Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Top Betting Pick & Odds

The Pittsburgh Pirates (20-36) and Arizona Diamondbacks (27-28) will conclude their current three-game series on Wednesday, May 28 at 3:40 PM ET at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona for an exciting MLB betting opportunity. MyBookie has the Diamondbacks slightly favored with a moneyline at -130.

Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Preview

The Pirates may have lost Game 1 to the Diamondbacks with a 5-0 shutout, but bounced back with a 9-6 outing in Game 2 of their series. This put an end to their two-game losing streak. They scored seven of their runs in the eighth inning, as they caught fire at the right time.

Paul Skenes (3-5) is starting on the mound for them and brings forth appealing numbers despite the losing record. He has an ERA and WHIP at 2.36 and 0.95, respectively, through 68.2 innings. The Pirates should benefit with him to start, as they average near a 4.03 ERA and a WHIP at 1.28.

Pittsburgh has struggled on the offensive end, as they average about .223 at the plate. On defense they have been solid, allowing opponents to get roughly .243 when at the plate. This slightly negative ratio shows they typically hand out more scoring opportunities to their opponents than what they acquire.

The Pirates have established 3.60 runs each matchup over their last five games. Defensively, they have allowed 5.00 runs a game from opposing teams. This margin of error does not bode well for their success.

Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview

The Diamondbacks had a 6-0 lead heading into the sixth inning with the Pirates, which it appeared that they had this game essentially wrapped up. However, they had an intense breakdown and their defense collapsed late in the game.

Zac Gallen (3-6) will need a strong performance here to get him back on track, as he currently has an ERA at 5.25 and a WHIP at 1.36. Arizona has an ERA roughly at 4.38 and a WHIP at about 1.31, so their relief could be helping out Gallen if he struggles to keep the runs down.

Arizona looks good behind the plate with a batting average nearing .256. Their defense has allowed opponents to get close to .245, which shows they have little room for error.

The Diamondbacks have scored 4.40 runs each battle over their previous five games. On the defensive end, they have given up 4.60 to their opponents each matchup over their last five-games. This shows a slightly negative margin of safety, but they will need to find ways to perform better on the defensive end.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases the most appealing Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Arizona Diamondbacks betting odds out there, with the Diamondbacks as slightly favored. The Diamondbacks, according to market analysis, have a 55.0 percent chance of winning. Look for the Diamondbacks to find success here, as the Pirates are consistently bad on the defensive end.

Final Pick: Arizona Diamondbacks (-130)