Braves vs. Pirates Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 10

Updated Aug. 10, 2023 12:05 p.m. ET

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The Atlanta Braves will look to Matt Olson for continued success at the plate when they hit the field against Andrew McCutchen and the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Bookmakers list the Braves as -210 moneyline favorites, while giving the underdog Pirates +174 moneyline odds to win. Atlanta is the favorite on the run line (-1.5). The total is 10 runs for this contest.

The starting pitchers are Bryce Elder (8-3) for the Atlanta Braves, and Bailey Falter (0-7) for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Take a look at everything you need from a betting perspective on the Braves-Pirates game, from the point spread, moneyline, Over/Under and expert picks (odds via FOX Bet):

Braves vs. Pirates Game Information & Odds

When: Thursday, August 10, 2023 at 12:35 PM ET
Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
How to Watch on TV: MLB Network

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Run Line	Favorite Run Line Odds	Underdog Run Line Odds
Braves	-210	+174	10	-105	-114	-1.5	-127	+107

Braves vs. Pirates Prediction

Score Prediction: Braves 5, Pirates 4
Total Prediction: Under 10 runs
Win Probabilities: Braves 55%, Pirates 45%

Braves vs. Pirates Betting Insights

This season, the Braves have won 64 out of the 100 games, or 64%, in which they've been favored.
This season Atlanta has won 21 of its 30 games, or 70%, when favored by at least -210 on the moneyline.
The sportsbooks' moneyline implies a 67.7% chance of a victory for the Braves.
The Pirates have been underdogs in 92 games this season and have come away with the win 38 times (41.3%) in those contests.
This season, Pittsburgh has come away with a win six times in 13 chances when named as an underdog of at least +174 or worse on the moneyline.
The Pirates have an implied victory probability of 36.5% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.

Braves Recent Betting Performance

The Braves have a 6-4 record from the 10 games they were moneyline favorites over their last 10 matchups.
Over their last 10 outings, the Braves and their opponents combined to go over the run total seven times (all 10 games had set totals).
The Braves are 5-5-0 against the spread over their past 10 games.

Braves Recent Stats

Stat	Avg/Total
Record	6-4
Runs Per Game	6.4
HR	20
ERA	4.66
K/9	9.9

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Braves Player Insights

Ronald Acuna Jr.'s .341 average leads the Braves this year. His resume also includes 26 homers and driven in 69 RBI.
Acuna's home runs place him 10th in MLB, and he ranks 25th in RBI.
Acuna has collected a hit in two games in a row. In his last five games he is batting .391 with two doubles, a home run and four RBI.
Olson has hit 39 home runs with 100 runs batted in. Both pace his team.
Olson is second in homers and first in RBI in the majors.
Ozzie Albies has 21 doubles, four triples, 26 home runs and 33 walks while hitting .264.
Albies has at least one base hit in eight games in a row. During his last 10 outings he is hitting .318 with four doubles, a triple, two home runs, two walks and seven RBI.
Austin Riley is hitting .276 with 22 doubles, a triple, 26 home runs and 39 walks.

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Pirates Recent Betting Performance

In nine games as underdogs over the last 10 matchups, the Pirates have a record of 4-5.
When it comes to hitting the over, the Pirates and their opponents are 7-3-0 in their last 10 games with a total.
The Pirates have seven wins against the spread in their last 10 chances.

Pirates Recent Stats

Stat	Avg/Total
Record	5-5
Runs Per Game	4.6
HR	16
ERA	4.99
K/9	8.8

Pirates Player Insights

The Pirates are led in runs batted in by Bryan Reynolds with a mark of 54, he also leads the team in hitting, posting an average of .266.
In all of the majors, Reynolds is 78th in homers and 72nd in RBI.
McCutchen is batting .260 with 14 doubles, 10 home runs and 63 walks.
Among all MLB hitters, McCutchen is 161st in homers and 212th in RBI.
Jack Suwinski leads the Pirates with 21 long balls.
Ke'Bryan Hayes is batting .252 with 17 doubles, five triples, seven home runs and 17 walks.

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