The San Diego Padres are set to play against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, May 02, 2025. The game will take place at PNC Park, with the first pitch scheduled for 6:40 PM. Fans can expect an exciting night game as these two teams meet on the field.

Padres vs. Pirates Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Padres MoneyLine: -151. The Padres have a better overall record and strong home performance. Their pitching and hitting stats are superior to the Pirates, making them a solid choice.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.0 (-116). Both teams have shown inconsistent hitting, and with the Padres’ strong pitching, the total runs are likely to stay low.

Team Trends

• The San Diego Padres have a strong home record this season with 14 wins and 4 losses.
• Pittsburgh Pirates are 7 games back in the NL Central with a record of 12-20.
• San Diego Padres have won all 5 of their division games this season.
• In a recent game, Padres’ Michael King pitched 5 2/3 innings allowing only 1 run against the San Francisco Giants.
• Andrew McCutchen had a perfect 4/4 hitting game with a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Padres vs Pirates Preview

The San Diego Padres will visit the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park for a night game on Friday, May 02, 2025. Dylan Cease is set to start for the Padres. He has pitched in six games this season with a record of 1-2 and an ERA of 5.76. Cease aims to improve his performance on the mound.

Mitch Keller will be the starting pitcher for the Pirates. Keller has also started six games this season, holding a record of 1-2 with a 3.97 ERA. The Pirates hope Keller can continue his consistent form. Fans will watch to see how these pitchers perform against each other.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Key Players and Stats

Oneil Cruz is leading the Pittsburgh Pirates with strong numbers. He has a batting average of .252 and an on-base percentage of .363. Cruz also leads the league and team with 8 home runs and 18 runs.

Bryan Reynolds is another key player for the Pirates. He has played in 31 games and holds a batting average of .238. Reynolds is second on the team with 4 home runs and 16 RBIs.

Andrew McCutchen is contributing with a batting average of .264. He has 3 home runs and 12 RBIs in 26 games. McCutchen’s on-base percentage stands at .354, providing steady support for the team.

San Diego Padres: Power at the Plate and the Mound

Fernando Tatis Jr. is having a great season for the Padres. He leads the team with a batting average of .345 and an on-base percentage of .409. Tatis also tops the league with 8 home runs and 25 runs. Manny Machado is another strong player for San Diego. He has a batting average of .279 and has played in 30 games. Machado contributes with 2 home runs and 13 RBIs. Xander Bogaerts adds depth to the Padres lineup. He has a batting average of .243 and an on-base percentage of .331. Bogaerts has 1 home run and 8 RBIs this season.

Final Betting Pick

The Padres are a strong pick for the MoneyLine at -151. Their home record of 14-4 shows they play well at home. Fernando Tatis Jr. is leading the team with a .345 batting average and 8 home runs, making their offense reliable.

The Under 8.0 is a good choice due to the Padres’ pitching strength. They have a team ERA of 2.86, which ranks them second in the league. The Pirates’ hitting struggles, with a team batting average of .224, suggest low scoring in this game.

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