It’s Friday, August 16, and the Seattle Mariners (63-59) are in Pittsburgh to begin a weekend series against the Pirates (56-64) at PNC Park.
Rookie phenom Paul Skenes will be starting for the Bucs, who have lost ten games in a row.
Due to the losing streak, the Pirates are out of the playoff race. The Mariners have lost 3 games in a row and have slipped to second place.and Place in the American League West.
We have all the information and analysis you need to know before the game, including the latest information on catching the first pitch, projected pitcher matchups, lineup cards, recent team performance, player stats, and of course our predictions, tips, and best bets for the game from our modeling tools and expert teams.
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Match details and how to watch Mariners vs Pirates live today
● Date: Friday, August 16, 2024
● Time: 6:40 p.m. EST
● Location: PNC Park
● City: Pittsburgh, PA
● TV/Streaming: Apple TV+
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Mariners vs Pirates Odds
The current odds from Friday morning:
● Money line: Sailors +110, Pirates -130
● Spread: Sailors +1.5 (-210), Pirates -1.5 (+170)
● Over/Under: 7 runs
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Current team statistics for Mariners vs. Pirates
● The Mariners have lost three straight. They are now just 4-6 in their last ten games. Their road record this season is 26-33. Their overall run differential for the season is +24.
● The Pirates, as mentioned, are in free fall. They have lost ten games in a row. Pittsburgh is 27-31 at PNC Park. The Pirates’ total point differential for the season is -31.
Expected starting pitchers for Seattle vs. Pittsburgh
● Today’s pitching duel (August 16): Logan Gilbert against Paul Skenes
○ Seafarers: Gilbert (7-8, 2.91 ERA) allowed 50 earned runs and 108 hits and had 149 strikeouts in 154.2 innings.
○ Pirates: Skenes (6-2, 2.25 ERA) allowed 23 earned runs and 68 hits and struck out 115 players in 92 innings.
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The most important betting trends and insights ahead of the Mariners vs Pirates game on August 16, 2024
● The Pirates have a 3-7 record on the run line in their last 10 games
● After beating the Mets 22-1 last weekend (3 wins), the Mariners have been defeated 20-4 in their last 3 games (all losses).
● Who’s hot? It’s not easy to put a Pirate at this position, but even though his team has only won once this month, Bryan Reynolds has a .288 batting average (15-52) in August. Yes, .288 is hot for a team that only has a .257 batting average this month.
● Who doesn’t! Ke’Bryan Hayes has only 1 of 16 (.063) in his last 4 games
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Expert tips and predictions for the Mariners vs. Pirates game on Friday
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Here are the best bets our model predicts for today’s Mariners vs. Pirates game:
– Money line: NBC Sports is leaning towards a game on Seattle on the moneyline
– Spread: NBC Sports recommends a game against Seattle on the run line
– Number of runs: NBC Sports recommends a bet on the total of over 7 runs
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