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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Oakland Athletics 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 Tuesday, June 6th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Athletics vs. Pirates
The Athletics take on the Pirates on Tuesday, June 6th 2023 at PNC Park, Pittsburgh. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Oakland Athletics (12-50) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (32-27)
- Date: Tuesday, June 6th 2023
- Time: 7:05 ET
- Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh
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Oakland Athletics - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Oakland Athletics take on the Pittsburgh hoping to improve on their record of just 12-50, placing them 5th in the AL West. Oakland will be looking to pick things up on the road, as they have gone just 5-26 to start the season.
Oakland's record against the runline, while being favored one times in 62 games, sits at 23-39. The team has an over/under record of 33-26, with an average betting line of 8.
The Athletics will send James Kaprielian to the mound with an overall record of 0-6. Against the Pirates, James Kaprielian is hoping to improve on his current ERA of 8.12. Compared to other pitchers, he has an elevated batting average allowed (.293). So far, Kaprielian has given up seven home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .380. With a total of 22 walks, Kaprielian has a WHIP of 1.80.
Oakland is the 24th-ranked scoring team this season, and with an average of 3.4 runs per game being hard to come by for the lineup. Through 62 games, the Athletics have the 22nd-ranked batting average at .218. Overall, the team has hit 57 home runs, placing them 14th. Up to this point, Oakland has been getting on base at a rate of .298, placing them 21st in all of baseball.
Pittsburgh Pirates - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Pittsburgh Pirates host the Oakland Athletics, they have a record of 32-27, placing them 1st in the NL Central. Through 29 home contests, the Pirates come in with a mark of 16-13 at PNC Park.
Despite being favored 14 times in 59 games, Pittsburgh has managed to maintain an above .500 record against the runline. The team's over/under record comes in at 28-29 with an average betting line of 9.
Making the start for Pittsburgh is Mitch Keller, with a record of 7-1. Mitch Keller boasts an ERA of 3.25. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .229 against him. So far, Keller has given up seven home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .284. Keller's WHIP of 1.10 comes along with a total of 17 walks allowed.
On offense, Pittsburgh comes into the game averaging 4.4 runs per game, placing them in a group of teams near the league average. Heading into play, the Pirates are the 11th unit in team batting average, currently hitting .248. The team's lineup has gone deep at toal of 56 times this season, placing them 15th in the league. To date, Pittsburgh has the MLB's 8th best OBP at .325.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Athletics vs. Pirates
Heading into today's matchup between Pittsburgh and the Athletics, the Pirates are the heavy favorite at -248 on the moneyline. Pittsburgh's implied win probability sits at 71.26%. Yet, our model predict James Kaprielian keeping the Athletics in the game, making the best bet to take the Athletics to cover +1.5.
Recommended Betting Pick: Athletics +1.5
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