The San Diego Padres face the Pittsburgh Pirates in an MLB matchup, with both teams vying for a win. The Padres recently won 2-1 against the Pirates on May 3.
Key Factors to Consider
The Padres have shown solid performance, while the Pirates are looking to rebound from their recent loss.
In their last matchup, the Padres secured a close victory over the Pirates.
Key Padres injury news includes potential issues with Yu Darvish due to fatigue, but no major updates on the Pirates side.
Home-field advantage could benefit the Pirates, but the Padres' recent momentum might negate this.
Both teams are highly motivated, given their positioning in the early season.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Pirates -112, Padres -104
Padres
★★★☆☆ 55%
Spread
Pirates +1.5 -196, Padres -1.5 162
Pirates +1.5
★★★☆☆ 58%
Over/under
Over 8.5 -104, Under 8.5 -118
Under 8.5
★★★☆☆ 53%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Pittsburgh Pirates 2%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 8.5 -2%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates at 2% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 2.1% (Kelly Criterion)
The Los Angeles Dodgers, currently second in the NL West with a 17-10 record, face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates, fifth in the NL Central with an 11-17 record. The Dodgers seek to secure a series win after splitting the first two games.
Key Factors to Consider
The Dodgers have shown strong performance overall, with recent wins indicating good form. The Pirates have struggled, but managed a shutout win in one of the series games.
Recent games show the Dodgers having the edge over the Pirates, with a notable win on April 26.
No significant injury reports are available for either team that could impact this match.
Weather conditions in Los Angeles are mild, with minimal wind, which should not affect gameplay significantly.
Both teams are motivated to win, but the Dodgers have more to gain with a series victory.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Los Angeles Dodgers: -335, Pittsburgh Pirates: 270
Los Angeles Dodgers
★★★★☆ 70%
Spread
Los Angeles Dodgers: -1.5 -162, Pittsburgh Pirates: 1.5 134
Los Angeles Dodgers
★★★☆☆ 65%
Over/under
Over: 8.5 -102, Under: 8.5 -120
Over
★★★☆☆ 60%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Los Angeles Dodgers 4%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 8.5 9%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 8.5 at 9% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 9.1% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
The Dodgers are likely to win due to their superior record and recent performance.
The Los Angeles Angels host the Pittsburgh Pirates in this MLB regular season matchup. The Pirates are coming off a 3-0 shutout win over the Angels on April 23, 2025, where their pitching dominated and Oneil Cruz hit a 463-foot home run. The Angels, despite a strong pitching display from Andrew Heaney who retired the first 13 batters and struck out 9 over 6 innings, have struggled offensively against the Pirates, scoring zero runs in the last meeting. The Pirates have a 10-15 overall record and are 4-8 on the road, while the Angels hold an 11-12 record and have been solid at home with a 4-4 record.
Key Factors to Consider
The Angels have shown decent home form but have failed to score in their last encounter with the Pirates due to effective Pittsburgh pitching. The Pirates, though struggling overall, have managed to shut out the Angels recently and showed resilience on the road with key offensive contributions from players like Oneil Cruz.
In the most recent matchup on April 23, 2025, the Pirates defeated the Angels 3-0 behind dominant pitching including a 6-inning shutout performance by Andrew Heaney (Angels' pitcher) that ironically did not translate into runs from his team. The Pirates have had the Angels' number this season so far.
No major injury updates or absences were reported for either team going into this game, indicating both teams should be at near full strength.
The game being played at the Angels' home ballpark, Angel Stadium in Anaheim, CA, provides a slight home advantage. Weather and other external conditions were not reported to be a significant factor as of now.
The Angels are motivated to respond quickly after their shutout loss and maintain competitiveness in the home stand. The Pirates look to build on their recent success against the Angels and improve their below .500 record by continuing their recent dominant pitching and opportunistic hitting.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Los Angeles Angels: -144, Pittsburgh Pirates: 122
Los Angeles Angels
★★★☆☆ 65%
Spread
Los Angeles Angels -1.5: 136, Pittsburgh Pirates +1.5: -164
Pittsburgh Pirates +1.5
★★★★☆ 70%
Over/under
Over 8.5: -122, Under 8.5: 100
Under 8.5
★★★★☆ 75%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Los Angeles Angels 4%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 8.5 20%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 8.5 at 20% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 20% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Based on recent performance data, pitching matchups, and home advantage, the Pirates present a strong chance to win again, but the Angels are likely to score better at home. The game is expected to be low-scoring and closely contested.
Predicted Score: Los Angeles Angels 3 – Pittsburgh Pirates 2