On Sunday, May 04, 2025, the San Diego Padres will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The game is set to start at 1:35 PM. Fans can look forward to an exciting night game.

Padres vs. Pirates Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Padres MoneyLine: -103. The Padres have a strong record this season, especially at home, and their team pitching is ranked high. Despite being the underdog, they offer better value against a Pirates team with a weaker record.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-111). The Padres have a top-tier pitching staff, and the Pirates have struggled offensively, ranking low in batting average and slugging percentage. This suggests a lower-scoring game.

Team Trends

• The San Diego Padres have a strong home record this season with 14 wins and 4 losses.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates are 9 games back in the NL Central with a record of 12-22.
• In a recent game against the San Francisco Giants, Michael King pitched 5 2/3 innings, allowing only 1 run.
• Andrew McCutchen had a perfect 4/4 hitting performance with a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
• Paul Skenes had a standout performance for the Pirates, pitching 6 1/3 scoreless innings against the Dodgers.

Padres vs Pirates Preview

On Sunday, May 04, 2025, the San Diego Padres will meet the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The game starts at 1:35 PM. This night game features Stephen Kolek on the mound for the Padres. Kolek’s season stats are not available yet, leaving fans curious about his performance.

Andrew Heaney will pitch for the Pirates. Heaney has a record of 2-2 this season. His ERA is 2.50 with a WHIP of .89 over 36 innings. Heaney’s control has been solid, with 31 strikeouts and 9 walks. This matchup will test both teams as they aim for a win.

Pirates Aim for Consistency at Home

The Pittsburgh Pirates rely on Oneil Cruz to lead their offense. Cruz has played 31 games with a batting average of .252. He leads the team and league in home runs, runs, and RBIs with 8, 20, and 18, respectively. Bryan Reynolds is another key player for the Pirates. He has played 33 games with a batting average of .237. Reynolds is second on the team in home runs, runs, and RBIs, trailing only Cruz. Andrew McCutchen adds depth to the Pirates’ lineup. In 28 games, he holds a .266 batting average. McCutchen ranks third on the team in home runs and RBIs with 3 and 12, respectively.

Padres Rely on Tatis Jr. and Machado

Fernando Tatis Jr. leads the Padres with his strong performance. He has played 31 games, hitting .342 with 8 home runs. Despite a left forearm contusion, he is expected to play. Manny Machado is another key player for the Padres. In 32 games, he has a .280 batting average. Machado has hit 3 home runs and driven in 14 RBIs. Xander Bogaerts adds to the Padres’ lineup. He has played 32 games, with a batting average of .234. Bogaerts has scored 15 runs and has 8 RBIs.

Final Betting Pick

The Padres’ MoneyLine at -103 offers value due to their strong home record of 14-4. They have a solid pitching staff with a 2.84 ERA, ranking second in the league. This gives them an edge over the Pirates, who have a weaker record and a higher team ERA of 4.27.

The under 8.5 prediction is supported by the Padres’ pitching strength and the Pirates’ struggles at the plate. The Pirates rank low in batting average and slugging percentage, making it likely for a lower-scoring game. The Padres’ ability to limit home runs and maintain a low WHIP further supports this prediction.

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