Pirates vs Diamondbacks Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 28

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  • Pirates vs Diamondbacks Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
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The Pittsburgh Pirates (+100) visit Chase Field to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (-120) on Sunday, July 28, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10pm EDT in Phoenix, AZ.

This season, the Pirates are 52-52 against the spread (ATS), while the Diamondbacks are 54-51 ATS.

Pirates vs Diamondbacks Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Pirates starting pitcher: Mitch Keller 10-5, 3.38 ERA
  • Diamondbacks starting pitcher: Yilber Diaz 1-1, 5.53 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Pirates+1.5 -210O 8.5 -110+100
Diamondbacks -1.5 +155U 8.5 -110-120

Pirates vs Diamondbacks Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Pirates will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 52.8% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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

Best Pirates Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Rowdy Tellez has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 9 away games (+13.40 Units / 149% ROI)
  • Andrew McCutchen has hit the Singles Under in 18 of his last 24 games (+10.15 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Nick Gonzales has hit the Total Bases Under in 23 of his last 32 games (+9.40 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Andrew McCutchen has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 11 of his last 14 away games (+7.90 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Ke’Bryan Hayes has hit the Hits Over in 9 of his last 10 away games (+7.90 Units / 37% ROI)

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

Best Diamondbacks Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Ketel Marte has hit the Home Runs Over in 8 of his last 24 games (+25.70 Units / 107% ROI)
  • Ketel Marte has hit the RBIs Over in 15 of his last 25 games (+15.35 Units / 61% ROI)
  • Geraldo Perdomo has hit the Runs Over in 13 of his last 20 games (+14.55 Units / 73% ROI)
  • Joc Pederson has hit the Walks Under in 20 of his last 25 games at home (+11.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Ketel Marte has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 17 of his last 22 games (+10.45 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Under in 28 of their last 42 games (+12.95 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Under in 55 of their last 93 games (+12.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 28 of their last 60 games (+10.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 38 of their last 65 games (+9.90 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 36 of their last 60 games (+8.80 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Game Total Over in 32 of their last 49 games (+14.10 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 35 of their last 57 games (+11.10 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have covered the Run Line in 26 of their last 40 games (+11.05 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 48 games (+10.90 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Team Total Over in 26 of their last 40 games (+10.50 Units / 23% ROI)

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Pirates are 56-48 against the Run Line (+4.81 Units / 3.56% ROI).

  • 52-52 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.2 Units / -0.99% ROI
  • 46-54 when betting on the total runs Over for -13.4 Units / -11.59% ROI
  • 54-46 when betting on the total runs Under for +4.38 Units / 3.86% ROI

Diamondbacks Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Diamondbacks are 54-51 against the Run Line (-3.35 Units / -2.38% ROI).

  • 55-50 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.15 Units / 0.88% ROI
  • 55-47 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.75 Units / 2.36% ROI
  • 47-55 when betting on the total runs Under for -12.9 Units / -11.28% ROI

Diamondbacks vs Pirates Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Oneil Cruz (PIT) 0.5 +360 0.5 -500
Christian Walker (ARI) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Joc Pederson (ARI) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650
Andrew McCutchen (PIT) 0.5 +600 0.5 -900
Eugenio Suarez (ARI) 0.5 +650 0.5 -1000

Diamondbacks vs Pirates Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Oneil Cruz (PIT) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Ke'Bryan Hayes (PIT) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (ARI) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Andrew McCutchen (PIT) 0.5 -225 0.5 +160
Josh Palacios (PIT) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165

Diamondbacks vs Pirates RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Christian Walker (ARI) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Oneil Cruz (PIT) 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
Joc Pederson (ARI) 0.5 +160 0.5 -225
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (ARI) 0.5 +160 0.5 -225
Rowdy Tellez (PIT) 0.5 +180 0.5 -250

Diamondbacks vs Pirates Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Mitch Keller (PIT) 5.5 +120 5.5 -160

Mitch Keller has allowed a slugging percentage of .500 (81 Total Bases / 162 ABs) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — tied for 4th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .376 — seventh Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .290 (47-for-162) against Mitch Keller when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — 4th highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .229 — fifth Percentile.

Opponents are hitting .264 (176-for-667) against Mitch Keller when going through the lineup the first time in a game since the 2022 season — 3rd highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .232 — 12th Percentile.

Mitch Keller has walked 12 of 252 left-handed batters (5%) this season — 5th best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: 8% — 91st Percentile.

Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Yilber Diaz has a strikeout rate of just 11% (7 SO in 64 PAs) this month (3 games) — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 7 total IP; League Avg: 22% — first Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 16% (17/107) against Yilber Diaz this month (3 games) — 8th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 7 total IP; League Avg: 24% — fifth Percentile.

Yilber Diaz has thrown at least two strikes in his first three pitches to 49% (22/45) of opposing batters this month (3 games) — 6th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 7 total IP; League Avg: 64% — third Percentile.

57% of Yilber Diaz’s strikeouts are looking this month (3 games) — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 7 total IP; League Avg: 23% — 98th Percentile.

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Diamondbacks

The Pirates are 16-10 (.615) after a loss as underdogs this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .445.

The Pirates are 27-5 (.844) when they’ve had 10 or more hits this season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .760.

The Pirates are just 45-60 (.429) after a home win since the 2022 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .532.

The Pirates are just 139-30 (.822) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2022 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .867.

Diamondbacks Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

The Diamondbacks are 45-10 (.818) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .723.

The Diamondbacks are just 179-17 (.913) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .950.

The Diamondbacks are just 162-27 (.857) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .905.

The Diamondbacks are 4-42 (.087) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .055.

Pirates hitters are slugging just .496 on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .573.

The Pirates are batting just .236 against LHP since the 2022 season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .249.

Pirates hitters have 422 strikeouts in 1,257 PA’s (34%) in lefty-lefty matchups since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

The Pirates are batting just .128 on pitches out of the zone since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .154.

Diamondbacks hitters have an OBP of .310 (452 PA’s) with two-strikes this month (21 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: .246.

The Diamondbacks are batting .276 against LHP this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .248.

The Diamondbacks are batting .283 against division opponents this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .243.

Diamondbacks hitters have an OBP of .338 (1,267 PA’s) against LHP this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .317.

Pirates pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% over the last 14 days — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

The Pirates have won 39% of road games in which their opponents scored first since last season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 28%.

Pirates pitchers have an ERA of 3.42 (284.1 IP) against division opponents this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 4.08.

Pirates pitchers have walked 1,500 of 16,450 batters (9%) since the 2022 season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Diamondbacks pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Diamondbacks pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% versus hitters not batting 3-4-5 in the order this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 24% against Diamondbacks pitchers since the 2022 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

The Diamondbacks pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 39% of their games at home this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 56%.

Diamondbacks vs. Pirates Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Merrill Kelly (Arizona Diamondbacks): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Kyle Nelson (Arizona Diamondbacks): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Jordan Lawlar (Arizona Diamondbacks): Hamstring, 7-Day IL
  • Eduardo Rodriguez (Arizona Diamondbacks): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Andrew Saalfrank (Arizona Diamondbacks): Suspension, Suspension
  • Blake Walston (Arizona Diamondbacks): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Drey Jameson (Arizona Diamondbacks): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Bryan Reynolds (Pittsburgh Pirates): Back, Day-To-Day
  • Johan Oviedo (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Dauri Moreta (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Endy Rodriguez (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Bailey Falter (Pittsburgh Pirates): Triceps, 15-Day IL
  • Ryan Borucki (Pittsburgh Pirates): Wrist, 60-Day IL

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