The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Pittsburgh and Los Angeles on Sunday, with the host Pirates trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.
The match puts starter Hector Santiago for the Los Angeles Angels on the hill facing Gerrit Cole for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Santiago brings a mark to the game, while Cole is 5-4 to date on the season.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The moneyline was hovering in the range of -165 for the Pittsburgh Pirates in this one over at Sportsbook. The over under number was sitting near 7.5 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.8-3.6 victory for the Angels. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Los Angeles Angels vs Pittsburgh Pirates Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Pittsburgh Pirates sport a record of 30-25 heading into this matchup, while the Los Angeles Angels sit at 25-30 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Los Angeles injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Pittsburgh Pirates rated this week at No. 6 and the Los Angeles Angels sitting at No. 11.
Statistical Matchup
On offense, it's a battle between the Pittsburgh Pirates and its No. 5-rated batting order, averaging 4.96 runs per nine innings, against the No. 13 line up of the Los Angeles Angels at 4.35 runs per outing.
Comparing defensive stats, Los Angeles owns the No. 19-rated road mark, allowing 4.42 runs per game on the highway. Pittsburgh, on the other hand, rates No. 6 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Angels were saddled with a loss last time out in J Chacin's start, as they lost 8-7 against Pittsburgh on Saturday at PNC Park.
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of LA Angels's last 6 games
- LA Angels is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 10 of LA Angels's last 14 games on the road
- LA Angels is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games when playing Pittsburgh
- Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- Pittsburgh is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games at home
- Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing LA Angels
Next Betting Matchups
Los Angeles at New York, Monday, June 6th
Pittsburgh home to New York, Monday, June 6th
