Match Analysis: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-07
- Time: 5:36 PM UTC
- Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh
Game Overview
The Milwaukee Brewers (88-55), leading the NL Central, face the Pittsburgh Pirates (64-79) at PNC Park. The Brewers have strong overall and away records and are coming off a 4-1 win, whereas the Pirates have struggled at home with a 22-47 record. Starting pitchers are Jacob Misiorowski (4-2, 4.50 ERA) for the Brewers and Bubba Chandler (2-0, 2.25 ERA) for the Pirates.
Key Factors to Consider
- Milwaukee boasts a .259 batting average, .332 OBP, .408 slugging, with a pitching ERA of 3.60 and 1.23 WHIP. Pittsburgh lags with a .234 batting average, .307 OBP, .352 slugging, pitching ERA 3.87 and WHIP 1.22. Brewers have a superior recent form (6-4 last 10) compared to Pirates (5-5 last 10) and are on a 2-game winning streak.
- Milwaukee leads the division and has a stronger away record compared to Pittsburgh's poor home record. Historical head-to-head specific game data is limited, but Milwaukeeβs overall and situational stats favor them.
- No significant injury information reported for either team impacting this game.
- Playing at Pittsburghβs home park, which has been challenging for the Pirates given their weak home record, but home crowd might provide some morale support. Weather and other external conditions were not mentioned in the data.
- Milwaukee aims to maintain division lead momentum; Pittsburgh seeks to improve a disappointing season and protect home turf.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Milwaukee Brewers: -154, Pittsburgh Pirates: 130 | Milwaukee Brewers | β β β β β 78% |
| Spread | Milwaukee Brewers -1.5: 116, Pittsburgh Pirates +1.5: -140 | Milwaukee Brewers -1.5 | β β β β β 72% |
| Over/under | Over 8: -105, Under 8: -115 | Under 8 | β β β ββ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Milwaukee Brewers -3% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 8 12% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 8 at 12% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 14% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Milwaukee Brewers are favored to win given superior overall performance, pitching matchup, and team form. Expect a Brewers victory with a moderate margin.
Predicted Score: Milwaukee Brewers 5 – 3 Pittsburgh Pirates