Pirates vs. Diamondbacks Pick
Are the Pirates a good bet to win as an underdog when they visit the Diamondbacks today at 4:10PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Pirates are +104 money line underdogs to upset the Diamondbacks, who have odds of -114 to win today at home. With Francisco Liriano set to face Robbie Ray in the pitching matchup, the total currently sits at 9 runs.
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The Pirates have been fantastic with Liriano on the hill. They’re 21-5 in his last 26 starts and 4-1 in his last five road starts. They’ve also won seven of Liriano’s last eight starts versus National League West opponents and are 12-1 in his last 13 starts versus a team with a winning record.
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On the other side, the Diamondbacks are 3-7 in Ray’s last 10 starts coming off four days of rest and are 1-4 in their last five games versus National League Central opponents. Arizona is also 1-6 in Ray’s last seven starts during Game 3 of a series.
OUR PICK: The Pirates have taken six of their last eight games versus the Diamondbacks and have won four of their last five games in Arizona as well. Pittsburgh has also won 49 of its last 70 games versus National League West and is 4-1 in its last five road games versus a left-handed starter. The Pirates make for a great underdog play today.
SUNDAY MLB FREE PICK: PITTSBURGH PIRATES +104
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