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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Saturday, May 20th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Diamondbacks vs. Pirates
The Diamondbacks take on the Pirates on Saturday, May 20th 2023 at PNC Park, Pittsburgh. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Arizona Diamondbacks (25-20) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (24-20)
- Date: Saturday, May 20th 2023
- Time: 4:05 ET
- Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh
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Arizona Diamondbacks - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Arizona Diamondbacks enter play ranked 2nd in the NL West with an overall record of 25-20. So far, Arizona has been tough as the road team, putting together a mark of 11-10.
With an above .500 record against the runline, Arizona has been favored 19 times in 45 games played so far. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 23-20.
Diamondbacks starter Brandon Pfaadt comes into the game with a record of just 0-1. Brandon Pfaadt will be looking to bring down an ERA of 8.59. Currently, opponents have a batting average of .298 against him. Opposing hitters have gone deep seven times against Brandon Pfaadt, who has a WOBA allowed of .436. With a total of six walks, Pfaadt has a WHIP of 1.57.
Entering today's action, Arizona features the 7th-ranked scoring unit, averaging 5.1 runs per game. The Diamondbacks have enjoyed success at the plate, as their team batting average of .267 ranks 3rd. Overall, the team has hit 49 home runs, placing them 17th. Arizona's overall OBP of .331 is good for 7th in the league.
Pittsburgh Pirates - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 24-20, the Arizona Diamondbacks will host the Arizona Diamondbacks, currently ranked 1st in the NL Central. So far, Pittsburgh has been tough at PNC Park, putting together a mark of 11-9.
Despite being favored 12 times in 44 games, Pittsburgh has managed to maintain an above .500 record against the runline. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 21-22.
Pittsburgh starter Mitch Keller takes the mound with an overall record of 5-1. Leading up to the game, Mitch Keller has an ERA of just 2.38. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .213. Mitch Keller has given up four home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .267. With a total of 14 walks, Keller has a WHIP of 1.04.
On offense, Pittsburgh comes into the game averaging 4.5 runs per game, placing them in a group of teams near the league average. So far, the Pirates have combined for a team batting average of .246, placing them 16th in the league. Things have been going slightly better in the power department, as Pittsburgh has gone deep 42 times, placing them 23rd in the league. Throughout the season, Pittsburgh's batters have been excellent at getting on base, posting the 11th best OBP of .326.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Diamondbacks vs. Pirates
Heading into today's matchup between Pittsburgh and Arizona, the Pirates are the betting favorite at -136 on the moneyline. Pittsburgh's implied win probability sits at 57.63%. The MLB preditive model shows Pittsburgh having a strong performance at the plate and has identified the best bet to take Pittsburgh on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Pirates Moneyline
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