Oakland Athletics at Pittsburgh Pirates 5/3/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Oakland Athletics vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB: 7:05 PM EST
May. 03, 2019
TV: ATPT
Latest Odds : PIT -130 Total 7.5
The Oakland A’s are set to visit PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for an interleague clash against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Oakland A’s come into this matchup with a 14-19 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent series finale against the Boston Red Sox, 7-3. Mike Fiers received the starting nod for the Oakland A’s, and he struggled as he gave up 3 earned runs in 5 innings. Khris Davis had success from the plate for the Oakland A’s as he went 2 for 4 while contributing his 24th RBI of the season.
The Oakland A’s are set to start Brett Anderson (3-2, 4.35 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 6 earned runs in 4.1 innings against the Toronto Blue Jays. Brett Anderson last recorded a start against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 2017 season, and he had success as he gave up 1 earned run in 6 innings.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates come into this matchup with a 14-14 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after closing out their recent series against the Texas Rangers with a win, 7-5. Jameson Taillon received the starting nod for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he had success as he gave up 3 earned runs in 6.1 innings. Bryan Reynolds had success from the plate for the Pittsburgh Pirates as he contributed 3 RBIs.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to start Joe Musgrove (1-2, 1.54 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 1 earned run in 6.2 innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Joe Musgrove did not record a start against the Oakland A’s during the 2018 season, but he had success in 5 appearances during the 2017 season as he posted a 1.86 ERA.
Recent Betting Trends:
Athletics are 2-8 in their last 10 vs. National League Central.
Under is 7-0 in Athletics last 7 interleague road games vs. a right-handed starter.
Pirates are 21-5 in their last 26 interleague games.
Over is 4-0 in Musgroves last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Free Betting Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates -130
The Pittsburgh Pirates have dominated the Oakland A’s as of recent as they are 4-0 in their last 4 meetings. The Oakland A’s have been terrible on the road this season as they come into this matchup with a 4-11 record. The Pittsburgh Pirates have the pitching advantage in this one as Joe Musgrove has been fabulous this season as he is posting a 1.54 ERA. The Pittsburgh Pirates don’t have a ton of talent in their starting lineup, but they should have enough power between Josh Bell and Melky Cabrera to support their amazing pitching staff in their home ballpark. Final Score Prediction, Pittsburgh Pirates win 4-2.