Pirates vs. Giants Free Pick
The Giants continue to be a poor play for bettors in the second half. Will they rebound with a win tonight against the Pirates at 10:15PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Pirates are -108 money line favorites while the Giants have odds of -102 to win tonight at home. With Jameson Taillon set to face Jeff Samardzija in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 7 runs, down from the opening number of 7.5.
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PITTSBURGH: The Pirates have won four of five overall, are 42-15 in their last 57 games versus National League West opponents, and are 6-2 in their last eight games after allowing five runs or more in their previous game. They’re also 4-0 in their last four games when their opponent scores five runs or more in their previous game.
SAN FRANCISCO: The Giants have now lost 19 of 28 overall and are just 7-16 in their last 23 games versus a right-handed starter. They’re also 3-9 in their last 12 home games versus a right-handed starter, are 1-4 in their last five home games versus a team with a losing road record, and are 1-5 in their last six games when their opponent allows five runs or more in their previous contest.
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OUR PICK: The Giants are just 2-5 in Samardzija’s last seven starts versus a team with a winning record, are 1-4 in his last five starts overall, and are 1-4 in his last five starts when he pitches the second game of a series. The Pirates, meanwhile, have won six of Taillon’s last seven starts and are a perfect 4-0 in his last four outings after allowing five runs or more in their previous game.
TUESDAY MLB FREE PICK: PITTSBURGH PIRATES -108