Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Atlanta Braves 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 Monday, August 7th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Braves vs. Pirates
The Braves take on the Pirates on Monday, August 7th 2023 at PNC Park, Pittsburgh. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Atlanta Braves (70-39) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (50-61)
- Date: Monday, August 7th 2023
- Time: 7:05 ET
- Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh
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Atlanta Braves - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 70-39, the Atlanta Braves will host Atlanta, currently ranked 1st in the NL East. In their 52 games on the road, the Braves have a strong record of 33-19.
Atlanta currently has an above .500 record against the runline (57-52). So far, they have been favored in 96 of their 109 games. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 58-47.
Starting for the Braves will be Spencer Strider, with an overall record of 12-3. Spencer Strider boasts an ERA of 3.61. Opponents have had a tough time against the right-hander, as they are batting just .206 against him. Opposing hitters have gone deep 18 times against Spencer Strider, who has a WOBA allowed of .279. Strider's WHIP of 1.09 comes along with a total of 38 walks allowed.
Atlanta enters play averaging 5.7 runs per game, placing them 3rd in the MLB. The Braves are enjoying offensive success as their team batting average ranks 2nd at .270. So far, Atlanta's lineup has also been able to hit for power, with a total of 212 home runs, which ranks 1st. To date, Atlanta has the MLB's 2nd best OBP at .340.
Pittsburgh Pirates - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Pittsburgh Pirates come into this road contest vs Atlanta with a below .500 record (50-61). In the NL Central division standings, the team ranks 4th. Heading into today's game, the Pirates will look to turn things around at home. Currently they are just 26-28 at PNC Park.
Pittsburgh's record against the runline sits at 54-57 while being favored 22 times in 111 games. The team has an over/under record of 57-50, with an average betting line of 9.
Pirates starter Osvaldo Bido comes into the game with a record of just 2-2. With an ERA of 5.18, Osvaldo Bido has had his struggles on the mound. To date, he has a batting average allowed of .267. So far, Bido has given up two home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .319. With a total of 14 walks, Bido has a WHIP of 1.51.
Pittsburgh's' offense comes into this game averaging just 4.1 runs per game, placing them 24th in the MLB. Together, the Pirates' offense has the 19th-ranked batting average, at .235. In terms of home runs, Pittsburgh ranks 19th, with a total of 108 long balls. Pittsburgh's offense currently sits 20th in OBP, coming in at .311.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Braves vs. Pirates
Heading into today's matchup between Atlanta and the Pirates, the Braves are the heavy favorite at -283 on the moneyline. Atlanta's implied win probability sits at 73.89%. However, we see the Pirates putting together a strong enough fight at the plate to take them to cover at +1.5 runs.
Recommended Betting Pick: Pirates +1.5
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