Phillies vs Pirates Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 31

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  • The (67-33) are favorites vs the (67-33)
  • Phillies starting pitcher: Aaron Nola (6-8), 3.32 ERA
  • Pirates starting pitcher: Jonathan Brubaker (2-8), 3.96 ERA
  • Watch the game on SportsNet PT

The Philadelphia Phillies () visit PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates () on Sunday, July 31, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35pm EDT in Pittsburgh.

The are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at ().

The Phillies vs Pirates Over/Under is total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Phillies are 54-47 against the spread (ATS), while the Pirates are 52-49 ATS.

Phillies vs. Pirates Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Phillies O
Pirates U

Phillies vs Pirates Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Phillies will win Sunday‘s matchup with 62.6% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Phillies and Pirates and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Phillies Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Phillies players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Alec Bohm has hit the Hits Over in 28 of his last 41 away games (+17.45 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Nick Castellanos has hit the Runs Under in 37 of his last 50 games (+15.10 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Kyle Schwarber has hit the Singles Under in 23 of his last 28 games (+13.95 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Alec Bohm has hit the Total Bases Over in 24 of his last 39 away games (+12.45 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Alec Bohm has hit the Singles Over in 16 of his last 19 games (+11.40 Units / 42% ROI)

Best Pirates Player Prop Best Bets Today

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Pirates players for Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Ke’Bryan Hayes has hit the Total Bases Under in 30 of his last 41 games at home (+13.85 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Ke’Bryan Hayes has hit the Runs Under in 25 of his last 35 games at home (+12.00 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Bryan Reynolds has hit the Runs Under in 22 of his last 30 games at home (+11.60 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Ben Gamel has hit the Total Bases Under in 12 of his last 16 games at home (+10.10 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Rodolfo Castro has hit the RBIs Under in his last 10 games at home (+10.00 Units / 38% ROI)

Pirates vs Phillies Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ben Gamel 0.5 +700 0.5 -2500
Ke'Bryan Hayes 0.5 +800 0.5 -3000
Kevin Newman 0.5 +950 0.5 -10000
Oneil Cruz 0.5 +575 0.5 -1400
Alec Bohm 0.5 +675 0.5 -2000

Pirates vs Phillies Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ben Gamel 0.5 -150 0.5 +105
Ke'Bryan Hayes 0.5 -200 0.5 +140
Kevin Newman 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
Oneil Cruz 0.5 -140 0.5 +100
Bryson Stott 0.5 -225 0.5 +155

Pirates vs Phillies RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ben Gamel 0.5 +220 0.5 -350
Ke'Bryan Hayes 0.5 +225 0.5 -350
Kevin Newman 0.5 +290 0.5 -500
Oneil Cruz 0.5 +230 0.5 -350
Alec Bohm 0.5 +185 0.5 -275

Pirates vs Phillies Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Aaron Nola 6.5 -145 6.5 +105
JT Brubaker 4.5 -155 4.5 +110
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Moneyline in 24 of their last 38 away games (+12.00 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the Run Line in 29 of their last 50 games (+10.65 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Over in 54 of their last 96 games (+9.90 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 21 away games (+8.40 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 6 of their last 11 away games (+1.05 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Under in 52 of their last 92 games (+11.35 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 25 of their last 37 games (+10.75 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 15 of their last 21 games (+9.30 Units / 39% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+6.05 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 17 games at home (+1.25 Units / 7% ROI)

Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Phillies have gone 52-49 against the Run Line (+3.25 Units / 2.65% ROI).

  • 54-47 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.1 Units / -0.82% ROI
  • 51-46 when betting on the total runs Over for +0.65 Units / 0.59% ROI
  • 46-51 when betting on the total runs Under for -9.95 Units / -8.94% ROI

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Phillies have gone 52-49 against the Run Line (-4.2 Units / -3.27% ROI).

  • 40-61 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.65 Units / -4.41% ROI
  • 41-54 when betting on the total runs Over for -17.8 Units / -16.08% ROI
  • 54-41 when betting on the total runs Under for +8.85 Units / 7.9% ROI

Aaron Nola has allowed a slugging percentage of .600 (48 Total Bases / 80 ABs) with runners in scoring position this season — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .377 — first Percentile.

Aaron Nola has walked 17 of 514 batters (3%) this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 7% — 100th Percentile.

Aaron Nola has walked 6 of 276 right-handed batters (2%) this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 6% — 100th Percentile.

Aaron Nola’s K:BB ratio is 13.8 (83/6) against right-handed batters this season — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 3.7 — 100th Percentile.

Jonathan Brubaker: Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Hitters have swung at 52% of JT Brubaker’s pitches (246/475) with two-strikes this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 50 total IP; League Avg: 61% — 0 Percentile.

Hitters have swung at 52% of JT Brubaker’s pitches (530/1,012) with two-strikes since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 131 total IP; League Avg: 61% — first Percentile.

JT Brubaker has walked 8 of 47 right-handed batters (17%) this month (3 games) — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 10 total IP; League Avg: 7% — 0 Percentile.

JT Brubaker has a strike rate of just 58% (276/475) in two strike counts this season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 50 total IP; League Avg: 65% — 0 Percentile.

Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

The Phillies are 9-35 (.205) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .088.

The Phillies are 11-35 (.239) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .116.

The Phillies are just 3-10 (.231) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Phillies are 42-2 (.955) when leading entering the 8th inning this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .912.

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies

The Pirates are just 29-7 (.806) when leading entering the 7th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .884.

The Pirates are just 83-22 (.790) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2020 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .874.

The Pirates are just 3-22 (.120) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .292.

The Pirates are just 50-113 (.307) on the road since the 2020 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .464.

Phillies hitters are slugging .505 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .446.

Phillies hitters have put 41% of balls in play to the right side of the field this season — tied for highest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

Phillies hitters have come to the plate with runners in scoring position in just 376 of their 1,549 plate appearances (24%) versus relief pitchers this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.

Phillies hitters have just 40 strikeouts in 217 PA’s (18%) against LHP this month (18 games) — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Pirates are batting just .145 with two-strikes since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .168.

Pirates hitters have an OBP of just .283 (1,286 PA’s) against LHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .317.

Pirates hitters have an OPS of just .454 (5,109 PA’s) with two-strikes since the start of last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .513.

Pirates hitters have an OPS of just .658 (3,031 PA’s) against LHP since the start of last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .728.

Phillies pitchers have walked 58 of 902 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 7%.

Phillies pitchers have walked 150 of 2,327 batters (6%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the start of last season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Phillies pitchers have allowed a run just 10% of the time after an opposing score this month (24 games) — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

Phillies pitchers have allowed a run just 22% of the time after an opposing score this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 29%.

Pirates pitchers have walked 215 of 2,291 batters (9%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the start of last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Pirates pitchers have walked 274 of 2,807 batters (10%) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning since the start of 2020 — highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Pirates pitchers have an ERA of 5.38 (1066.0 IP) against division opponents since the start of last season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 4.20.

Pirates pitchers have walked 18 of 340 batters (5%) over the last 14 days (9 games) — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Pirates vs. Phillies Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Max Kranick (Pirates): Elbow, D60
  • Nicolaus Mears (Pirates): Elbow, D60
  • Ke’Bryan Hayes (Pirates): Knee, Day-to-Day
  • Canaan Smith-Njigba (Pirates): Wrist, D60
  • Jacob Marisnick (Pirates): Toe, D10
  • Chase De Jong (Pirates): Knee, D15
  • Roberto Pérez (Pirates): Hamstring, D60
  • Blake Cederlind (Pirates): Elbow, D60
  • Hans Crouse (Phillies): COVID-19, D60
  • Zachary Eflin (Phillies): Knee, D15
  • James McArthur (Phillies): Elbow, D60
  • Ryan Sherriff (Phillies): Shoulder, D60
  • Bryce Harper (Phillies): Thumb, D10
  • Jean Segura (Phillies): Finger, D60
  • Samuel Coonrod (Phillies): Shoulder, D60
  • Damon Jones (Phillies): Shoulder, D60

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