As we move through the second third of the season, the Atlanta Braves (33W-27L) will once again meet the Pittsburgh Pirates (24W-33L) on Sunday, June 12 at Truist Park at 1:35 pm ET.
Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Odds
Atlanta Braves -255 | Pittsburgh Pirates +205 (BET NOW)
Over/Under 8.5 total points (BET NOW)
Atlanta Braves
Over the course of the regular season, the Braves’ are carrying a team batting average of .241. In regards to defense, the team has an ERA of 3.92 and a .988 fielding percentage. They outplayed the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4 in their most recent game on Saturday, and are currently ranked number two in the National League East. Will they be able to pick up a much-needed win in this one?
In terms of injuries and absences, the Atlanta Braves are without Tyler Matzek (Shoulder), Kirby Yates (Elbow), Michael Soroka (Achilles), Eddie Rosario (Eye), Collin McHugh (Undisclosed), Manuel Piña (Wrist), Luke Jackson (Undisclosed) and Randy Jackson (Lat).
Pittsburgh Pirates
The overall regular season batting average for the Pirates is .223 and in terms of pitching, the team has an ERA of 4.42. With regard to fielding, the team has a percentage of .979. They were beaten by the Atlanta Braves 10-4 the last time they met on Saturday, and are currently number three in the National League Central. Will the Pirates pull it off when they go at it again against the Braves?
The Pittsburgh Pirates are missing Nicolaus Mears (Elbow), Josh VanMeter (Finger), Richard Hembree (Right Calf), Kevin Newman (Groin), Jacob Marisnick (Thumb), Benjamin Gamel (Hamstring), Roberto Pérez (Hamstring), Dillon Peters (Undisclosed), Blake Cederlind (Elbow), Yoshitomo Tsutsugo (Undisclosed) and Greg Allen (Hamstring).
Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Predictions
Moneyline Pick: Atlanta Braves (-255)
Over/Under Pick: Under 8.5 total points (100)
Runline Pick: Atlanta Braves -1.5 runs (-126)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)
