Pittsburgh Pirates at Colorado Rockies 8/29/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies
MLB: 8:40 PM EST
Aug. 29, 2019
TV: ATRM
Latest Odds : COL -108 Total 14
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to visit Coors Field in Denver, Colorado for a National League clash against the Colorado Rockies. The Pittsburgh Pirates come into this matchup with a 56-76 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning a recent road game against the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-4. Steven Brault received the starting nod for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he struggled as he gave up 3 earned runs in 5 innings. Bryan Reynolds had a big game from the plate for the Pittsburgh Pirates as he went 3 for 5 with 1 HR and 2 RBIs.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to start Trevor Williams (6-6, 5.35 ERA) who had success in his latest start as he went 6 scoreless innings while giving up 3 hits against the Cincinnati Reds. Trevor Williams had success in 1 start against the Colorado Rockies during the 2018 season as he gave up 2 earned runs in 6 innings.
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The Colorado Rockies come into this matchup with a 59-74 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping a recent home game against the Boston Red Sox, 10-6. Rico Garcia received the starting nod for the Colorado Rockies, and he struggled as he gave up 6 earned runs in 5 innings. Nolan Arenado had a big game from the plate for the Colorado Rockies as he went 3 for 5 with 1 HR and 3 RBIs.
The Colorado Rockies are set to start Chi Chi Gonzalez (0-5, 6.43 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 5 earned runs in 4.1 innings against the Saint Louis Cardinals. Chi Chi Gonzalez has never recorded a start against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he has struggled in 2 home starts this season as he is posting a 5.00 ERA.
Recent Betting Trends:
Pirates are 4-11 in their last 15 during game 1 of a series.
Rockies are 16-35 in their last 51 games on grass.
Over is 3-1-1 in Pirates last 5 Thursday games.
Over is 10-1 in Rockies last 11 Thursday games.
Free Betting Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates -113
The Pittsburgh Pirates have dominated the Colorado Rockies on the road as of recent as they have won 11 of their last 15 meetings. The Colorado Rockies have a dangerous lineup, but they should struggle here considering the lack of production they have received from Chi Chi Gonzalez (0-5, 6.43 ERA). Josh Bell should be able to have a field day at Coors Field as he is towards the top of the MVP race with 33 HRs and 104 RBIs. Final Score Prediction, Pittsburgh Pirates win 7-5.