Braves vs. Pirates Prediction
With Bryce Elder set to oppose Bailey Falter in Thursday afternoon’s matchup between the Braves and Pirates at 12:35 p.m. ET. With the Pirates listed as huge moneyline underdogs and the total sitting at 10 runs, what’s the best bet today at PNC Park?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
901 Atlanta Braves (-205) at 902 Pittsburgh Pirates (+170); o/u 10
12:35 p.m. ET, Thursday, August 10, 2023
PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
Braves vs. Pirates Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting Page shows that 67% of bets are on the Braves’ moneyline. That said, this page is updated frequently so make sure that you click on the link provided so that you’re getting the most updated information.
Atlanta Braves DFS SPIN
Ronald Acuña Jr. went 3-for-5 with an RBI in a win over the Pirates on Wednesday. Acuña doubled off of Priester for his 29th double of the season. The hit was 110.7 mph off the bat, and then followed that up with a 113.6 mph single in the 8th inning. The 25-year-old is hitting .342/.423/.589 with 26 home runs, 101 runs scored, 69 RBI, and 53 steals in an MVP-caliber season.
Pittsburgh Pirates DFS SPIN
Ke’Bryan Hayes homered and went 3-for-4 with three RBI in a loss to the Braves on Wednesday. After having just one hit in his first four games off the IL, Hayes has feasted on the Braves in his last two games, going 5-for-8 with two home runs and six RBI. The Pirates also hit him lead-off against the left-handed Max Fried on Wednesday, which will add more fantasy value for Hayes, who is hitting .253/.290/.407 with seven home runs. The underlying skills remain there to be a solid fantasy contributor, so maybe he can end the season on a high note.
Braves vs. Pirates MLB Betting Trends
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Atlanta’s last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games at home
Pittsburgh is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
Braves vs. Pirates MLB BETTING PREDICTION
Elder is 8-3 with a 3.43 ERA and is coming off a loss on Saturday when he allowed seven runs – five earned – on seven hits across 4 1/3 innings against the Cubs in Chicago. He has struggled over his past five starts, posting a 7.71 ERA and allowing six home runs in those five outings after surrendering only eight homers over his first 17 starts. On the other side, Falter is 0-7 with a 4.87 ERA and will be making his second start for the Pirates since he was acquired from the Phillies. He his Pittsburgh debut, he allowed one run on six hits in four-plus innings in a no-decision against the Brewers. That said, he has struggled overall this season and given Elder’s current form, I like the over 10 today in Pittsburgh.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: BRAVES/PIRATS OVER 10