Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Pick 8/4/24 – By the time we get to midseason in Major League Baseball, there’s a game between the Arizona Diamondbacks (59-52) and Pittsburgh Pirates (56-54) that is turning out to be a big deal. Set for Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 1:35 PM ET, this fixture will bring into focus teams that are in contention. In our MLB free picks today it would be an interesting match for gamblers and baseball fans to study on as the outcome might have playoff implications beyond any reasonable doubt.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Pick 8/4/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 1:35 PM ET |
| Where: | PNC Park |
| TV: | MLBN |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Arizona Diamondbacks (59-52) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (56-54)
The 59-52 Arizona Diamondbacks, despite their strong standing, are bringing a powerful hitting lineup for this game. Their .258 team batting average and impressive 567 scores coupled with 126 home runs and slugging percentage of .425 continue to strengthen it. The Diamondbacks have had decent on base ability as they boast a .329 OBP that indicates they can consistently put runners on base and score runs.
In contrast, the Pittsburgh Pirates are not faring well with an offense that has contributed to their current record of 56-54 as shown by their lower .233 team batting average. However, they have scored fewer runs (459) and lower slugging percentage of .370 while still at pitchers’ mound where they have one of the most impressive staff ERAs of 3.82 and WHIPs of 1.28. In games which may be closely fought between these two teams, limiting opponents’ batting average to just about .246 would go a long way in putting the Pirates on top.
Ryne Nelson (8-6, 4.53 ERA) vs. Paul Skenes (6-1, 1.90 ERA)
Ryne Nelson is sent to the hill by Arizona with an 8-6 record and a 4.53 ERA. Nelson has shown himself adept at strikeouts over a span of 105.1 innings, but also allowed enough hits and runs. His walks plus hits per inning pitched of 1.36 is higher which means it leaves some room for inconsistency which can be exploited by the Pirates’ bats.
On the other hand, Paul Skenes for Pittsburgh has been unmitigated this year though. With only one loss to his name and an ERA of elite quality standing at 1.90, it goes without saying that he brings dominance to the mound epitomized by his meager walks plus hits per inning pitched, which stands at 0.9, as well as one hundred and three strikeouts in eighty-point-two frames-pitching milestones seldom achieved by any competitor in the same period; additionally, Skenes has been successful in restricting his opponents to home runs or walks.
When these two pitchers clash, it will be a classic battle of offense versus pitching. Nelson will need to navigate through a less potent but efficient Pirates lineup, while Skenes faces the challenge of a more dynamic Diamondbacks’ batting order. Their performances could very well dictate the pace and outcome of the game.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Pittsburgh Pirates -1.5 +135, Total Odds: 7.5
The betting odds tilt slightly in favor of the Pirates, mainly due to their home advantage and Skenes’ pitching form. The total set at 7.5 with a trend towards the OVER reflects expectations of a tightly contested game with potential for critical hits.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends
Arizona has been thriving in recent outings, going 8-2 SU in their last 10 games and showing a strong trend of scoring, with the total going OVER in 6 of their last 7. Their road performance against Pittsburgh (14-6 SU in their last 20 games at PNC Park) also provides a betting edge.
Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Trends
Pittsburgh has seen a mixed set of results, with a solid 12-6 SU record in their last 18 games but struggling at home against Arizona historically. The total going UNDER in 6 of their last 7 home games suggests a tighter, lower-scoring affair which contrasts with Arizona’s recent high-scoring games.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 8/4/24 Betting Picks
Look at the power of Paul Skenes and the Pirates’ solid pitching staff together with the Diamondbacks powerful attack makes this look like a classic pitcher vs. hitter matchup. A close game should be anticipated, which could favor UNDER.
People who are looking for premium matchup selections may consider betting on under total run scored because there have been opposite trends in terms of how each team has performed recently; also it is known that Paul Skins knows how to control games. For example, given that Pittsburgh has an advantage in pitching at home, putting a little bet on Pittsburgh to win would be understandable.