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Pittsburgh Pirates
5/26/24 13:35
Atlanta Braves

Prediction:

 

Under 8.5

-115
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 by Will Chace in MLB Picks

The Atlanta Braves will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates on what’s expected to be a sunny Sunday afternoon at PNC Park. The Pirates (24-28) have not been able to get their feet underneath themselves this season, yet three wins in their last five games provide a glimpse of hope in the short term. The Braves, one of the powerhouses of the MLB this season, will be spearheaded by veteran Chris Sale. Sale has enjoyed somewhat of a comeback year after struggling with injuries for the past few seasons. The tall southpaw is 7-1 with a 2.22 ERA despite clocking in at 35 years of age. He is generating whiffs at a strong pace and limiting hard-hitting balls very well. If he stays healthy, Sale has the opportunity to win another World Series, after winning with the Boston Red Sox in 2018. Martin Perez will be the opposing pitcher on Sunday, who has seen a return to his typical self after a stellar 2022 campaign with the Texas Rangers in his second stint with the ball club.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Atlanta Braves Form

Table

Teams Pts P W L
9 Atlanta Braves
0.549 162 89 73
23 Pittsburgh Pirates
0.469 162 76 86

Pittsburgh Pirates and Atlanta Braves Latest Matches

Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates Latest matches
W W L W W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

May 24, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
11 :  5
Atlanta Braves

May 21, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
7 :  6
San Francisco Giants

May 19, 2024 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
2 :  3
Pittsburgh Pirates

May 18, 2024 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
1 :  0
Pittsburgh Pirates

May 17, 2024 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
3 :  9
Pittsburgh Pirates

May 16, 2024 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
4 :  5
Pittsburgh Pirates
L L L L W W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

May 24, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
11 :  5
Atlanta Braves

May 21, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
7 :  6
San Francisco Giants

May 12, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
4 :  5
Chicago Cubs

May 10, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
2 :  7
Chicago Cubs

Apr 25, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
5 :  7
Milwaukee Brewers

Apr 24, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
2 :  3
Milwaukee Brewers
W L W W L W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

May 19, 2024 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
2 :  3
Pittsburgh Pirates

May 18, 2024 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
1 :  0
Pittsburgh Pirates

May 17, 2024 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
3 :  9
Pittsburgh Pirates

May 16, 2024 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
4 :  5
Pittsburgh Pirates

Apr 26, 2024 - MLB

San Francisco Giants
3 :  0
Pittsburgh Pirates

Apr 12, 2024 - MLB

Philadelphia Phillies
2 :  5
Pittsburgh Pirates
Atlanta Braves
Atlanta Braves Latest matches
W L L W W L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

May 24, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
11 :  5
Atlanta Braves

May 23, 2024 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
0 :  3
Atlanta Braves

May 20, 2024 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
3 :  0
San Diego Padres

May 20, 2024 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
5 :  6
San Diego Padres

May 19, 2024 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
1 :  9
San Diego Padres

May 14, 2024 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
7 :  0
Chicago Cubs
W W W L L W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

May 20, 2024 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
3 :  0
San Diego Padres

May 20, 2024 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
5 :  6
San Diego Padres

May 19, 2024 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
1 :  9
San Diego Padres

May 14, 2024 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
7 :  0
Chicago Cubs

May 7, 2024 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
4 :  2
Boston Red Sox

Apr 28, 2024 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
4 :  3
Cleveland Guardians
W L L L W L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

May 24, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
11 :  5
Atlanta Braves

May 23, 2024 - MLB

Chicago Cubs
0 :  3
Atlanta Braves

May 5, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
5 :  1
Atlanta Braves

May 4, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
11 :  2
Atlanta Braves

May 3, 2024 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
4 :  3
Atlanta Braves

Apr 17, 2024 - MLB

Houston Astros
4 :  5
Atlanta Braves

Pittsburgh Pirates against Atlanta Braves : Head to Head (H2H)

Pittsburgh Pirates

40 %

Atlanta Braves

60 %

May 24, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
11 :  5
Atlanta Braves

Mar 12, 2024 - MLB Spring Training

Pittsburgh Pirates
5 :  1
Atlanta Braves

Aug 8, 2023 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
6 :  8
Atlanta Braves

Aug 23, 2022 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
1 :  6
Atlanta Braves

Jun 9, 2022 - MLB

Atlanta Braves
3 :  1
Pittsburgh Pirates

Pittsburgh Pirates - Atlanta Braves Key Points

  1. The UNDER is 15-8-1 in Braves road games
  2. Wind is expected to blow towards home plate
  3. Chris Sale hasn’t given up a run in his last 3 starts
  4. The UNDER has hit in Sale’s last 3 starts

Our Pittsburgh Pirates vs Atlanta Braves Prediction

4 mph winds are expected to push balls down from center field in, lending to less run-scoring opportunities. If Martin Perez holds his ground against the mighty Braves, and Chris Sale continues being dominant in 2024, it wouldn't be a surprise to see most runs come once the bullpen enters the game. That leaves little time for the total to go over, giving us value on the other side. Our Atlanta Braves vs Pittsburgh Pirates prediction: Under 8.5 (-115) at FanDuel.

Prediction:

 

Under 8.5

-115
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