Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Diego Padres Prediction & Picks - MLB

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Pittsburgh Pirates
5/3/25 16:05
San Diego Padres

Prediction:

 

Over 8.5

-122
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 by Carlos Zabala in MLB Picks

The Padres and Pirates kicked off a weekend series with San Diego earning their 20th win of the season. The Padres had a minor offensive lapse weeks ago, which was corrected, among other things, with the return of Arraez from his injury. The Venezuelan Padres first baseman went 3-for-5 with 3 RBIs in Friday's win at PNC Park.

In Game 1, the Padres went 14-for-38 to win 9-4 over the Pirates. It was a game the Padres had been favored by the betting teams at -135 odds. The game ended up being an OVER Game Total, just like eight of the last ten games between San Diego and Pittsburgh.

Randy Vazquez is certainly the weakest link in the Padres' starting rotation. He's 1-3 this season and has lost his last two starts. But he'll have a close pitching duel Saturday as Pirates pitcher Falter puts up similar numbers, with a higher ERA of 5.93.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Diego Padres Form

Table

Teams Pts P W L
7 San Diego Padres
0.556 162 90 72
26 Pittsburgh Pirates
0.438 162 71 91

Pittsburgh Pirates and San Diego Padres Latest Matches

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

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

May 2, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
4 :  9
San Diego Padres

May 1, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
3 :  8
Chicago Cubs

Apr 30, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
4 :  3
Chicago Cubs

Apr 29, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
0 :  9
Chicago Cubs

Apr 26, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
8 :  4
Pittsburgh Pirates

Apr 25, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
0 :  3
Pittsburgh Pirates
L L L W L L
Victories

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

5/6 (83%)

May 2, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
4 :  9
San Diego Padres

May 1, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
3 :  8
Chicago Cubs

Apr 30, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
4 :  3
Chicago Cubs

Apr 29, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
0 :  9
Chicago Cubs

Apr 20, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
4 :  5
Cleveland Guardians

Apr 19, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
0 :  3
Cleveland Guardians
L L W L W L
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

Apr 26, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
8 :  4
Pittsburgh Pirates

Apr 25, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Dodgers
0 :  3
Pittsburgh Pirates

Apr 24, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
4 :  3
Pittsburgh Pirates

Apr 23, 2025 - MLB

Los Angeles Angels
0 :  3
Pittsburgh Pirates

Apr 13, 2025 - MLB

Cincinnati Reds
4 :  0
Pittsburgh Pirates

Apr 12, 2025 - MLB

Cincinnati Reds
5 :  2
Pittsburgh Pirates
San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres Latest matches
L L L W W W
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Defeats

3/6 (50%)

May 2, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
4 :  9
San Diego Padres

Apr 30, 2025 - MLB

San Diego Padres
5 :  3
San Francisco Giants

Apr 29, 2025 - MLB

San Diego Padres
7 :  4
San Francisco Giants

Apr 27, 2025 - MLB

San Diego Padres
2 :  4
Tampa Bay Rays

Apr 25, 2025 - MLB

San Diego Padres
0 :  1
Tampa Bay Rays

Apr 23, 2025 - MLB

Detroit Tigers
6 :  0
San Diego Padres
W W L L W W
Victories

4/6 (67%)

Defeats

2/6 (33%)

Apr 30, 2025 - MLB

San Diego Padres
5 :  3
San Francisco Giants

Apr 29, 2025 - MLB

San Diego Padres
7 :  4
San Francisco Giants

Apr 27, 2025 - MLB

San Diego Padres
2 :  4
Tampa Bay Rays

Apr 25, 2025 - MLB

San Diego Padres
0 :  1
Tampa Bay Rays

Apr 16, 2025 - MLB

San Diego Padres
4 :  2
Chicago Cubs

Apr 14, 2025 - MLB

San Diego Padres
10 :  4
Chicago Cubs
L L L W L W
Victories

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

4/6 (67%)

May 2, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
4 :  9
San Diego Padres

Apr 23, 2025 - MLB

Detroit Tigers
6 :  0
San Diego Padres

Apr 22, 2025 - MLB

Detroit Tigers
0 :  2
San Diego Padres

Apr 21, 2025 - MLB

Detroit Tigers
6 :  4
San Diego Padres

Apr 19, 2025 - MLB

Houston Astros
3 :  2
San Diego Padres

Apr 18, 2025 - MLB

Houston Astros
6 :  4
San Diego Padres

Pittsburgh Pirates against San Diego Padres : Head to Head (H2H)

Pittsburgh Pirates

0 %

San Diego Padres

100 %

May 2, 2025 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
4 :  9
San Diego Padres

Aug 14, 2024 - MLB

San Diego Padres
8 :  2
Pittsburgh Pirates

Aug 13, 2024 - MLB

San Diego Padres
3 :  0
Pittsburgh Pirates

Aug 12, 2024 - MLB

San Diego Padres
2 :  1
Pittsburgh Pirates

Aug 8, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
6 :  7
San Diego Padres

Aug 7, 2024 - MLB

Pittsburgh Pirates
8 :  9
San Diego Padres

Pittsburgh Pirates - San Diego Padres Key Points

  1. Tatis and Arraez both hitting over .300 this season
  2. Pirates' 3-7 record in Game 2 of the series this season
  3. Pirates' collective pitching ERA is 4.23
  4. Pirates have the 5th-worst FLD% in MLB at .980

Our Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Diego Padres Prediction

The Padres seem to be seeing the ball very clearly at PNC Park. Left-hander Bailey Falter has had some trouble keeping the ball in the park. In his last 5 outings, he has only been able to avoid giving up a home run against the Nationals. The Dodgers pounded him in Los Angeles, allowing 5 earned runs off Falter without him reaching the fifth inning. Our prediction for Pirates vs Padres is: Over 8.5 runs.

Prediction:

 

Over 8.5

-122
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