Pittsburgh Pirates at Philadelphia Phillies 8/27/19 - MLB Baseball O/U Pick & Betting Odds
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies
MLB: 7:05 PM ET
Aug. 27, 2019
TV: MLB Network
Latest Odds : Philadelphia -130 O/U 10.0
The Pittsburgh Pirates entered 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 entered 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 throughout this series with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates start Steven Brault in game two of this three game series with the Philadelphia Phillies. The Pittsburgh Pirates Steven Brault has a 2.89 ERA in his 10 starts since June 1st. .
The Philadelphia Phillies start Drew Smyly in the second game of this three game set with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Philadelphia Phillies Drew Smyly has given up 2 earned runs or less in 3 of his 6 starts since coming to the Philadelphia Phillies. The O/U is 1-3 in Brault's starts in the month of August.
Recent Betting Trends:
Pittsburgh is 6-12 this season on the road when the money line is +125 to -125
Pirates O/U, entering Monday, is 23-10 this season against left-handed starters
Pittsburgh, entering Monday, is 9-17 this season against NL East opponents
Philadelphia, entering Monday, is 51-33 this season as a favorite of -110 or higher
Phillies O/U is 3-1 in Drew Smyly's last 4 starts
Philadelphia is 13-6 this season when playing on Tuesday
Free Betting Pick: UNDER 10 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 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 3