Phillies vs. Pirates Prediction
Will the Pirates win their third straight game when they host the struggling Phillies at 7:05PM ET tonight in Pittsburgh?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Pirates are -115 money line favorites versus the Phillies, who have odds of -105 to pull off what would be an upset tonight in Philadelphia. With Jeremy Hellickson set to face Trevor Williams in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 9 runs.
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Hellickson took a no-decision after allowing three earned runs over five innings Sunday versus the Nationals. Philly won the game with a big rally off Nationals closer Shawn Kelley in the top of the ninth inning. Hellickson was long gone by then, after yielding six hits — including two home runs — over his five frames. The right-hander will carry a 3.71 ERA into his next start on the road versus the Pirates. (Rotoworld)
Williams allowed one earned run, four hits and one walk over five innings in a win at Arizona on Saturday night. Williams evened his record at 2-2, throwing 48 of his 77 pitches for strikes. He rebounded nicely after getting tuned up by the Dodgers last time out. Williams likely bought himself at least one more start as a result of the victory, but he needs to be much more consistent before he warrants any fantasy consideration.
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OUR PREDICTION: The Phillies have lost 15 of their last 21 meetings with the Pirates and are just 7-19 in their last 26 road games against Pittsburgh. They’re also just 3-15 in their last 18 games overall, are 8-21 in their last 29 games following a loss, and are 17-36 in their last 53 road games. On the other side, the Pirates have won four of their last five games and are 5-2 in their last seven home games.
FRIDAY MLB PREDICTION: PITTSBURGH PIRATES -115