Pirates vs. Orioles Odds
Friday, May 127:05 p.m. ETMLB.TV
| Pirates Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Total | Run Line |
| +130 | 8.5-115 / -105 | +1.5-154 |
| Orioles Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Total | Run Line |
| -154 | 8.5-115 / -105 | -1.5+128 |
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Don't worry Yinzers, you'll always have April. The Pirates got off to such a scorching start that Pittsburgh fans started dreaming about a Pirates-Steelers doubleheader in late October. The Buccos finished April with a 20-9 record, the best mark in the National League.Well, since the start of May, it has been a disastrous 1-8 stretch. Despite the recent plummeting, the Pirates remain atop the NL Central, but are holding on for dear life.Next will be a three-game set with the Baltimore Orioles, who are also sitting in playoff contention and off to a great start. The Orioles are 24-13 and hold the top Wild Card spot.Let's jump into the preview and make a betting pick for Monday's Orioles vs. Pirates series opener.
Johan Oviedo's season has been a solid representation of the Pirates as a whole. He started the year with three excellent starts in his four outings. He h ad a 2.22 ERA with 25 strikeouts and just six earned runs in his first four starts. Since then, he has raised his ERA to 5.59 with 17 earned runs and just eight strikeouts in his past three starts.So which Oviedo are we going to see more of going forward? The hope in Pittsburgh is that he'll regain the form that aligns closer to his 3.91 xERA. He utilizes his slider more than any pitch and that has helped him rank in the top half of the league at limiting hard contact.The Bucco bats have gone cold recently. They still rank 11th in the league in scoring, but they haven't scored more than three runs in 10 straight games. The Pirates could be a victim of bad luck, as they rank 13th'in team wOBA, but sixth in xwOBA.
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