Pirates vs. Athletics Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Monday, June 5, 2023

The Pittsburgh Pirates (31-27) will put their five-game win streak to the test when they host the Oakland Athletics (12-49) Monday at 7:05 PM ET on MLB Network. Oddsmakers consider the Pirates -182 favorites to extend their streak, while the Athletics are +154 underdogs looking for the upset.

Pittsburgh’s Johan Oviedo and Oakland’s JP Sears have been named the starters for this contest.

Pirates vs. Athletics Odds

  • Pirates odds to win: -182
  • Athletics odds to win: +154
  • Spread: Pirates -1.5
  • Total: 8.5 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Monday, June 5, 2023
  • Time: 7:05 PM ET
  • TV: MLB Network
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    Who Will Win Pirates vs. Athletics?

    Pirates and Athletics Betting Trends

    The Pirates have been favored on the moneyline 13 total times this season. They’ve finished 9-4 in those games.

    Pittsburgh has not yet played a game with moneyline odds of -182 or shorter.

    This season, the Athletics have won 12 out of the 60 games, or 20%, in which they’ve been the underdog.

    This season, Oakland has won seven of its 41 games, or 17.1%, when it’s the underdog by at least +154 on the moneyline.

    The Pirates have played in 58 games with set over/under, and have combined with opponents to go over the total 27 times (27-29-2).

    The Athletics and their opponents have hit the over in 32 of their 61 games with a total this season.

    Pirates Stats & Insights

    The Pirates rank 21st in runs scored with 254, 4.4 per game.

    Pittsburgh averages one home run per game to rank 24th in MLB action with 56 total home runs .

    The Pirates have the 16th-ranked batting average in the majors (.248).

    Pittsburgh strikes out 8.5 times per game, the 10th-fewest average in MLB.

    The 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Pirates pitching staff ranks 14th in MLB.

    Pittsburgh has a 3.96 team ERA that ranks 10th among all MLB pitching staffs.

    Athletics Stats & Insights

    The Athletics are among the lowest scoring teams in the league, ranking last with just 206 total runs (3.4 per game) this season.

    Oakland ranks 23rd in Major League Baseball with 57 home runs.

    The Athletics have a team batting average of just .217 this season, which ranks last among MLB teams.

    Oakland is a team with a lot of swing and miss this season, ranking 27th with an average of 9.3 strikeouts per game.

    The Athletics strike out just 7.7 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, which ranks 28th in MLB.

    Oakland pitchers have a combined ERA of 6.70 ERA this year, which ranks 30th in MLB.

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    Pirates Key Players to Watch

    The Pirates are sending Oviedo (3-4) to the mound for his 12th start of the season. He is 3-4 with a 4.50 ERA and 53 strikeouts through 58 2/3 innings pitched.

    Bryan Reynolds leads Pittsburgh in runs batted in with 36 while batting .282, which is also best on the team.

    Andrew McCutchen has 49 hits and an OBP of .368 to go with a slugging percentage of .444 this season.

    Ke’Bryan Hayes has collected 52 base hits, an OBP of .290 and a slugging percentage of .395 this season.

    Carlos Santana is batting .234 with an OBP of .327 and a slugging percentage of .362 this season.

    Athletics Key Players to Watch

    The Athletics will send Sears (0-3) to the mound for his 12th start this season.

    Esteury Ruiz leads the Athletics with a team-best batting average of .268.

    Brent Rooker has hit 11 home runs with 32 runs batted in. Both lead his team.

    Ryan Noda is batting .234 with 11 doubles, a triple, six home runs and 37 walks.

    Shea Langeliers has seven doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 14 walks while batting .217.

    Pirates and Athletics Injuries

    Pirates: Vince Velásquez: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Wil Crowe: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Ji-Man Choi: 60 Day IL (Achilles), Oneil Cruz: 60 Day IL (Ankle), Jarlin García: 60 Day IL (Arm), Max Kranick: 60 Day IL (Elbow), JT Brubaker: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

    Athletics: Zach Jackson: 15 Day IL (Undisclosed), Drew Rucinski: 15 Day IL (Illness), Mason Miller: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Dany Jimenez: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Freddy Tarnok: 60 Day IL (Undisclosed), Kirby Snead: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Manny Piña: 60 Day IL (Wrist)

    Pirates vs. Athletics Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Pirates 6, Athletics 3
  • Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
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