Pittsburgh Pirates at Arizona Diamondbacks 5/15/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
MLB: 3:40 PM EST
May. 15, 2019
TV: FSAZ
Latest Odds : ARI -165 Total 8
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to visit Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona for a National League clash against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Pittsburgh Pirates come into this matchup with a 20-18 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks, 9-3. Nick Kingham received the starting nod for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he struggled as he gave up 7 earned runs in 4 innings. Josh Bell had a solid game from the plate for the Pittsburgh Pirates as he went 2 for 4 as well as contributed his 35th RBI of the season.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to start Chris Archer (1-2, 4.33 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 6 earned runs in 4 innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Chris Archer last recorded a start against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the 2016 season, and he had a decent outing as he gave up 3 earned runs in 6 innings.
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The Arizona Diamondbacks come into this matchup with a 23-19 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after opening their latest series against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a win, 9-3. Robbie Ray received the starting nod for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and he had success as he gave up 1 earned run in 5 innings. Eduardo Escobar had success from the plate for the Arizona Diamondbacks as he went 3 for 5 with 1 HR and 3 RBIs.
The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to start Zack Greinke (5-1, 3.16 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he gave up 1 earned run in 7 innings against the Atlanta Braves. Zack Greinke struggled in 2 starts against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 2018 season as he went 1-1 with a 4.22 ERA,
Recent Betting Trends:
Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last 4 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 9-2 in Pirates last 11 on grass.
Under is 5-1 in Diamondbacks last 6 Wednesday games.
Free Betting Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks -165
The Arizona Diamondbacks have dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates as of recent as they have won 13 of their last 16 meetings. The Arizona Diamondbacks have a huge pitching advantage in this game as Zack Greinke is having an amazing season while Chris Archer has not looked like the ace, we grew to know during his time in Tampa Bay. The Arizona Diamondbacks have received a ton of production as of recent from their starting lineup, especially from the likes of Ketel Marte and David Peralta. Final Score Prediction, Arizona Diamondbacks win 5-2.