Pittsburgh Pirates at Detroit Tigers 4/17/19 - MLB Betting Odds & Picks
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers
MLB: 6:40 PM EST
Apr. 17, 2019
TV: FSDT
Latest Odds : PIT -120 Total 8
The Pittsburgh Pirates will close out their two game series in Detroit on Wednesday against the Tigers. The Pirates have won seven of their last ten games and beat the Nationals 4-3 on the road on Sunday. Pittsburgh is 2nd in the NL Central and carry a 4-4 road record. The Pirates average 3.6 runs scored per game which ranks 24th in the MLB.
Trevor Williams will make his 4th start of the season for the Pirates. Williams is 1-0 on the season with 18.1 innings pitched. Williams has 12 strikeouts and carries a 2.45 ERA. Williams pitched 6.1 innings in his last start allowing 2 earned runs on 4 hits.
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The Detroit Tigers headed into this series riding a three game losing streak. The Tigers are 6-4 over their last ten games and are 3rd in the AL Central. Detroit lost to the Twins 6-4 on Sunday on the road. The Tigers are 4-2 on their home field this season.
Spencer Turnbull will make his 3rd start of the season for the Tigers. Turnbull is 0-2 on the season with 15 innings pitched. Turnbull has 19 strikeouts and carries a 4.80 ERA. Turnbull pitched 4 innings in his last start allowing 3 earned runs on 8 hits.
Recent Betting Trends:
Pirates are 6-2 in Williams' last 8 road starts.
Tigers are 1-4 in their last 5 overall.
Under is 36-14-1 in Williams' last 51 starts on grass.
Under is 8-1 in Tigers last 9 games vs. a starter with a WHIP less than 1.15.
Free Betting Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates -120
The Pirates are a small road favorite on Tuesday and have the edge between the starting pitchers. The Pirates are 4-0 in the last 4 meetings in Detroit. The Tigers are 0-4 in their last 4 vs. National League Central. Detroit has struggled scoring runs in the early part of the season averaging just 2.7 runs per game. Final Score Prediction, Pittsburgh Pirates win 6-5.