Atlanta Braves at Pittsburgh Pirates 6/4/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB: 7:05 PM EST
Jun. 04, 2019
TV: ATPT
Latest Odds : ATL -150 Total 9
The Atlanta Braves are set to visit PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for a National League clash against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Atlanta Braves come into this matchup with a 32-27 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after closing their recent series against the Detroit Tigers with a win, 7-4. Julio Teheran received the starting nod for the Atlanta Braves, and he had success as he went 5 scoreless innings while striking out 6 batters. Dansby Swanson had a big game from the plate for the Atlanta Braves as he went 2 for 3 with 1 HR and 2 RBIs.
The Atlanta Braves are set to start Max Fried (7-3, 3.19 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 4 earned runs in 5.2 innings against the Washington Nationals. Max Fried has never recorded a start against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he has had success in 10 night starts this season as he is 6-3 with a 3.05 ERA.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates come into this matchup with a 28-30 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers, 4-2. Jordan Lyles received the starting nod for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he struggled as he gave up 4 earned runs in 6 innings. Josh Bell had success from the plate for the Pittsburgh Pirates as he contributed his 53rd RBI of the season.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to start Steven Brault (2-1, 5.87 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he went 5.1 scoreless innings against the Cincinnati Reds. Steven Brault had success in 2 appearances against the Atlanta Braves during the 2018 season as he posted a 2.08 ERA through 4.1 innings.
Recent Betting Trends:
Braves are 9-2 in their last 11 games vs. a starter with a WHIP greater than 1.30.
Pirates are 1-6 in their last 7 home games.
Under is 6-2 in Braves last 8 road games.
Over is 4-0 in Pirates last 4 after scoring 2 runs or less in their previous game.
Free Betting Pick: Atlanta Braves -150
The Atlanta Braves have dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates as of recent as they have won 5 of their last 6 meetings. The Atlanta Braves have a major pitching advantage in this game as they will be throwing their young stud in Max Fried as he is posting a 3.19 ERA while the struggling Pirates are throwing Steven Brault. Another trend that is also favorable in the Atlanta Braves direction is how good they have been on the road as they have won 8 of their last 10 road games while Pittsburgh is 1-6 in their last 7 home games. The Atlanta Braves also possess a slight talent edge with their bats as the young superstars have proven to be MLB ready this season. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win 7-2.