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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers, 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 Wednesday, May 17th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Pirates vs. Tigers
The Pirates take on the Tigers on Wednesday, May 17th 2023 at Comerica Park, Detroit. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates (22-20) vs. Detroit Tigers (19-21)
- Date: Wednesday, May 17th 2023
- Time: 1:10 ET
- Venue: Comerica Park, Detroit
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Pittsburgh Pirates - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Pittsburgh Pirates host the Detroit Tigers, they have a record of 22-20, placing them 2nd in the NL Central. On the season, the Pirates have an above .500 road record, at 12-11.
Pittsburgh currently has an above .500 record against the runline. This mark has come while being favored 12 times in 42 games. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 19-22.
Rich Hill gets the start for the Pirates with a below .500 record at 3-3. Heading into action, Rich Hill has an ERA of 4.36. Currently, opponents have a batting average of .287 against him. Opposing hitters have gone deep eight times against Rich Hill, who has a WOBA allowed of .374. With a total of 13 walks, Hill has a WHIP of 1.48.
Pittsburgh has struggled to score runs this season, currently ranking 24th in scoring with an average of 4.2 runs per game. Together, the Pirates' offense has the 21st-ranked batting average, at .239. In terms of home runs, Pittsburgh ranks 23rd, with a total of 40 long balls. Throughout the season, Pittsburgh is ranked 16th in OBP (.320).
Detroit Tigers - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Pittsburgh, the Tigers have a record of just 19-21. This places the team 2nd in the AL Central. When playing at Comerica Park, the Tigers have played well, posting a record of 10-9.
With an above .500 record against the runline, Detroit has been favored two times in 40 games played so far. The team's over/under record comes in at 19-20 with an average betting line of 8.
Taking the mound for Detroit is Eduardo Rodriguez. Heading into play, he has a mark of 4-2. So far, Eduardo Rodriguez has put together an outstanding ERA of 1.57. Opponents have had a tough time against the left-hander, as they are batting just .180 against him. Opposing hitters have gone deep four times against Eduardo Rodriguez, who has a WOBA allowed of .218. With a total of 10 walks, Rodriguez has a WHIP of .81.
Detroit has struggled to score runs this season, currently ranking 30th in scoring with an average of 3.6 runs per game. Together, the Tigers' offense has the 23rd-ranked batting average, at .233. Along with their low batting average, the team has hit just 31 home runs (28th). Detroit's OBP of .297 places them .297 in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Pirates vs. Tigers
Heading into today's matchup between Detroit and Pittsburgh, the Tigers are the betting favorite at -157 on the moneyline. Detroit's implied win probability sits at 61.09%. The MLB predictive model shows Detroit pulling out a close win over the Pirates. It is recommended to take the Tigers Moneyline on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Tigers Moneyline
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