Pittsburgh Pirates vs Philadelphia Phillies
PNC Park
19.07.2024, 23:40
PNC Park will host the MLB opening encounter between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Philadelphia Phillies. Let’s preview this one and make a prediction.
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Pittsburgh Pirates are off a run of impressive performances, and in this series, they will look to keep things rolling. Last time out, the Pittsburgh Pirates took on the Chicago White Sox in a three-game series and ended up enjoying a sweep. The Pittsburgh Pirates scored 19 runs in the series while conceding seven. Heading into this game, the Pittsburgh Pirates have won their last two series and are 6-1 in their last seven games.
Philadelphia Phillies
The Phillies are the standout side in the National League this season, and with a decent run of performances, we can expect them to show character here. Last time out, the Philadelphia Phillies took on the Oakland Athletics in a three-game series and ended up losing. In the opener, they lost 2-6, and despite a 6-run win in game 2, their 3-18 defeat was a humiliation. Yet, the Philadelphia Phillies are still on top of the standings with the most wins, 62, and fewer defeats, 34.
Expert Betting Tips
The Pittsburgh Pirates have been outstanding in their last series, and they will only hope they can keep things going. However, the Philadelphia Phillies have been the better side this season, and they also come in as favorites in this opener. Yet, with the performances the Pittsburgh Pirates have put on lately, I expect them to make this game tough, and a bet on points is a good option to consider.