Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies, 8/29/19 Prediction & Odds

Pirates vs. Rockies Prediction

A pair of last-place teams will meet tonight in a series opener as the Pittsburgh Pirates play at the Colorado Rockies. Can Pittsburgh go on the road and get a win in this spot?

Game Snapshot

905 Pittsburgh Pirates at 906 Colorado Rockies

Thursday, August 29, 2019

Coors Field at 8:40PM ET

TV: ATT SportsNet-RM

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Public Betting Information

According to oddsmakers, the Rockies are a -107 favorite to win on the moneyline. The Pirates are a -103 underdog, while the total is set at 14.5 runs. As of Thursday afternoon, 51 percent of public bets are coming in on visiting Pittsburgh. Check out our MLB Public Betting Page for up-to-date information.

Pirates crushed by Phillies

Pittsburgh lost a 12-3 decision at Philadelphia Wednesday night in a series finale. Starling Marte paced the Pirates offense as he finished 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored. Josh Bell was 2-for-4 with a homer and two RBIs. Adam Frazier ended the contest 1-for-4 with a double. Mitch Keller took the loss as he surrendered eight earned runs on 11 hits with eight strikeouts and one walk over four innings. Trevor Wiliams draws the start tonight as he enters with a 6-6 record, 5.35 ERA and 1.41 WHIP with 84 strikeouts over 112 2/3 innings pitched.

Rockies drop both games against Red Sox

Colorado fell by a score of 7-4 at home Thursday night in interleague action versus Boston. Nolan Arenado led the Rockies offensively as he went 2-for-5 with a double and two runs scored. Ian Desmond was 1-for-4 with a double, a walk and two runs. Yonathan Daza and Tony Wolters were each 2-for-4 with an RBI. Peter Lambert suffered the loss as he surrendered five earned runs on eight hits over 4 1/3 innings, striking out four and walking one. Chi Chi Gonzalez gets the start tonight for Colorado as he comes in with an 0-5 record, 6.43 ERA and 1.63 WHIP with 20 strikeouts over 35 innings of work. 

MLB Betting Trends

Pittsburgh

The Pirates are 17-36 in their last 53 games overall. Pittsburgh is 1-4 in the last five Williams road starts. 

Colorado

The Rockies are 5-2 in their last seven home games. Colorado is 0-7 in the last seven Gonzalez starts.

Prediction:

I don't think the right team is favored here. Sure, the Rockies are at home and have played above-.500 ball at Coors Field this season. But with Gonzalez on the mound, they become harder to endorse. Williams is having a down year after a strong 2018, but he is a competent pitcher who has also dealt with some poor luck this season. I'm taking the Pirates here as I don't want to put my money on Gonzalez guiding the way to a win.

 

MLB DAILY PREDICTION: PITTSBURGH PIRATES -103