In this article we will formulate a Pirates vs Giants prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, September 2nd at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates are 68-71 this year after they won game one by a score of 13-12 on Tuesday night. Pittsburgh blew a 12-7 lead in the eighth inning, but they scored in the ninth for the walk-off win. The Pirates recorded 19 hits in the game and they were led by Cruz, who went 4-6 with four RBIs. Skenes allowed eight hits and five earned runs over 4.2 innings, while Montgomery picked up the win. Prior to this series, Pittsburgh won two out of three against the Cardinals and two out of three against the Padres.
This season, Pittsburgh has a 4.24 ERA with a 1.32 WHIP and a .239 opponent batting average, while they have scored 682 runs with a .253 batting average and a .331 on base percentage. Brandon Lowe has led the Pirates with 29 home runs and 83 RBIs, while Ryan O’Hearn has added 17 home runs and 69 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Pittsburgh is Jared Jones, who is 2-6 with a 4.83 ERA and a 1.28 WHIP over 72.2 innings pitched this year.
San Francisco Giants Betting Preview
The San Francisco Giants are 57-82 this season after they lost game one by a score of 12-13 last night. San Francisco had an early 5-2 lead and they had an explosive eighth inning, but just couldn’t find the win. The Giants recorded 16 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Devers, who went 1-4 with one home run and three RBIs. Webb allowed nine hits and nine earned runs over 2.0 innings, while Seymour picked up the loss. Prior to this series, San Francisco won a makeup game with the Braves and split four games with the Diamondbacks.
This season, San Francisco has a 4.39 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP and a .249 opponent batting average, while they have scored 579 runs with a .249 batting average and a .309 on base percentage. Rafael Devers has led the Giants with 31 home runs and 82 RBIs, while Willy Adames has added 21 home runs and 51 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for San Francisco is Landen Roupp, who is 8-13 with a 4.25 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP over 139.2 innings pitched this season.
Why the Pittsburgh Pirates will win
- The Giants have lost seven of their last eight road games after playing the previous day.
- The favorites have won each of the last six games between the Giants and Pirates.
- The Pirates have covered the run line in three of their last four night games against NL West opponents.
- The Pirates have led after 3 innings in each of their last four home games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Giants have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last five road games against NL opponents.
- The Giants have lost the first inning in five of their last six road games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
Why the San Francisco Giants will win
- The Giants have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Pirates following a loss.
- The Pirates have lost seven of their last eight games against NL West opponents following a home win.
- The Pirates have failed to cover the run line in each of their last eight night games at PNC Park following a home win.
- The Giants have covered the run line in each of their last six road games against NL Central opponents.
- The Pirates have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Giants have led after 5 innings in five of their last six games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the last eight games between the Giants and Pirates at PNC Park have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Giants’ last four games as underdogs against the Pirates have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Giants’ last eight night games.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Pirates’ last seven Wednesday games against NL opponents.
Pittsburgh Pirates Player Prop Facts
- Brandon Lowe has hit a home run in each of the Pirates’ last two home games.
- Bryan Reynolds has recorded at least one hit in each of the Pirates’ last 15 games as favorites against NL West opponents.
- Nick Gonzales ranks T3rd amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.310) this season.
San Francisco Giants Player Prop Facts
- Rafael Devers has hit a home run in each of the Giants’ last five games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Landen Roupp has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last five appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Rafael Devers has recorded at least one hit in each of the Giants’ last 14 games against NL opponents.
- Landen Roupp has recorded a win in three of his last four road appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.
- Rafael Devers ranks T9th in the league in Home Runs (31) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pirates rank 1st in the league for hits this season (1216).
- The Pirates rank 30th in the league for strikeouts against this season (1325).
- The Giants rank 30th in the league for walks this season (380).
- The Giants rank 1st in the league for home runs allowed this season (130).
Pirates vs Giants Prediction
Pittsburgh comes into this matchup on a three game winning streak and they have scored 24 runs during that span. The Pirates are 35-32 at home this year, while the Giants are 24-46 on the road. San Francisco has won two of their last three games and they have scored 6+ in four of their last five. The Giants are starting Roupp, who has allowed 3+ earned runs in three of his last five starts, while Jones has allowed 3, 2, 1, 8, and 3 earned runs in his last five outings. Take the over here.