Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Pick 8/3/24 – On Saturday, August 3, 2024 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Pittsburgh Pirates will meet up in an intense showdown aimed at winning crucial baseball wins – providing baseball enthusiasts and bettors alike a truly exciting matchup to watch and bettors alike an edge when making betting decisions. We provide premium sports picks, insights into betting strategy, as well as expert analysis that can aid your decision-making.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Pick 8/3/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 6:40 PM ET |
| Where: | PNC Park |
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| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Arizona Diamondbacks (59-51) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (55-54)
Arizona Diamondbacks enter this game boasting a solid record of 59-51 and have shown remarkable prowess throughout their season. Particularly impressive has been their 7-2 road record over their past nine games; Arizona has amassed 558 runs scored this year while their offense boasts an outstanding team batting average of 0.258 with 954 hits contributing towards their on-base percentage (0.329) and slugging percentage (0.422). Nonetheless, Arizona has encountered difficulties on their pitching staff with an ERA of 4.48 and WHIP 1.34; these have proven invaluable this season.
As for Pittsburgh Pirates’ 55-54 record and their recent performances, they have shown resilience despite having an inferior team batting average (0.223). Yet still managing to score 451 runs with 848 hits and 108 homers; their on-base percentage currently sits at 0.36 while slugging percentage stands at 0.365; on pitching performance they have proven effective with an ERA/WHIP ratio of just 1.27; further showing off their ability to limit scoring opportunities against them.
Jordan Montgomery (7-5, 6.51 ERA) vs. Mitch Keller (10-5, 3.3 ERA)
Jordan Montgomery of the Arizona Diamondbacks has experienced a difficult season so far with a 7-5 record and high ERA of 6.51 across 74.2 innings pitched. Montgomery allowed 99 hits over that span but struck out 48 batters while walking 27 – his WHIP stands at 1.69, signalling struggles controlling game play. In spite of these obstacles he has proven resilience while producing solid performances; experience and adaptability being his major assets but his high ERA/WHIP suggest vulnerabilities which Pirate hitters might exploit.
Mitch Keller of the Pittsburgh Pirates stands out with an outstanding 10-5 record and impressive ERA of just 3.3 this season, pitching 128.1 innings while giving up just 121 hits, striking out 114 batters while walking 34 and posting an outstanding 1.21 WHIP value; his performance has been crucial in maintaining their competitive edge while simultaneously restricting base runners; his strengths including consistent delivery and effective strikeout capabilities make him an unassailable adversary to face against Arizona Diamondbacks opponents.
Keller will have an edge against Montgomery when these two pitch on the baseball diamond, thanks to his consistency and control — Montgomery has struggled with maintaining low ERAs and WHIPs; Montgomery’s high WHIP could open scoring opportunities for Pirates while Keller may stifle Diamondbacks offense; their pitching duel will have a major effect on game’s outcome, with Keller likely emerging victorious from it all.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Arizona Diamondbacks -1.5 (+160), Total Odds: 8.5
Arizona Diamondbacks currently hold betting odds that favor them with a spread of +1.5 (+160), moneyline at -102 and total game score set to 8.5 total for an over at -110; these indicate an even matchup, though with perhaps slightly favored Arizona. Taking into consideration both teams recent form as well as respective betting trends bettors should carefully assess these odds when placing bets on this matchup.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends
The Diamondbacks have been on an impressive roll recently, as six out of their last seven total-goal games went OVER. Arizona was 8-1 against Pittsburgh over their past nine matchups – winning seven outright games between those nine meetings! Moreover, Arizona boasted 7-2 SU records against Pittsburgh during those same nine road contests; furthermore they held Pittsburgh to just 15-5 wins overall when traveling against them with 7-2 road records totalling 20 road victories! These trends all point toward high scoring games from Arizona that feature strong performances both offensively and defensively against Pittsburgh teams alike!
Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Trends
The Pirates have shown positive trends recently, with five out of their last six total going OVER, 13-7 SU in 20 games played since April and a 5-15 record at home against Arizona over that span – suggesting potential low scoring here against them despite recent success on their home field. Nonetheless, Pittsburgh must improve upon its 5-15 home record against them for this matchup to become more than an adversary to be concerned with.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 8/3/24 Betting Picks
Based on analysis and betting trends, Arizona seems like they will come out victorious from this encounter with Pittsburgh. Their impressive road form combined with past dominance against them at PNC Park makes them the favorite in this matchup; however, Mitch Keller could provide difficulty for Arizona hitters; betting odds indicate an expected total score over 8.5 is more likely given both teams recent scoring patterns.
As part of their MLB top predictions, Arizona Diamondbacks can be trusted at -102 on the moneyline to take home victory on game one at Arizona Stadium and over 8.5 at total betting at total OVER 110 is also considered viable bet considering both teams have impressive offensive capabilities, recent trends and recent performances of Arizona key hitters as prop bets may provide good value given their impressive batting stats.