The Pittsburgh Pirates are on a successful streak as they face the Miami Marlins in a National League showdown on Monday evening. Currently, the Pirates are riding a three-game winning streak, including a recent 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. On the other hand, the Marlins are struggling, having recently lost six of their last seven games, including a close 3-2 defeat against Tampa Bay. This season, the Marlins have a road record of 10-19, while the Pirates stand at 17-18 at home.
Game Info: First pitch from PNC Park is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. Historically, the Pirates have been strong against the Marlins, winning seven of their last ten encounters. According to DraftKings Sportsbook, the Pirates are the favorites at -112, while the over/under is set at 8.5 runs. Before placing any bets, be sure to check out the MLB predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s trusted computer model.
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Player Performances
- Mike Burrows (Pittsburgh): Scheduled to start, he has a solid recent performance with a win against the Houston Astros. In his last outing, he pitched 5.1 innings with no walks and six strikeouts, marking a strong comeback.
- Isiah Kiner-Falefa has shown consistency at bat, hitting .299 in 54 games, highlighted by two doubles in his recent performances.
- Eury Perez is making a comeback for the Marlins. After recovering from an injury, he has a promising 0.00 ERA this season and history suggesting he performs well against the Pirates.
- Xavier Edwards has also been a valuable player, boasting a .284 average and contributing significantly to the Marlins’ offense this season.
Bets and Odds
| Marlins vs. Pirates money line | Miami -107, Pittsburgh -112 at DraftKings Sportsbook |
|---|---|
| Marlins vs. Pirates over/under | 8.5 runs |
| Marlins vs. Pirates run line | Miami -1.5 (+157) |
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