Arizona Diamondbacks vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction MLB Picks 8/2/24

In this article, we will formulate an Arizona Diamondbacks vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction for this MLB game on Friday, August 2nd, at PNC Park. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Diamondbacks recent form and recent player performance 

-The Pirates recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Arizona

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Pittsburgh

-Recent betting trends in games played between Arizona and Pittsburgh

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

Diamondbacks Have Won Three Straight

The Diamondbacks have a ton of confidence heading into this game and they have won three games in a row. On Wednesday, the Diamondbacks scored five runs, and they ended up winning by a run. Jake McCarthy had a strong game, finishing with three hits and one RBI. The Diamondbacks are averaging 5.12 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.771 runs per game. The offense is ranked 2nd in the league while the pitching is ranked 24th. They have a run differential of 0.14 which is 10th in the league. Getting the start for the Diamondbacks will be Brandon Pfaadt who sits with a 5-6 record and an ERA of 3.92. In his last start against the Pittsburgh Pirates, he went six innings, giving up seven hits and five runs. The Diamondbacks will meet the Guardians after this series.

Pirates Winning Streak Snapped

The Pirates had won three games in a row heading into the last game against the Houston Astros. The Pirates were competitive but they ended up losing 5-4. Joey Bart had a strong game hitting a home run and driving in two RBIs. The Pirates are averaging 4.18 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.22 runs per game. The offense is ranked 22nd while the pitching is ranked 12th. They have a negative run differential of -0.04 which is 17th. Bryan Reynolds has hit 18 home runs and driven in 61 RBIs. Getting the start for the Pirates will be Luis Ortiz who sits with a 5-2 record and an ERA of 2.75. In his last start against the Arizona Diamondbacks, he went five innings, giving up five hits and three runs. 

Why the Pirates Will Beat the Diamondbacks

• The Pirates have won 10 of their last 11 games at PNC Park following a loss.
• The Diamondbacks have lost 19 of their last 25 road games following a home win.
• The Pirates have covered the run line in each of their last four games.
• The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games against the Pirates following a home win.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction

The Pirates snapped their winning streak in the last game but they are going to get back on the right track here. Pfaadt really struggles in his last start against the Pirates giving up five runs and he is going to really struggle here. The Diamondbacks aren’t going to have the offense to keep up against the offensive firepower from the Pirates and Pittsburgh is going to get the job done. Back the Pirates on the money line to cash here.