Pittsburgh Pirates vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Pick & Prediction 7/26/24
The Pirates and Diamondbacks are set to square off in an NL matchup at 9:40 PM ET at Chase Field in Phoenix. The money line odds have the Diamondbacks favored at -175, while the Pirates are sitting at +144. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.
Friday’s matchup features Luis L. Ortiz for the Pirates and Zac Gallen for the Diamondbacks. Pittsburgh comes in with a record of 52-50, while the Diamondbacks are 53-50. Arizona is currently on a two-game winning streak, and they are 3rd in the NL West. The Pirates are 3rd in the NL Central.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS VS PITTSBURGH PIRATES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks Moneyline -175
This game will be played at Chase Field at 9:40 ET on Friday, July 26th.
HOW TO BET THE PIRATES VS DIAMONDBACKS:
- We have the Diamondbacks winning by a score of 5 to 4
- However, if you’re looking for a run line pick, we like the Pirates to cover
- As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 9 runs and like the over
Pirates Records & Stats
The Pirates’s offense was hot right out of the gates in their most recent game vs. the Cardinals, closing out their series with a 5-0 win. After allowing the Cardinals to score just one run in the top of the first, the Pirates responded with four runs of their own. Pittsburgh went on to add another run in the 2nd inning.
Martin Perez put together a good start for the Pirates, going six innings and not giving up a run. He also issued just two walks and struck out two. Rowdy Tellez was hot at the plate, going 2/3 with a homer and two RBIs.
Pittsburgh is on the road today to take on the Diamondbacks with an overall record of 52-50. The Pirates are 3rd in the NL Central, trailing the Brewers by seven games. They were able to pick up a game on the Cardinals in the division during their last series, where they took two of three games.
So far, the Pirates have gone 17-15 against their NL Central opponents. They have been playing well lately, going 8-2 over their last 10 games. As the road underdog, the Pirates are 17-18 this year, and they have won four straight games on the road overall.
The Pirates are 56-46 against the run line this season, including a 30-20 mark on the road. They have covered the run line in three straight road games and are 41-19 as underdogs. Pittsburgh’s average run differential in wins is +3.3, while it’s -3.6 in losses.
The Pirates are on the road against the Diamondbacks today, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. Pittsburgh has played to an average of 8.3 runs per game this season, and their over/under record is 46-55. When the over/under line is set at 8.5 runs, the Pirates have a record of 19-13, and 18.6% of their games have had higher lines. Their current under streak is at 5 games.
Luis L. Ortiz has made 26 appearances this year and has a record of 5-2 with an ERA of 2.57. So far, he has made three quality starts and is coming off a game in which he didn’t allow a run. In that outing vs. the Phillies, he went seven innings and gave up just two hits. Ortiz has been solid at home, with a record of 2-1 and an ERA of 3.43. On the road, he is 3-1 with a 3.35 ERA. Opponents are batting .223 vs. Ortiz this year.
So far this season, the Pirates are averaging 4.1 runs per game, which is 21st in the majors. They have been slightly better on the road, averaging 4.4 runs per game. As a team, the Pirates are batting just .232, and their on-base percentage of .300 is also near the bottom of the league. Pittsburgh’s team OPS of .669 is 23rd in the MLB.
Bryan Reynolds has been the Pirates’ top hitter this season, batting .288 with a team-high 18 home runs. He is also 15th in the league with 61 RBIs. Over his last six games, Oneil Cruz has gone 7/23 with a homer and seven RBIs. Nick Gonzales comes into the game on a seven-game hitting streak.
Diamondbacks Records & Stats
Ketel Marte and the Diamondbacks are coming off a big 8-6 win over the Royals to close out their series. Marte went 2/4 with three RBIs and a homer. The Diamondbacks really broke things open with a five-run 9th inning. Looking at the betting lines going into the game, the Diamondbacks were the slight underdog at +108.
Ryne Nelson got the start for the Diamondbacks, going six innings and giving up four runs on nine hits. He only had two strikeouts in the outing and took the loss.
Arizona will host the Pirates with an overall record of 53-50, and they have won two straight games. In the NL West, the Diamondbacks are 8.5 games behind the Dodgers and are 3rd in the division standings. So far, they have gone 19-14 in divisional matchups.
As the home team, the Diamondbacks are 26-24 this year, and they have gone 27-26 on the road. Arizona has been good as the favorite this year, putting up a mark of 26-19. When coming in as the underdog, they are 27-31 this season. The Diamondbacks have an overall series record of 16-13-4 and have won three straight series overall and four straight series on the road.
When the Diamondbacks win, they win big, with an average run margin of 4.2 runs per game. But when they lose, they lose big, with an average run margin of -4.0 runs per game. Their overall run line record is 54-49, and they are 31-22 against the run line on the road. As the favorite, they are just 19-26 against the run line, but as the underdog, they are 35-23.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are home today against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the over/under line for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Diamondbacks have played to a combined run average of 9.7 runs per game this season, and their overall over/under record is 54-46. When the over/under line has been set at 8.5 runs, their record is 19-13. Overall, 39.8% of their games have had over/under lines set at 8.5 runs or higher.
Zac Gallen will be looking to build off his last outing, where he didn’t give up a run. Against the Cubs on July 20th, he picked up the win, going five innings and giving up just three hits. Looking at his overall numbers, Gallen has made 16 starts and has a record of 7-5. His ERA for the season is 3.64, along with a WHIP of 1.25. Opposing batters are hitting .237 off Gallen this season. The right-hander has made seven quality starts this year and is averaging 8.82 strikeouts per nine innings. For the season, he has allowed eight homers and is averaging 2.98 walks per nine innings.
So far this season, the Diamondbacks offense has been one of the league’s best, averaging 4.9 runs per game, which is 3rd in the MLB. They have been even better on the road, averaging 5 runs per contest. Arizona comes into the game with a team batting average of .252, which is 7th in the league, and they are also near the top of the league in on-base percentage and slugging.
Christian Walker and Ketel Marte have been the team’s top power threats this season, with Walker leading the team with 23 homers and Marte right behind him at 22. Marte has been swinging a hot bat of late, going 6/19 in his last five games, with three homers and seven RBIs. Marte also comes into the game on a three-game hitting streak.