In this article we will formulate a Phillies vs Pirates prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, April 13th at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Phillies recent form and recent player performance
- The Pirates recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Philadelphia
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Pittsburgh
- Recent betting trends in games played between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh
Phillies Preview
The Philadelphia Phillies are 7-7 this season and they have won two out of their last three games. Philadelphia lost game two in this series, but they did win game one by a score of 5-1 on Thursday. Prior to this series, the Phillies won two out of three against the Cardinals and the Nationals. The Philadelphia pitching staff has a 3.71 ERA, a 1.21 WHIP, and a .232 opponent batting average. The Phillies offense has scored 52 runs with a .232 batting average and a .308 on base percentage. Brandon Marsh is batting .326 with four home runs and nine RBI’s for the Phillies. The projected starting pitcher for Philadelphia is Spencer Turnbull, who is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA and a 0.55 WHIP over 11.0 innings pitched this year.
Pirates Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates are 10-4 this year and they have lost two of their last three games. Pittsburgh lost game one in this series, but they did win on Friday night by a score of 5-2. Prior to this series, the Pirates split a two game series with Detroit and won two out of three against the Orioles. The Pittsburgh pitching staff has a 3.60 ERA, a 1.11 WHIP, and a .224 opponent batting average. The Pirates offense has scored 75 runs with a .264 batting average and a .346 on base percentage. Bryan Reynolds is batting .262 with two home runs and 11 RBI’s for the Pirates. The projected starting pitcher for Pittsburgh is Marco Gonzales, who is 0-0 with a 2.45 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP over 11.0 innings pitched this season.
Philadelphia Phillies Team Facts
- The Phillies have won each of their last 11 Saturday games as home favorites against National League opponents.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in eight of the last nine games between the Pirates and Phillies.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Phillies’ last three games as home favorites against NL Central opponents.
Pittsburgh Pirates Team Facts
- The Pirates have won each of their last seven road games after playing the previous day.
- The Pirates have covered the run line in each of their last eight road games after playing the previous day.
- The Pirates have led after 7 innings in three of their last four games as road underdogs.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Pirates’ last five games as underdogs.
Phillies vs Pirates Prediction
Both of these teams have won a game in this series so far and they will look to take the series lead here. Pittsburgh has been one of the best teams in the MLB so far this season and they have been great on the road. Philadelphia hasn’t been great at home so far, but they will look to Spencer Turnbull, who has allowed 0 earned runs over 11.0 innings against the Reds and Cardinals. The Pirates are going with Marco Gonzales, who has allowed three earned runs over 11.0 innings against the Nationals and Orioles. Both of these pitchers have looked strong to open the season, but I think Turnbull has been better. Take the Phillies here.