As we move through the second third of the season, the Pittsburgh Pirates (25W-37L) will face off against the San Francisco Giants (35W-27L) on Friday, June 17 at PNC Park at 7:05 pm ET.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Francisco Giants Odds
Pittsburgh Pirates +176 | San Francisco Giants -210 (BET NOW)
Over/Under 8 total points (BET NOW)
Pittsburgh Pirates
This season, the Pirates’ are hitting .220 as a team. As far as defense goes, the team has an ERA of 4.51 and a .977 fielding percentage. They lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 4-6 in their last game on Wednesday, and are currently ranked number three in the National League Central. With all this in mind, do you think they can pick up a win here?
The Pittsburgh Pirates are without Nicolaus Mears (Elbow), Josh VanMeter (Finger), Duane Underwood Jr. (COVID-19), 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).
San Francisco Giants
The overall regular season batting average for the Giants is .240 and in terms of pitching, the team has an ERA of 4.01. With regard to fielding, the team has a percentage of .986. They beat the Kansas City Royals 2-3 the last time they met on Wednesday, and are currently number three in the National League West. Will the Giants come out on top when all is said and done this time?
The San Francisco Giants are without Jakob Junis (Groin), Anthony DeSclafani (Ankle), Alexander Cobb (Neck Strain), Steven Duggar (Oblique), LaMonte Wade Jr. (Left Knee) and Matthew Boyd (Elbow).
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Francisco Giants Predictions
Moneyline Pick: San Francisco Giants (-210)
Over/Under Pick: Under 8 total points (-115)
Runline Pick: San Francisco Giants -1.5 runs (-113)
(*Predictions based on our proprietary predictive algorithm software)
