Matt Olson and the Atlanta Braves take on Liover Peguero and the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday at 7:05 PM ET, in the first of a four-game series at PNC Park. Oddsmakers list the Braves as -307 moneyline favorites, while giving the underdog Pirates +244 moneyline odds to win. Atlanta is favored on the run line (-1.5). The over/under is 9 runs for the contest.
The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Atlanta Braves looking to Spencer Strider (12-3), and Osvaldo Bido (2-2) taking the ball for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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Braves vs. Pirates Game Information & Odds
- When: Monday, August 7, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
- Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: SportsNet PT
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Run Line | Favorite Run Line Odds | Underdog Run Line Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | -307 | +244 | 9 | -106 | -114 | -1.5 | -179 | +152 |
Braves vs. Pirates Prediction
- Score Prediction: Braves 6, Pirates 5
- Total Prediction: Over 9 runs
- Win Probabilities: Braves 54%, Pirates 46%
Braves vs. Pirates Betting Insights
- This season, the Braves have won 62 out of the 97 games, or 63.9%, in which they've been favored.
- Atlanta has played as favorites of -307 or more once this season and lost that game.
- The implied probability of a win from the Braves, based on the moneyline, is 75.4%.
- The Pirates have been underdogs in 89 games this season and have come away with the win 37 times (41.6%) in those contests.
- Oddsmakers have given Pittsburgh the worst odds of winning it has seen this season with a +244 moneyline listed for this contest.
- The Pirates have an implied victory probability of 29.1% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.
Braves Recent Betting Performance
- The Braves were favored on the moneyline for each of their last 10 games, and they finished 6-4 in those matchups.
- In their last 10 outings (all 10 of them had set totals), the Braves and their opponents combined to go over the run total six times.
- The Braves' ATS record is 6-4-0 over their past 10 games.
Braves Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 6.8 |
| HR | 25 |
| ERA | 4.34 |
| K/9 | 9.1 |
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Braves Player Insights
- The Braves best hitter thus far this season is Ronald Acuna Jr., who's hitting at a team-leading .343 clip along with 25 homers and 67 RBI.
- Among all hitters in the majors, Acuna is 13th in home runs and 25th in RBI.
- Acuna carries a four-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last five outings he is batting .550 with two doubles, a triple, a home run, three walks and six RBI.
- Olson has put his power on display as he paces his team with 39 home runs and 97 runs batted in.
- Olson is second in homers in baseball, and first in RBI.
- Olson carries a four-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. In his last five games he is batting .294 with a double, three home runs, five walks and eight RBI.
- Ozzie Albies has 21 doubles, four triples, 25 home runs and 33 walks while hitting .261.
- Albies will look to build on his five-game hitting in this game. During his last five outings he is hitting .364 with three doubles, a triple, a home run, a walk and three RBI.
- Austin Riley has 20 doubles, a triple, 26 home runs and 38 walks while batting .274.
Braves Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | 0.5 (-278) | 1.5 (-110) | 0.5 (+230) | 0.5 (+100) |
| Sean Murphy | 0.5 (-238) | 1.5 (+120) | 0.5 (+450) | 0.5 (+145) |
| Eddie Rosario | 0.5 (-227) | 1.5 (+130) | 0.5 (+550) | 0.5 (+170) |
| Ozzie Albies | 1.5 (+175) | 1.5 (-125) | 0.5 (+400) | 0.5 (+110) |
| Michael Harris II | 0.5 (-233) | 1.5 (+135) | 0.5 (+700) | 0.5 (+190) |
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Pirates Recent Betting Performance
- The Pirates have played as underdogs in nine of their past 10 games and have gone 5-4 in those contests.
- In their last 10 games with a total, the Pirates and their opponents are 5-5-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
- The Pirates are 8-2-0 ATS over their last 10 games.
Pirates Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 6-4 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.9 |
| HR | 14 |
| ERA | 4.09 |
| K/9 | 9.1 |
Pirates Player Insights
- The Pirates are led in runs batted in by Bryan Reynolds with a mark of 53, he also leads the team in hitting, posting an average of .267.
- Among all hitters in the majors, Reynolds ranks 89th in home runs and 70th in RBI.
- Andrew McCutchen is batting .260 with 13 doubles, 10 home runs and 61 walks.
- Among all major league hitters, McCutchen ranks 154th in home runs and 216th in RBI.
- Jack Suwinski has been a significant run producer for the Pirates with 21 home runs and 53 runs batted in.
- Ke'Bryan Hayes has 16 doubles, five triples, five home runs and 16 walks while hitting .243.
Pirates Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Palacios | 0.5 (-227) | 1.5 (+140) | 0.5 (+800) | 0.5 (+310) |
| Bryan Reynolds | 0.5 (-200) | 1.5 (+140) | 0.5 (+550) | 0.5 (+255) |
| Liover Peguero | 0.5 (+100) | 0.5 (+100) | 0.5 (+900) | 0.5 (+340) |
| Andrew McCutchen | 0.5 (-149) | 0.5 (-149) | 0.5 (+600) | 0.5 (+245) |
| Ke'Bryan Hayes | 0.5 (-159) | 0.5 (-159) | 0.5 (+800) | 0.5 (+245) |
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