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A series opener between the Atlanta Braves (74-48) and Pittsburgh Pirates (46-74) is scheduled for Monday at 7:05 PM ET, at PNC Park. On the hill for the Braves will be Jake Odorizzi (4-5), matched up against the Pirates’ Roansy Contreras (3-3).
Despite playing on the road, the Braves are still a decent moneyline favorite (-199) over the Pirates (+169). The game’s over/under is set at 8.5.
Braves vs. Pirates Odds
Run Line
Atlanta Braves (-1.5)
Moneyline
Braves (-199)
Total
8.5 Runs (Over: -120, Under: -101)
When, Where, at What Time is Braves vs. Pirates
- Game Day: Monday, August 22, 2022
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Stadium: PNC Park
Braves Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Ehire Adrianza | 10 Day Injury List | Illness |
| Orlando Arcia | 10 Day Injury List | Hamstring |
| Chadwick Tromp | 10 Day Injury List | Quadricep |
| Darren O’Day | 15 Day Injury List | Calf |
| Ozzie Albies | 60 Day Injury List | Foot |
| Mike Soroka | 60 Day Injury List | Achilles |
| Adam Duvall | 60 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Manny Piña | 60 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Luke Jackson | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
Pirates Injury Report
| Name | Status | Injury |
|---|---|---|
| Ke’Bryan Hayes | 10 Day Injury List | Back |
| Dillon Peters | 15 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| David Bednar | 15 Day Injury List | Back |
| Roberto Pérez | 60 Day Injury List | Hamstring |
| Canaan Smith | 60 Day Injury List | Wrist |
| Blake Cederlind | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Nick Mears | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Max Kranick | 60 Day Injury List | Elbow |
| Yerry De Los Santos | 60 Day Injury List | Shoulder |
| Mitch Keller | Day-to-day | Shoulder |
| JT Brubaker | Day-to-day | Hand |
Last Time Out: Braves and Pirates
The Braves lost 5-4 to the Astros yesterday, with Dylan Lee (zero innings, giving up one earned run on two hits) on the hook for the loss. Matt Olson went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI to lead the Braves offensively in the defeat.
The Pirates were beaten by the Reds 9-5 yesterday. Tucupita Marcano led the way offensively after going 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI, and Zach Thompson was handed the loss, pitching five innings, giving up three earned runs on eight hits while striking out five.
Betting Trends
Braves Betting Records and Team Stats
The Braves have won 65, or 69.1%, of the 94 games they’ve played as favorites this season. This season, Atlanta has won 22 of its 29 games, or 75.9%, when favored by at least -199 on the moneyline. Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Braves have a 66.6% chance to win. Atlanta and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 63 of their 123 opportunities. In 123 games with a spread this season, the Braves are 62-61-0 ATS.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Riley | 121 | .286 (26) | .353 (28) | .562 (4) | 5.9% (7) | 24.1% (107) | 7.2% (93) |
| Matt Olson | 123 | .251 (84) | .335 (65) | .493 (18) | 4.8% (21) | 24.1% (107) | 10.9% (30) |
| Dansby Swanson | 123 | .292 (22) | .347 (41) | .453 (45) | 3.1% (68) | 26.0% (127) | 7.4% (90) |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 88 | .271 (44) | .367 (20) | .408 (87) | 2.6% (90) | 23.1% (95) | 11.0% (29) |
| Marcell Ozuna | 109 | .213 (135) | .262 (140) | .391 (105) | 4.4% (32) | 24.2% (112) | 6.0% (116) |
Pirates Betting Records and Team Stats
The Pirates have come away with 38 wins in the 103 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season. This season, Pittsburgh has come away with a win 11 times in 30 chances when named as an underdog of at least +169 or longer on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Pirates have a 37.2% chance of walking away with the win. Pittsburgh’s games have gone over the total in 55 of their 121 opportunities. The Pirates are 62-59-0 against the spread in their 121 games that had a posted line this season.
| Name | GP | AVG (Rank) | OBP (Rank) | SLG (Rank) | HR% (Rank) | K% (Rank) | BB% (Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Reynolds | 105 | .258 (68) | .343 (52) | .465 (36) | 4.5% (27) | 22.7% (93) | 10.0% (44) |
| Ben Gamel | 86 | .253 (-) | .341 (-) | .384 (-) | 1.6% (-) | 24.1% (-) | 10.9% (-) |
| Michael Chavis | 103 | .246 (-) | .278 (-) | .415 (-) | 3.6% (-) | 28.4% (-) | 3.9% (-) |
| Kevin Newman | 50 | .278 (-) | .322 (-) | .376 (-) | 0.0% (-) | 17.8% (-) | 5.3% (-) |
| Oneil Cruz | 50 | .196 (-) | .247 (-) | .386 (-) | 4.5% (-) | 37.9% (-) | 6.6% (-) |
Braves vs. Pirates Picks and Predictions
Our best pick for Braves vs. Pirates is the Braves (-199 on the moneyline) as the pick to win. For the over/under, we prefer the over on 8.5 runs.