Pittsburgh Pirates vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction MLB Picks 7/28/24

Arizona Diamondbacks (54-50) vs Pittsburgh Pirates (52-51)

Game Info: Sunday, July 28, 2024 at 4:10 pm (Chase Field)

Yilber Diaz (1-1) (5.40) vs Mitch Keller (10-5) (3.34)

Betting Odds: Arizona Diamondbacks +102 / Pittsburgh Pirates -120 --- Over/Under: 8.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds

In this article, we will formulate a Pittsburgh Pirates vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, July 28th at Chase Field. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Pirates recent form and recent player performance

-The Diamondbacks recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Pittsburgh

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Arizona

-Recent betting trends in games played between Pittsburgh and Arizona.

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Pirates and Diamondbacks.

Pirates Pitching Let Them Down

The Pirates pitching really struggled on Saturday, giving up nine runs, and that led to the run defeat. Marco Gonzales really struggled on the mound, going only 2.1 innings, giving up seven hits and four earned runs. The pitching is going to need to be a lot better here if they want a chance to secure the win. The Pirates are averaging 4.13 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.19 runs per game. The offense is ranked 23rd in the league, while the pitching is ranked 13th. Bryan Reynolds has hit 18 home runs and driven in 61 RBIs. Getting the start for the Pirates will be Mitch Keller, who sits with a 10-5 record and an ERA of 3.34. In his last start against the St. Louis Cardinals, he went seven innings, giving up six hits and one run.

Diamondbacks Offense Was Strong

The Diamondbacks' offense was strong on Saturday, and they are going to need to continue that success here. Ketel Marte hit a home run and drove in three RBIs. Jake McCarthy also finished with five hits and one RBI. The Diamondbacks are averaging 4.933 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.71 runs per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league, while the pitching is ranked 24th. Ketel Marte has hit 23 home runs and driven in 67 RBIs so far this season. Getting the start for the Diamondbacks will be Yliber Diaz who sits with a 1-1 record and an ERA of 4.50. In his last start against the Kansas City Royals, he went three innings, giving up nine hits and seven runs.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Arizona Diamondbacks Prediction

The Diamondbacks are going to really struggle in this game, because of their pitching. The Pirates' offense is averaging 4.13 runs per game, but they are going to tee off here on Diaz. The Pirates are going to get another strong start from Keller, and the Diamondbacks' offense is going to really struggle. The Pirates are going to have no issue cruising here to the victory. Back the Pirates on the money line.