa Bay Rays have a strong start to the regular season, holding a 4-1 record with all games at home.
• During a recent spring training game, the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-0, with Shane Baz striking out 10 in 6 innings.
• Andrew McCutchen hit a home run in a spring training game against the Miami Marlins on March 30th.
• Brandon Lowe was a key player for the Rays in spring training, hitting a home run and driving in 3 runs against the Pirates on April 1st.

Pirates vs Rays Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to play against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. The game is scheduled for 1:10 PM on April 02, 2025. Both teams aim to start the regular season on a positive note after their spring training efforts.

Paul Skenes will take the mound for the Pirates. In his last outing, he pitched 5 1/3 innings against the Marlins, allowing two earned runs. The Rays will counter with Ryan Pepiot, who pitched six innings against the Rockies, giving up only one earned run. Both pitchers will look to continue their solid starts to the season.

Rays Ready to Shine at Home

The Tampa Bay Rays are starting strong this season. Brandon Lowe leads the team with a .333 batting average and two home runs. Jake Mangum is hitting even better with a .636 average, while Kameron Misner adds power with a .357 average and one home run. Ryan Pepiot is the starting pitcher for the Rays. In his recent game against the Rockies, he pitched six innings with eight strikeouts. His ERA is 1.50, showing he can keep runs low. The Rays’ team stats are impressive this season. They have a .296 batting average and lead with a 1.60 ERA. Their pitching is sharp, allowing only one home run and holding a .84 WHIP.

Pirates Look to Improve on the Road

The Pittsburgh Pirates are working to find their rhythm early in the season. Oneil Cruz stands out with his .211 average, but he makes up for it with a .400 on-base percentage. Isiah Kiner-Falefa has been steady, hitting .333 with an impressive .455 OBP. Bryan Reynolds is off to a slow start with a .231 average. On the mound, Paul Skenes will start for the Pirates. In his last outing against the Marlins, he pitched 5 1/3 innings. He gave up two runs but struck out seven batters. His ERA sits at 3.38 for the season. As a team, the Pirates’ hitting stats show room for growth. They have a .189 batting average, ranking them 22nd. However, they lead the league with 17 stolen bases. Their pitching has a 4.47 ERA, and they have allowed three home runs so far.

Final Betting Pick

The Rays MoneyLine at 103 looks like a solid pick. The Rays have started the season strong with a 4-1 record, showing good performance at home. Their team stats in batting average and on-base percentage rank among the top, which gives them an edge over the Pirates.

Choosing the Under 7.0 for this game is also a good option. Both starting pitchers, Paul Skenes and Ryan Pepiot, have shown control in their early outings. The Rays’ pitching staff has a top-ranked ERA and WHIP, indicating a potential low-scoring game.

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