AAA Sports - Pittsburgh Pirates vs Arizona Diamondbacks

10* RUNLINE ASSASSIN (110-79 Y-T-D!)

Handicapper
AAA Sports
League
MLB
Competition
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Arizona Diamondbacks
Time
08/10/2022 09:40 PM
Bet Type
Run Line
Pick
Pittsburgh Pirates +1.5 (-145) (BetMGM)
Outcome
Win
Analysis
10* PIRATES RUNLINE (ASSASSIN) Arizona has taken the first 2 games of this series, but I'm expecting the Pirates to bounce back in the finale. Conversely, after 3 straight wins, I'm expecting a predictable "letdown" here from the Diamondbacks (note that Arizona is just 2-7 in its last 9 after 3 or more straight wins in a row.) More than anything though, I really do feel that this starting pitching matchup is more evenly matched than what Las Vegas is trying to make us think. The visitors hand the ball to Mitch Keller, who is 3-8 with a 4.21 ERA. He's coming off a gem, allowing 1 run over 6 innings in a 1-0 loss to the Orioles on Friday. Keller has now posted a minuscule 1.74 ERA over his past 5 trips to the hill spanning 31 frames of work. The home side sees Madison Bumgarner toe the slab, and he's 6-10 with a 3.96 ERA. He's coming off a "dud," getting shelled for 5 runs off 10 hits over 5 innings vs. the Rockies on Firday. Look for Keller to be the difference here and while I do think an outright victory is possible, the official call will be to grab the visitors on the runline option! AAA Sports

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