Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies Betting Preview

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The Colorado Rockies are trying to avoid losing their fourth consecutive game when they play host to the Pittsburgh Pirates at Coors Field. The game will begin at 8:40 p.m. ET and this NL matchup will be televised on ATRM and ATPT.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies Odds

Oddsmakers have listed Colorado (-120) as the favorite over Pittsburgh (+110). Bettors can wager on the game’s total with odds sitting at -110 for over 14.5 runs and -110 for under 14.5. Bettors can also wager on the game’s runline with the most recent odds sitting at -190 for the Pirates +1.5 runs and +165 for the Rockies -1.5 runs.

The Pirates have gone 57-77 SU this year and are 64-69 against the spread (ATS). They’ve lost 11.0 units for moneyline bettors and 21.8 units ATS. Pittsburgh has covered the spread four times in its last seven games and the over has hit in four of those seven. The Rockies, on the other hand, are 59-76 SU and 61-73 ATS. The team’s lost 11.3 units for bettors taking the moneyline and 19.5 units ATS. Colorado has covered the spread only twice over its last seven games and the total has gone over in four of those seven.

Colorado games have an over/under record of 65-60-9 in 2019. The Pirates have been a strong over bet with a total record of 75-52-6.

Right-hander Dario Agrazal is getting the start for the visiting Pirates. Agrazal (3-3, 4.41 ERA) has recorded 25 punchouts in 49 innings so far. He has yet to face the Rockies this year and did not record a start against them in 2018, either.

The Rockies are handing the ball to righty Antonio Senzatela (8-8, 6.75 ERA), who has 54 strikeouts and 47 walks, along with a 1.76 WHIP. Senzatela is 0-1 with two strikeouts and a 21.60 ERA in one start against Pittsburgh this year.

Colorado’s pitchers have yielded 5.9 runs per game overall this year as a unit. The club’s starters have an ERA of 5.89, a WHIP of 1.50 and a strikeouts-per-nine of 7.7. The bullpen has a 5.19 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 8.4 K/9.

Colorado’s hitters have produced 5.3 runs per outing, including 4.7 per game over its last 10 games and 5.0 per game over their last five. The team has hit .288/.347/.463 over its last five contests and is 1-4 SU during that span.

Right fielder Charlie Blackmon and third baseman Nolan Arenado have led the Rockies’ batters this year. Blackmon is hitting .317/.362/.582 with 27 home runs, 74 RBIs and 98 runs scored, and Arenado is batting .309 with 34 homers, 103 RBIs and 90 runs.

In the other dugout, Pittsburgh’s pitchers have allowed 5.5 runs per game and its starting pitchers own a 5.27 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 8.39 K/9. The bullpen has an ERA of 4.91, along with a K/9 of 9.84.

The Pirates offense has slashed .265/.324/.426 on its way to 4.7 runs scored per game in 2019, including 5.6 runs per game over the team’s last 10 games and 6.6 per game over the team’s last five outings (3-2 SU).

Pittsburgh’s hitters have been paced by outfielder Starling Marte and first baseman Josh Bell. Marte is slashing .293/.337/.506 with 23 home runs, 77 RBIs, 90 runs and 25 steals, while Bell is hitting .274/.362/.576 with 34 homers, 106 RBIs and 89 runs scored.

The Pirates have lost 3.6 units and are 48-49 ATS when facing a right-handed starting pitcher this year. The over has hit in 51 of those games, compared to 41 that’ve gone under against righties. On the other hand, the Rockies have lost 6.8 units and are 35-50 ATS when facing a righty starter. The over’s hit in 44 of those games, compared to 37 that went under the total.

Pirates vs. Rockies Free MLB Tip

Predictions: SU Winner – Rockies, ATS Winner – Pirates, O/U – OVER

Betting Notes

  • The under has hit in three of Colorado’s last seven games.
  • The Pirates have hit 12 home runs in their last 10 games, including eight over their last five.
  • The Pirates have an OPS of .750 this season and an OPS of .772 against right-handed pitchers. The Rockies’ OPS sits at .786 overall and .772 versus righties.
  • Pittsburgh has recorded 25.2 Runs + Hits + Errors per game over its last 10 outings and 30.6 over its last five.
  • The Rockies have lost seven of their last eight games SU.