Braves vs. Pirates Prediction & Odds
The Braves had their winning streak snapped on Sunday by the Astros but they are sure to start another one tonight when they visit the Pirates at 7:05 p.m. ET.
When it comes to the 8.5-run total tonight, what’s the best bet?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
951 Atlanta Braves (-196) at 952 Pittsburgh Pirates (+164); o/u 8.5
7:05 p.m. ET, Monday, August 22, 2022
PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
Braves vs. Pirates Public Betting Information
As of this writing, our MLB Public Betting page shows that 73% of bets are on the Pirates’ 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
Matt Olson went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run on Sunday in the Braves’ loss to the Astros. Olson kicked off the scoring, putting the Braves ahead in the early stages of the contest, with a two-run blast to right-center field off Astros starter José Urquidy in the opening frame. It was his 26th round-tripper of the season. The 28-year-old first baseman has been on a power surge lately, going deep a whopping five times in his last 11 games since August 12.
Pittsburgh Pirates DFS SPIN
Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said Sunday that the team is optimistic that Ke’Bryan Hayes (back) will return from the injured list Tuesday. A Tuesday return would be the minimum stay for Hayes on the injured list. The 25-year-old third baseman has been out with a mid-back muscle strain.
Braves vs. Pirates MLB Betting Trends
Braves are 1-4 in the last 5 meetings in Pittsburgh
Braves are 20-8 in the last 28 meetings
Braves vs. Pirates MLB BETTING PREDICTION
The over is 11-2-4 in the Braves’ last 17 road games, is 4-1-1 in their last six games following a loss and is 3-1-1 in their last five games overall. On the other side, the over is 12-3-2 in the Pirates’ last 17 home games versus a right-handed starter, is 14-4-3 in their last 21 games overall and is 18-6-2 in their last 26 home games.
MLB BETTING PREDICTION: BRAVES/PIRATES OVER 8.5