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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves, 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, September 9th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Pirates vs. Braves
The Pirates take on the Braves on Saturday, September 9th 2023 at Truist Park, Atlanta. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates (65-76) vs. Atlanta Braves (92-48)
- Date: Saturday, September 9th 2023
- Time: 7:20 ET
- Venue: Truist Park, Atlanta
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Pittsburgh Pirates - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Atlanta, the Pirates have a record of just 65-76. This places the team 4th in the NL Central. The Pirates hope to avoid dropping below .500 when playing on the road, as they are currently 31-39.
Pittsburgh currently has an above .500 (71-70) record against the runline. This mark has come while being favored 28 times in 141 games. The team's over/under record comes in at 76-60 with an average betting line of 9.
The Pirates will send Johan Oviedo to the mound with an overall record of 8-14. Across 28 appearances, Johan Oviedo has a combined ERA of 4.27. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .226 against him. So far, Oviedo has given up 17 home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .307. Oviedo has a WHIP of 1.31, with 70 walks allowed.
Pittsburgh's offense comes into this game averaging 4.2 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. So far, the Pirates have combined for a team batting average of .235, placing them 20th in the league. Things have been going slightly better in the power department, as Pittsburgh has gone deep 138 times, placing them 21st in the league. Pittsburgh's overall OBP of .312 puts them 17th in the league.
Atlanta Braves - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Atlanta Braves host the Pittsburgh Pirates, they have a record of 92-48, placing them 1st in the NL East. When playing at Truist Park, the Braves have played well, posting a record of 46-24.
Atlanta currently has an above .500 record against the runline (75-65). So far, they have been favored in 126 of their 140 games. The team has an over/under record of 76-60, with an average betting line of 9.
Atlanta pitcher Dylan Dodd gets the start, looking to pick up another win, as his current record sits at 2-1. Compared to other starting pitchers, Dylan Dodd has one of the higher ERA's in the league at 7.40. His batting average allowed of .349 is high compared to other pitchers. Opposing hitters have gone deep eight times against Dylan Dodd, who has a WOBA allowed of .434. Dodd's WHIP of 1.85 comes along with a total of eight walks allowed.
On the season, Atlanta boasts the 1st-ranked scoring offense, averaging 5.8 runs per game. The Braves have enjoyed success at the plate, as their team batting average of .276 ranks 1st. The team's lineup is also hitting for power at an above average rate, with 272 home runs (1st). Atlanta's overall OBP of .344 is good for 1st in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Pirates vs. Braves
Heading into today's matchup between Atlanta and the Pirates, the Braves are the heavy favorite at -231 on the moneyline. Atlanta's implied win probability sits at 69.79%. The MLB predictive model gives Atlanta enough of an edge to bet the Braves to cover the runline (-1.5).
Recommended Betting Pick: Braves -1.5
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