Betting Preview: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres
The Pittsburgh Pirates (+160) are set to face off against the San Diego Padres (-178) today at 4:10 PM EDT. The run total is set at 8.5, making this an exciting game for bettors. The Padres are favored to win by 1.5 on the run line at odds of +105, while the Pirates are the underdogs at +1.5 with odds of -125.
The Pitching Matchup
The pitching matchup for this game features Johan Oviedo going head-to-head against Seth Lugo. Both pitchers have their work cut out for them and will need to bring their best stuff to secure a win for their respective teams.
Previous Matchup
These two teams faced each other just yesterday, with the Padres coming out on top with a final score of 5-1. The Padres were heavy favorites in that game with odds of -282. The total for that game was set at 8.0 and ultimately stayed under by 2.0 runs.
Win Trends
In the past 10 games, the Pirates have managed to secure a victory only 3 times. On the other hand, the Padres have been performing slightly better with 5 wins in their last 10 games. The Pirates will need to step up their game if they want to overcome the Padres’ recent success.
Totals Trends
When it comes to totals trends, the Pirates have gone over in 7 of their last 10 games and stayed under in 3 of their last 10. The Padres, on the other hand, have not shown a significant trend, with the total going over in 5 of their last 10 games and staying under in 4 of their last 10. This indicates that both teams have the potential for high-scoring games.
Betting Pick: Over 8.5 (-105)
For this game, we are following the hot Shark player, Doughoff. We will be placing our bet on the game going over 8.5 runs with odds of -105. If you’re looking for more picks and advice for this matchup, you can check out the Shark Book app. It’s a handicapper’s best friend! Click here to download the app for free and enhance your sports betting experience.