Pittsburgh Pirates vs Detroit Tigers Prediction & Picks - MLB
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The Pittsburgh Pirates will be aiming for an improbable sweep over the No.1 team in the AL Central, the Detroit Tigers, in Game 3 of their series on Wednesday at PNC Park.
The previously struggling Pirates have suddenly caught fire in this three-game showpiece against the Tigers, demonstrating exceptional form behind the plate and on the mound. Pittsburgh had entered the series vs. the Tigers barely averaging 2.0 runs per game over their last five assignments, but the team scored three runs in a 3-0 shoutout in Game 1 and followed up with eight runs in an 8-5 victory in Game 2. The Pirates have also tightened up their pitching in the past two games, lowering their ERA to 6.40.
The Tigers’ shaky form has extended beyond the All-Star break. While Detroit remains the top dog in the AL Central with a 60-42 record, they have now lost eight of their last nine games. The Tigers still have a 9-game lead on the closest trailer, the 50-50 Cleveland Guardians, but the losing trend still doesn’t look good for a team that has World Series aspirations.
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Pittsburgh Pirates vs Detroit Tigers Form
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| Teams | Pts | P | W | L |
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0.438 | 162 | 71 | 91 |
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Pittsburgh Pirates against Detroit Tigers : Head to Head (H2H)
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Pittsburgh Pirates - Detroit Tigers Key Points
- The Detroit Tigers are 1-8 SU in their last 9 games.
- The Detroit Tigers are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against Pittsburgh.
- The Pittsburgh Pirates are 9-3 SU in their last 12 games at home.
- The Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Detroit.
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Our Pittsburgh Pirates vs Detroit Tigers Prediction
Why should you pick the Pirates to win? It’s hard to trust Pirates starter Bailey Falter right now after going 2-3 with a 5.91 ERA in his last 5 starts. However, it’s way harder to expect the Tigers to outscore the Pirates at this point since they haven’t even averaged more than 2.0 runs per game over their last five games. Tigers starter Reese Olson is coming off an impressive five-inning shutout of the Rangers on July 18, yet he is only 1-5 in his last five mound appearances. The Tigers’ offense has been the biggest concern in this tough stretch, and until they fix it, the losses will just keep piling up.
Our betting prediction for the Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: the Pirates will win.
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