D-Backs vs. Pirates Prediction
Will the Pirates pull off a small upset at home tonight when they host the Diamondbacks at 7:05PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Diamondbacks are -110 money line favorites to beat the Pirates, who have odds of +100 to pull off the upset in Pittsburgh tonight. With Robbie Ray set to face Ivan Nova in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 7.5 runs.
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Via Rotoworld: Ray struck out nine Brewers over seven scoreless innings as the Diamondbacks shut out the Crew 4-0 on Thursday. Not to be overshadowed by teammate Zack Greinke, Ray reminded everyone Thursday that he’s a talented member of the rotation, too. The Brewers were able to muster just two singles off Ray over his seven innings, and the southpaw didn’t issue a free pass all night. It was the second consecutive start in which he’s left without giving up a run, lowering his ERA to 3.45 with a 1.20 WHIP through 10 starts overall. Ray will try to keep the shutout streak going Tuesday against the Pirates.
Nova yielded four runs in 8 1/3 innings Thursday to earn the win as the Pirates topped the Braves 9-4. Nova cruised through the first half of this one, throwing just 43 pitches in five scoreless innings. The Braves got to him some after that, but he always seemed to be in control after being handed a seven-run lead to play with. Nova allowed 10 hits, walked one and struck out one (Ender Inciarte to open the bottom of the first). He has faded to a 4.24 ERA in May after coming in at 1.50 in April, but the Pirates surely remain pleased with his work. He’s gone at least six innings every time out this year.
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OUR PREDICTION: The Diamondbacks are winless at 0-6 in their last six games in Pittsburgh and have dropped seven of the last nine meetings between the two teams. The Pirates, meanwhile, have won five of Nova’s last seven starts, three of his last four outings at home, and are 5-1 in their last six home games versus an opponent that owns a winning record.
TUESDAY MLB PREDICTION: PITTSBURGH PIRATES +100