Braves vs. Pirates Best Moneyline 5/24/24

Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Game Pick

The Atlanta Braves take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Friday, May 24th, at 6:40 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Odds

Moneyline: Braves -160 (Caesars Casino), Pirates +140 (BetRivers)

Run Line: Braves -1.5 (-105 Caesars Casino), Pirates +1.5 (-108 FanDuel)

Total: Over 9.5 (-120 Caesars Casino), Under 10.0 (-115 BetMGM)

Starting Pitchers

Braves: ( ERA; WHIP)

Pirates: Bailey Falter (3.53 ERA; 0.98 WHIP)

Betting Trends

Record: Atlanta Braves: 23-24 Pittsburgh Pirates: 15-30

ATS: Atlanta Braves: 23-28 Pittsburgh Pirates: 25-25

Over/Under: Atlanta Braves: 29-18 Pittsburgh Pirates: 23-28

Matchup Preview

The Atlanta Braves will be facing off against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on Friday, May 24th, at 6:40 PM EDT. In their previous matchups, the Braves emerged victorious in two out of three games, while the Pirates managed to secure a win in one game. This indicates that the Braves have had the upper hand in recent meetings between the two teams.

Looking at the key players for the Braves, Marcell Ozuna has been a standout performer with a .320 batting average, .402 on-base percentage, and .634 slugging percentage. He has hit 15 home runs and driven in 47 runs, making him a formidable force in the Braves' lineup. Ozzie Albies, the second baseman, has also been a consistent contributor with a .269 batting average, .330 on-base percentage, and .388 slugging percentage. He has hit 3 home runs and driven in 23 runs. Travis d'Arnaud, the catcher, has provided power with a .254 batting average, .333 on-base percentage, and .474 slugging percentage. He has hit 5 home runs and driven in 17 runs.

On the other side, the Pirates have key players such as Connor Joe, Bryan Reynolds, and Oneil Cruz. Connor Joe, the right fielder, has a .268 batting average, .337 on-base percentage, and .446 slugging percentage. He has hit 6 home runs and driven in 22 runs. Bryan Reynolds, the left fielder, has a .260 batting average, .341 on-base percentage, and .431 slugging percentage. He has hit 7 home runs and driven in 27 runs. Oneil Cruz, the shortstop, has a .250 batting average, .299 on-base percentage, and .424 slugging percentage. He has hit 7 home runs and driven in 19 runs.

Considering the recent performance of both teams and the individual contributions of their key players, the Braves appear to have the advantage in this matchup. They have a stronger lineup with players like Marcell Ozuna and Ozzie Albies, who have been consistently producing offensively. Additionally, the Braves have a better overall record with 29 wins and 18 losses compared to the Pirates' record of 23 wins and 28 losses.

Based on the data and analysis, the best bet for this matchup is the Atlanta Braves.

Moneyline pick: Braves