Atlanta Braves at Pittsburgh Pirates 6/5/19 - MLB Betting Odds & Picks
Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB: 7:05 PM EST
Jun. 05, 2019
TV: FSSE
Latest Odds : ATL -125 Total 9.5
The Atlanta Braves remain in Pittsburgh for game two of this series against the Pirates. The Braves are 2nd in the NL East and sit just a half game behind the Phillies. Atlanta has won six of their last ten games and beat the Tigers on Sunday 7-4. The Braves are 16-12 on the road this season.
Kevin Gausman will make his 12th start of the season for the Atlanta Braves. Gausman is 2-4 on the season with a 5.56 ERA. Gausman pitched just 1 inning in his last start allowing 8 runs on 8 hits. The Atlanta Braves have a 4.26 team ERA which is 13th in the league.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates entered this series riding a two game losing streak. The Pirates are 4th in the NL Central and have won three of their last ten games. Pittsburgh lost at home to the Brewers on Sunday 4-2. The Pirates are 11-17 on their home field.
Joe Musgrove will make the start on the mound for the Pirates. Musgrove is 3-6 on the season with 65 total innings pitched. Musgrove has 51 strikeouts, 19 walks, and carries a 4.57 ERA. Musgrove pitched 6 innings in his last start allowing 5 runs on 11 hits.
Recent Betting Trends:
Braves are 1-4 in their last 5 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Pirates are 3-15 in their last 18 home games vs. a team with a winning road record.
Over is 4-0-1 in Braves last 5 on grass.
Over is 4-0-1 in Pirates last 5 during game 2 of a series.
Free Betting Pick: Atlanta Braves -125
The Pirates are struggling to find wins consistently right now and carry a losing home record. The Pirates are 3-15 in their last 18 home games vs. a team with a winning road record. The Braves are 4-1 in Gausmans last 5 starts vs. National League Central. Look for Kevin Gausman to have a bounce back game. Final Score Prediction, Atlanta Braves win 7-3.