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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Saturday, May 6th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Blue Jays vs. Pirates
The Blue Jays take on the Pirates on Saturday, May 6th 2023 at PNC Park, Pittsburgh. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Toronto Blue Jays (19-14) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (20-13)
- Date: Saturday, May 6th 2023
- Time: 6:35 ET
- Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh
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Toronto Blue Jays - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
At 19-14, the Toronto Blue Jays travel to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates, ranked 4th in the AL East. Toronto will be looking to move their record on the road to above .500, as they are currently 10-11 away from home.
Despite being the favorite in 24 of their 33 games, Toronto's record against the runline is only 16-17. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 14-17.
For Toronto, José Berríos will look to pick up a win over Pittsburgh, as he has a record of 2-3. With an ERA of 5.29, José Berríos has had his struggles on the mound. In his outings, opposing batters are hitting .276 against the right-hander. Opposing hitters have gone deep three times against José Berríos, who has a WOBA allowed of .332. Berríos has a WHIP of 1.29, with seven walks allowed.
On offense, Toronto will look to continue their strong play, as they rank 11th in runs scored, averaging 4.7 runs per game. As a team, the Blue Jays are batting a healthy .254, placing them 11th in the league. In terms of home runs, Toronto ranks 13th, with a total of 37 home runs. Toronto's offense has done a good job getting on base, ranking 10th with an OBP of .329.
Pittsburgh Pirates - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Pittsburgh Pirates enter play ranked 1st in the NL Central with an overall record of 20-13. Through 14 home contests, the Pirates come in with a mark of 9-5 at PNC Park.
Across their 33 games, Pittsburgh has been favored eight times, yet their record against the runline is above .500. The team's over/under record comes in at 16-17 with an average betting line of 9.
Pirates starter Johan Oviedo comes into the game with a record of just 2-2. Across 6 appearances, Johan Oviedo has a combined ERA of 4.78. In his outings, opposing batters are hitting .267 against the right-hander. Johan Oviedo has given up three home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .318. Oviedo has a WHIP of 1.47, with 12 walks allowed.
Entering today's action, Pittsburgh features the 10th-ranked scoring unit, averaging 4.8 runs per game. Heading into play, the Pirates are the 13th-ranked unit in team batting average. Combined, the team is batting .252. So far, the team is the 17th-rated home run hitting team, with a total of 35 deep shots. Pittsburgh's overall OBP of .333 is good for 8th in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Blue Jays vs. Pirates
Heading into today's matchup between Toronto and Pittsburgh, the Blue Jays are the betting favorite at -138 on the moneyline. Toronto's implied win probability sits at 57.98%. Led by a strong offensive performance, the MLB predictive model recommends taking the Blue Jays on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Blue Jays Moneyline
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