Pirates vs. Diamondbacks Prediction
The Arizona Diamondbacks overcame a five-run deficit at home last night to down the Pittsburgh Pirates and win a fourth game in a row. Can Arizona stay hot tonight as the four-game series continues?
Game Snapshot
957 Pittsburgh Pirates at 958 Arizona Diamondbacks
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Chase Field at 9:40PM ET
TV: FS-A (ARI)
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Public Betting Information
According to oddsmakers, the Diamondbacks are a -141 favorite to win on the moneyline. The Pirates are a +131 underdog, while the over-under is set at 8.5 runs. As of Tuesday morning, 71 percent of public bets are coming in on host Arizona. Check out our MLB Public Betting Page for up-to-date information.
D-backs score nine unanswered runs
Arizona fell behind 5-0 after Pittsburgh scored four runs in the fifth inning Monday night, but the hosts tied it up at 5-5 with a five-run seventh inning and then proceeded to score four more in the eighth on the way to a comeback 9-5 win. Daniel Descalso was 2-for-5 with a triple, two runs and three RBIs from the leadoff spot. Jake Lamb hit a game-tying 3-run home run in the seventh. Chris Owings walked and scored two runs. Archie Bradley threw a scoreless inning of relief, working around two hits and a walk to record the win.
Marte drives in two
Pirates outfielder Starling Marte helped spark his team to a five-run lead as he finished the contest 2-for-5 with a double, a run and two RBIs. Austin Meadows was 1-for-5 with a double, a run and two RBIs. Elias Diaz went 2-for-4, while Josh Bell drew three walks and scored a run. Jordy Mercer was 2-for-4 with a run. Kyle Crick gave up two earned runs on one hit with one walk in one-third of an inning to take the loss in relief.
Trevor Williams (5-3, 4.18 ERA) draws the start today for Pittsburgh, while Arizona will go with Clay Buchholz (1-1, 1.88).
MLB Betting Trends
Pittsburgh
The Pirates are 17-41 in their last 58 road games vs. a team with a winning record. Pittsburgh is 1-6 in its last seven games against the NL West.
Arizona
The Diamondbacks are 4-0 in their last four during game two of a series. Arizona is 7-1 in its last eight Tuesday games.
Prediction:
Whatever Buchholz has been doing since joining Arizona, it’s working. He’s the better pitcher in this game considering his recent form, he has the better team backing him and he’s at home. The line isn’t too much to stomach and the D-backs are hot. Take advantage.
MLB DAILY PREDICTION: ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS -141