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The Pittsburgh Pirates (40-58) will once again clash against the Philadelphia Phillies (51-47) in Pittsburgh on Friday, July 29 at PNC Park. Each of the rivals will of course be searching for a win to set the pace as we progress through the season. Don’t miss the first pitch at 7:05 PM ET!
For context related to Friday’s regular season matchup, let’s take a look at how Pittsburgh and Philadelphia have managed against each other this year.
This season, these two ball clubs have played in three matchups as the Pirates have been beaten in each game against their opponents. In their most recent meeting on Thursday, the Pittsburgh Pirates came out on top by a score of 7-8. The Pirates scored seven runs on 15 hits, while the Phillies put up eight runs on 15 hits. We’ll see who comes out on top this time when they meet at PNC Park.
Betting Preview for the Philadelphia Phillies vs Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Game on July 29 2022
Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA
When: Friday, July 29, 2022 at 7:05 PM ET
Betting on the Philadelphia Phillies
Record: (52W-47L) | National League East Standing: 3
The last time they played, the Phillies lost to the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-8 on Thursday, and we’re eager to see if their result will be the same or if fortunes will change. The overall regular season batting average for the team right now is .245 and in particular Alec Bohm is riding high with a .289 average. Defensively speaking, the Phillies hold an ERA of 3.82 and a fielding percentage of .987. Check out our odds analysis and place your bets based on the team’s recent performances!
Absences and Injuries
It’s confirmed that the Phillies are missing Hans Crouse (COVID-19), Zachary Eflin (Knee), James McArthur (Elbow), Ryan Sherriff (Shoulder), Bryce Harper (Thumb), Jean Segura (Finger), Samuel Coonrod (Shoulder), and Damon Jones (Shoulder).
Betting on the Pittsburgh Pirates
Record: (40W-59L) | National League Central Standing: 4
In their most recent game on Thursday, the Pirates defeated the Philadelphia Phillies. For the regular season, the overall batting average for the team is currently .219 as Ke’Bryan Hayes leads the squad hitting .245. Defensively speaking, the Pirates hold an ERA of 4.65 and a fielding percentage of .981. Be sure to review our evaluation of the odds below so you have all the info you need at your fingertips!
Absences and Injuries
Per the list of injuries and inactive players, the Pirates will play without Max Kranick (Elbow), Nicolaus Mears (Elbow), Canaan Smith-Njigba (Wrist), Jacob Marisnick (Toe), Chase De Jong (Knee), Roberto Pérez (Hamstring), and Blake Cederlind (Elbow).
Philadelphia Phillies vs Pittsburgh Pirates | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Philadelphia Phillies (-126) at FanDuel
The Philadelphia Phillies are considered the favorite in this matchup. The club enters this matchup sporting a winning percentage of 54.55% for this month, a record of 12 victories in total. The winning percentage of the Pittsburgh Pirates on the other hand, is less at 39.13% for this month, accounting a total of nine wins.
Over/Under Pick: Under 8 Total Runs (-106) at FanDuel
Be sure to consider that the estimated O/U for this game is under 8 before placing your bet. By this, we mean that the combined number of total runs for both teams will be under 8.
Runline Pick: Philadelphia Phillies -1.5 Runs (+132) at FanDuel
The Philadelphia Phillies will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover the oddsmakers’ runline of -1.5.
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