Pittsburgh Pirates at Philadelphia Phillies 8/26/19 - MLB Baseball O/U Pick & Betting Odds
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies
MLB: 7:05 PM ET
Aug. 26, 2019
TV: n/a
Latest Odds : Philadelphia -130 O/U 9.5
The Pittsburgh Pirates enter this series off back to back high scoring wins. However, the Pittsburgh Pirates had entered the weekend having been held to 3 or less runs in 9 straight games. The Pittsburgh Pirates scored an average of 1.9 runs per game during this 9 game stretch.
The Philadelphia Phillies enter this series having been held to 3 runs or less in 13 of their past 22 home games. Having lost 2 of 3 games over the weekend against the lowly Miami Marlins will do little to boost the spirits of the Philadelphia Phillies. As a result, low-scoring efforts for the Philadelphia Phillies lineup could continue to be an issue.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates start Joe Musgrove in game one of this three game series with the Philadelphia Phillies. The Pittsburgh Pirates Joe Musgrove is off a rough start but Joe Musgrove had allowed 3 earned runs or less in 4 of 6 prior starts. Included in this stretch for Joe Musgrove was a great start versus Philadelphia Phillies as well.
The Philadelphia Phillies start Jason Vargas in the first game of this three game set with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Philadelphia Phillies Jason Vargas has been consistent since coming over from the New York Mets. The Philadelphia Phillies Jason Vargas has allowed 2 earned runs or less in 3 of his 4 starts as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Recent Betting Trends:
Pittsburgh is 22-37 this season as a road underdog of +100 or higher
Pirates O/U is 12-1-1 this season when playing on Monday
Pittsburgh is 12-22 this season against left-handed starters
Philadelphia is 16-10 this season against NL Central opponents
Phillies O/U is 8-3 this season when playing on Monday
Philadelphia is 17-28 the past 3 seasons when playing on Monday
Free Betting Pick: UNDER 9.5 in Philadelphia
With consideration to all of the above factors, runs are likely to be few and far between in this one. The best bet (value) is to play under the total based on a projected final score of Philadelphia Phillies 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 3