Braves vs. Pirates Prediction and Odds for Tuesday, August 23 (Don't Let Last Night's Result Sway You)
The red-hot Atlanta Braves only managed to score two measly runs against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opening game of their series, but it was enough to secure them the 2-1 win.
The two teams will go at it again today, with Max Fried (2.60 ERA) getting the start for the Braves. He'll face-off against JT Brubaker (4.19 ERA) of the Pirates.
Let's dive into the odds for the game, courtesy of WynnBET Sportsbook.
Braves vs. Pirates Odds, Run Line, and Total
Run line:
- Braves -1.5 (-160)
- Pirates +1.5 (+130)
Moneyline:
- Braves -265
- Pirates +237
Total:
- 8.0 (Over +105/Under -125)
Braves vs. Pirates Prediction and Pick
I was on the OVER in this matchup last night, and it failed to hit, but I'm going to go back to the well tonight when these two teams face-off.
The Braves remain one of the top offenses in the Majors. They rank second in the Majors in OPS this season at .759. They've also already faced JT Brubaker once in 2022, and they racked up six hits and three earned runs against him.
Even if they don't get to Brubaker, the Pirates will have to turn to their 27th ranked bullpen.
Don't let yesterday's result sway you from staying the path. Also remember that Max Fried allowed the Pirates to record eight hits against him in his only start against Pittsburgh so far this season.
Let's sit back and root for runs.
Pick: OVER 8 (+105)
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