Pittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction & Picks - MLB
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by Matt Lowrimore | in MLB Picks
A massive 15-game MLB slate is scheduled for Saturday, one of which will include an Interleague matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Los Angeles Angels. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Pirates and the Angels.
Los Angeles enters this game with one of the worst records in the league and is currently in last place in the American League West division. Starting this game for the Angels will be Yusei Kikuchi, who has a record of 0-5 and an ERA of 5.65. Kikuchi has largely been ineffective this season, especially on the road, which suggests the Pirates should have plenty of success.
As for Pittsburgh, they enter this game several games below .500 and are currently in fourth place in the National League Central division. Set to start this game for the Pirates will be Braxton Ashcraft, who has a record of 14-5 and an ERA of 3.59. Ashcraft has been serviceable when pitching at home this season, and it looks likely that he will be able to limit a terrible Angels offense.
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Pittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Angels Form
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0.493 | 142 | 70 | 72 |
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0.376 | 141 | 53 | 88 |
Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Angels Latest Matches
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Pittsburgh Pirates - Los Angeles Angels Key Points
- Yusei Kikuchi has an ERA of 5.65 this season
- Yusei Kikuchi has an ERA of 7.56 on the road this season
- Braxton Ashcraft has an ERA of 3.59 this season
- Braxton Ashcraft has an ERA of 3.59 at home this season
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Our Pittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Angels Prediction
Pittsburgh is a heavy favorite in this game; however, they simply look to be the best betting option. This is largely because of the advantage they have on the mound. To date, Ashcraft has made 12 home starts this season, in which he has allowed 32 runs (29 earned) over 72.2 innings. Further, Ashcraft has an ERA of 2.45 over the last 15 days and an ERA of 2.18 over the last 30 days.
Kikuchi, on the other hand, has made six away starts this season, having allowed 21 earned runs over 25.0 innings. Given Kikuchi’s struggles on the road, our Pittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Angels prediction is: Pittsburgh Pirates ML.
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