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Pirates vs. Rockies Betting Picks - Today's Free MLB Best Bets, Odds, Predictions (5/8)

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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Colorado Rockies 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 Monday, May 8th 2023.

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Today's Betting Overview - Rockies vs. Pirates

The Rockies take on the Pirates on Monday, May 8th 2023 at PNC Park, Pittsburgh. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.

  • Matchup: Colorado Rockies (14-21) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (20-15)
  • Date: Monday, May 8th 2023
  • Time: 6:35 ET
  • Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh

 

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Colorado Rockies - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

Heading into today's game against Pittsburgh, the Rockies have a record of just 14-21. This places the team 5th in the NL West. The Rockies will need a win in today's game to move their record on the road (7-12) above the .500 mark.

Colorado's record against the runline, while being favored seven times in 35 games, sits at 16-19. The team has an over/under record of 15-20, with an average betting line of 10.

For Colorado, Kyle Freeland will look to pick up a win over Pittsburgh, as he has a record of 3-3. Through seven outings, Kyle Freeland has an ERA sitting at 3.76. Opponents have had a tough time against the left-hander, as they are batting just .239 against him. Kyle Freeland has given up seven home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .313. Freeland has a WHIP of 1.10, with eight walks allowed.

Colorado's offense comes into this game averaging 4.3 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. As a team, the Rockies are batting a healthy .257, placing them 11th in the league. So far, home runs have been hard to come by for the team, as they have hit just 30 (24th). Colorado's overall OBP of .322 puts them 14th in the league.

 

Pittsburgh Pirates - Today's MLB Betting Analysis

The Pittsburgh Pirates enter play ranked 1st in the NL Central with an overall record of 20-15. In their 16 at PNC Park, Pittsburgh has put together a record of 9-7.

Pittsburgh currently has an above .500 record against the runline. This mark has come while being favored eight times in 35 games. The team's over/under record comes in at 18-17 with an average betting line of 9.

Taking the mound for Pittsburgh is Mitch Keller. Heading into play, he has a mark of 3-1. Coming into play, Pittsburgh Pirates has put together an ERA of 3.32. Currently, opponents are batting just .237 against the right-hander. Mitch Keller has given up four home runs leading to a WOBA allowed of .303. Keller's WHIP of 1.23 comes along with a total of 13 walks allowed.

Pittsburgh comes into this game with a strong offensive unit, averaging 4.7 runs per game, good for 11th in the MLB. As a team, the Pirates are batting a healthy .249, placing them 14th in the league. Overall, the team has hit 36 home runs, placing them 20th. Pittsburgh's overall OBP of .328 is good for 9th in the league.

 

Today's MLB Betting Pick - Rockies vs. Pirates

Heading into today's matchup between Pittsburgh and Colorado, the Pirates are the betting favorite at -180 on the moneyline. Pittsburgh's implied win probability sits at 64.29%. The MLB predictive model shows Pittsburgh picking up the win. For aggressive bettors, there is enough of an edge to take the Pirates on the runline.

Recommended Betting Pick: Pirates -1.5


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