In this article, we will formulate an Oakland Athletics vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, April 30th at Oakland Coliseum.
Pirates Need to Bounce Back
The Pirates on Monday scored only one run and that led to the defeat. The Pirates are averaging 3.97 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.17 runs per game. The offense is ranked 22nd in the league, while the pitching is ranked 10th. They have a negative run differential of 0.21 which is 19th in the league. The Pirates need to try to get out to a fast start here. Bryan Reynolds has hit four home runs and driven in 17 RBIs. Getting the start for the Pirates will be Mitch Keller who sits with a 2-2 record and an ERA of 5.14. In his last start against the Milwaukee Brewers he went five innings giving up six hits and four earned runs.
Can Oakland Build on Monday?
Oakland scored five runs on Monday and that was enough for the four run victory. Tyler Nevin had a strong game, hitting a home run and driving in two RBIs. Joe Boyle was sold on the mound, going five innings, giving up one hit and one run. He did have four walks. Oakland on the season is averaging 2.89 runs while their pitching is giving up 4.38 runs per game. The offense is ranked 29th in the league, while the pitching is ranked 17th.
Can the Offense Break Out?
This offense has been a problem most of the season, and they need to find a way to get the offense going here. If the offense struggles, this is going to be a very long game. Getting the start for the A’s will be Alex Wood who sits with a 1-2 record and an ERA of 6.59. In his last start against the New York Yankees, he went 5.2 innings giving up eight hits and one run. He played with fire a lot during the game, but still only game up the one run.
Oakland Athletics Team Facts
- The underdogs have won nine of the last 10 games between the Pirates and Athletics.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the last 10 games between the Pirates and Athletics.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the last five night games between the Pirates and Athletics.
- The Athletics have led after 5 innings in five of their last six games as home underdogs against NL Central opponents.
Pittsburgh Pirates Team Facts
- The Pirates have lost seven of their last eight games as favorites against AL West opponents.
- The Pirates have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 10 games as favorites against AL West opponents.
- The Pirates have lost the first inning in four of their last six games as favorites against American League opponents.
- The Pirates have trailed after 3 innings in nine of their last 12 games as favorites against AL West opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Pirates’ last seven games as favorites against American League opponents.
Oakland Athletics vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Prediction
Alex Wood only gave up one run in his last start, but he still gave up eight hits, and he’s going to struggle the same here. The Pirates send Mitch Keller to the mound, and he sits with an ERA of 5.14. Look for the Pirates and A’s to both run up the score here, and that is going to be the difference here, as this game is going to end up higher scoring. Back the over to cash here with ease. This is one of my favorite picks for the day.