Pittsburgh Pirates at Texas Rangers 5/1/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Texas Rangers
MLB: 2:10 PM EST
May. 01, 2019
TV: ATPT
Latest Odds : PIT -115 Total 10
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to visit Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas for an interleague clash against the Texas Rangers. The Pittsburgh Pirates come into this matchup with a 12-14 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent series finale against the Los Angeles Dodgers, 7-6. Trevor Williams received the starting nod for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he struggled as he gave up 5 earned runs in 6 innings. Melky Cabrera had a solid game from the plate for the Pittsburgh Pirates as he went 4 for 5 with 2 HRs and 3 RBIs.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to start Jameson Taillon (1-3, 4.06 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 5 earned runs in 5 innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Jameson Taillon has never recorded a start against the Texas Rangers, but he had success in 18 starts on the road during the 2018 season as he went 9-6 with a 3.17 ERA.
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The Texas Rangers come into this matchup with a 14-13 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after closing out their recent series against the Seattle Mariners with a win, 14-1. Lance Lynn received the starting nod for the Texas Rangers, and he had success as he gave up 1 earned run while striking out 9 batters in 7 innings. Hunter Pence had a solid game from the plate for the Texas Rangers as he went 3 for 5 with 1 HR and 4 RBIs.
The Texas Rangers are set to start Shelby Miller (1-1, 7.52 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 4 earned runs in 5 innings against the Seattle Mariners. Shelby Miller last recorded a start against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 2016 season, and he struggled as he gave up 6 earned runs in 5 innings.
Recent Betting Trends:
Pirates are 0-5 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Rangers are 6-1 in their last 7 home games.
Over is 4-1-1 in Pirates last 6 vs. American League West.
Over is 5-0-1 in Rangers last 6 on grass.
Free Betting Pick: Texas Rangers +105
The Texas Rangers impressed the league in their recent series against the Seattle Mariners as they outscored them 29-2 in their last 2 games. Shelby Miller has not exceeded expectations since entering the MLB, but the Pittsburgh Pirates have dropped 8 consecutive games heading into this series. The Texas Rangers have a strong offense which is led by Joey Gallo, Elvis Andrus, and Nomar Mazara. Texas is 10-4 at home this season, and they should be able to find success in their home ballpark against the struggling Pirates. Final Score Prediction, Texas Rangers win 7-4.