The struggling Pittsburgh Pirates (34-39) open a 4-game road series on Thursday against the Miami Marlins (42-33). First pitch from loanDepot Park is 6:40 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Pirates vs. Marlins odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: First meeting; Miami won 4 of 7 games in 2022
The Pirates have lost 9 straight games. They were swept in a 3-game series at home by the Chicago Cubs, closing things out Wednesday with an 8-3 loss.
The Marlins lost the final 2 games of their home series against the Toronto Blue Jays, including a 6-3 loss on Wednesday. Before losing 2 in a row, they had a 5-game winning streak. They have won 13 of their last 18 games.