El Jefe
The Pittsburgh Pirates (44-66) will once again visit the Arizona Diamondbacks (50-59) in Phoenix on Thursday, August 11 at Chase Field. Each team will be eager to come out on top as they work their way through the final third of the regular season. Catch all the action at 12:40 PM MT!
Take a look at how the Diamondbacks and Pirates have performed against each other historically for context related to Thursday’s regular season tilt.
At this point in the season, these two clubs have played in five matchups, in which the Diamondbacks have claimed victory three times against the Pirates. The last time these two teams saw each other on Tuesday, the Arizona Diamondbacks walked away with a 6-4 victory. The Pirates racked up four runs on seven hits while the Diamondbacks tallied six runs on 11 hits. We’ll see who comes out victorious this time when these two teams square off at Chase Field.
Betting Preview for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs Arizona Diamondbacks MLB Game on August 11 2022
Where: Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ
When: Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 12:40 PM MT
Betting on the Pittsburgh Pirates
Record: (44W-66L) | National League Central Standing: 5
The last time they played, the Pirates lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-4 on Tuesday, 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 .219 and specifically Bryan Reynolds is doing the heavy lifting with a .260 average. Defensively speaking, the Pirates hold an ERA of 4.56 and a fielding percentage of .981. Check out our evaluation of the odds and place your bets based on the team’s recent performances!
Absences and Injuries
Per the latest inactive report,the Pirates are without Max Kranick (Elbow), Nicolaus Mears (Elbow), Dillon Peters (Elbow), Tyler Heineman (Groin), Canaan Smith-Njigba (Wrist), Roberto Pérez (Hamstring), Blake Cederlind (Elbow), José Godoy (Cramping/Illness), and David Bednar (Back).
Betting on the Arizona Diamondbacks
Record: (50W-59L) | National League West Standing: 4
In their most recent game on Tuesday, the Diamondbacks defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates. For the regular season, the overall batting average for the team is currently .226 as Joshua Rojas leads the club hitting .274. Defensively speaking, the Diamondbacks hold an ERA of 4.14 and a fielding percentage of .984. Make sure you review our evaluation of the odds further down so you have all the info you need at your fingertips!
Absences and Injuries
Per the list of injuries and inactive players, the Diamondbacks will play without Keynan Middleton (Ankle), Caleb Smith (Hand), Tyler Gilbert (Elbow), Kyle Nelson (Back), Humberto Castellanos (Elbow), and Nicholas Ahmed (Shoulder).
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Arizona Diamondbacks | Moneyline, Over/Under and Point Spread Odds
Moneyline Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks (-148) at FanDuel
The Arizona Diamondbacks are considered the favorite in this matchup. The club comes into this matchup sporting a winning percentage of 50% in the last 10 games (five victories and five losses). The winning percentage of the Pittsburgh Pirates on the other hand, is lower at 40% in the last 10 games (four victories and six losses).
Over/Under Pick: Under 8 Total Runs (-112) at FanDuel
Be sure to consider that the estimated over/under 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: Arizona Diamondbacks -1.5 Runs (+136) at FanDuel
The Arizona Diamondbacks will need to win by the amount of the spread or more in order to cover the oddsmakers’ runline of -1.5.
Ready to bet on this game? Get access to industry-leading enrollment promotions if you register through one of our trusted partners. Click the banner below to sign up and claim your welcome bonus and much more!
