Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Los Angeles Angels, 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, July 22nd 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Pirates vs. Angels
The Pirates take on the Angels on Saturday, July 22nd 2023 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates (42-55) vs. Los Angeles Angels (50-48)
- Date: Saturday, July 22nd 2023
- Time: 9:07 ET
- Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim
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Pittsburgh Pirates - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Pittsburgh Pirates come into this road contest vs Los Angeles with a below .500 record (42-55). In the NL Central standings, the team ranks 5th. Heading into play, the Pirates have won half of their 48 road games, sitting at 19-29.
Being favored 21 times in 97 games, Pittsburgh has a record against the runline of 44-53. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 50-43.
Taking the mound for Pittsburgh is Ryan Borucki. Heading into play, he has a mark of 1-0. Ryan Borucki will take the mound with an ERA of 4.63. Currently, opponents are batting just .234 against the left-hander. Opposing hitters have gone deep two times against Ryan Borucki, who has a WOBA allowed of .290. Borucki has maintained a WHIP of .94 while permitting any walks.
Offensively, Pittsburgh is scoring at a rate near the MLB average, at 4.1 runs per game. Through 97 games, the Pirates have the 16th-ranked batting average at .236. The team's lineup has gone deep a total of 88 times, good for 21st in the league. Throughout the season, Pittsburgh is ranked 18th in OBP (.312).
Los Angeles Angels - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Los Angeles Angels host the Pittsburgh Pirates, they have a record of 50-48, placing them 3rd in the AL West. On the season, the Angels have an above .500 home record, going 28-22 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.
Despite having the advantage of being favored in 56 of their 98 games, Los Angeles' record vs. the runline is just 46-52. The team's over/under record comes in at 49-46 with an average betting line of 9.
For Los Angeles, Reid Detmers will look to pick up a win over Pittsburgh, as he has a record of 2-6. Across 17 appearances, Reid Detmers has a combined ERA of 4.42. Currently, opponents are batting just .232 against the left-hander. Opposing hitters have gone deep 11 times against Reid Detmers, who has a WOBA allowed of .305. Detmers' WHIP of 1.29 comes along with a total of 35 walks allowed.
Los Angeles enters play averaging 5 runs per game, placing them 5th in the MLB. The Angels are enjoying offensive success as their team batting average ranks 7th at .256. So far, Los Angeles' lineup has also been able to hit for power, with a total of 151 home runs, which ranks 3rd. Los Angeles' offense has done a good job getting on base, ranking 4th with an OBP of .333.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Pirates vs. Angels
Heading into today's matchup between Los Angeles and Pittsburgh, the Angels are the betting favorite at -184 on the moneyline. Los Angeles' implied win probability sits at 64.79%. The MLB predictive model has the Angels picking up the win. However, it is recommended to stick to the moneyline for today's action.
Recommended Betting Pick: Angels Moneyline -184
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