MLB 2021 Record
Sides: 26-13 = +15.2 Units
Totals: 21-18 = +1.69 Units
Combined: 47-31 = +16.89 Units
GAME: #955 Giants @ #956 Pirates
DATE: 5/13/2021 – 6:35p EST
ODDS: Giants -145 / Pirates +135
O/U: 7.5 -110 / -110
The Pittsburgh Pirates (15-21) host the San Francisco Giants (22-14) at PNC Park on Thursday at 6:35 pm EST. The Giants are coming off a 5 game homestand which they won 4 against the Rangers and the Padres. The Pirates lost 2 out of 3 games to the Reds in the previous home series. The Giants have righty A. DeSclafani (2-1, 2.40 ERA, 0.94 WHIP) facing the Pirates W. Crowe (0-1, 4.02 ERA, 1.34 WHIP).
WEATHER (baseball-weather.com)
BATTER VS PITCHER(dailybaseballdata.com)
STARTING LINEUPS (rotowire.com)
TRENDS (covers.com)
SAN FRANCISCO
- Over is 4-0 in DeSclafani’s last 4 starts on grass.
- Over is 4-0 in Giants last 4 road games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Over is 5-0 in Giant’s last 5 road games vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 5-0 in Giant’s last 5 road games.
- Over is 4-0 in DeSclafani’s last 4 starts overall.
PITTSBURGH
- Pirates are 0-6 in their last 6 games as a home underdog.
- Pirates are 1-6 in their last 7 home games.
- Pirates are 1-5 in their last 6 games as an underdog.
HEAD TO HEAD
- Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Pittsburgh.
- Under is 6-2-1 in the last 9 meetings.
- Giants are 2-5 in the last 7 meetings.
GIANTS VS PIRATES PREDICTION
The Pirates have beat the Giants 5 of the last 7 times they played each other. The Giants are also much worse on the road this season winning 14 of the 22 games at home and 10 of the 14 losses have come on the road. This Pirates team has a career team batting average of .389 against DeSclafani including 6 home runs. The Giants also struggle offensively against righties this season with a team batting average of .221. There is reverse line movement, sharp action, and good value with Pittsburgh in this spot. Both these teams have had good overall starting and bullpen pitching which gives the Under a good chance to come in. Look for the home team with the + money to get the win in this spot.
The Bookie: Pirates +135 / Under 7.5 -110 (Listed Pitchers)
Fade the Public: Pirates / Under
Sharp Action: Pirates / Under
Wager: 1 Unit to Win 1.35 Units on Pittsburgh
Wager: 1.1 Units to Win 1 Unit on the Under.
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