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Diamondbacks vs Pirates Predictions, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks, June 3

Pittsburgh Riding Wave After Sweeping Dodgers

Diamondbacks Open 10-Game Trek

The Pittsburgh Pirates have have beaten tough teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers but lost games to the lowly Cincinnati Reds. Coming off a three-game road sweep of the Dodgers, the Pirates return home to face another National League West team in the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night.

It is the opener of a 10-game road trip for the Diamondbacks, who have great pitching but a sub-par offense.

D'Backs vs Pirates Predictions, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks, Jun 3
D'Backs vs Pirates Predictions, Game Preview, Live Stream, Odds & Picks, Jun 3

Let’s check the latest MLB picks, stats, injury reports, and MLB odds for Diamondbacks vs Pirates. We’ve plenty of MLB predictions.

D’backs Need Strong Start From Kelly

The Arizona Diamondbacks started strong in their series against the Atlanta Braves, but dropped the series finale 6-0. The offense will need to avoid a repeat against the hot-Pittsburgh Pirates. It also puts all the pressure on Merrill Kelly (3-3 3.67 ERA) to shut down the Pirates.

Kelly is 0-2 in his last three starts, pitching 12 innings and allowing 14 runs in that span. With the Pirates’ bats coming to life, he can’t afford a shaky outing.

David Peralta, who is on a six-game hitting streak, can help Kelly and the Diamondbacks. He comes into this game having faced Pirates starting pitcher JT Brubaker twice in his career, getting one hit. Josh Rojas and Pavin Smith have also found success against Brubaker.

Pirates Need to Support Brubaker

While the Pittsburgh Pirates swept the Los Angeles Dodgers, they did it on the back of their bats. In their three-game series, the Pirates scored 19 runs. Bryan Reynolds and Michael Chavis were two of the best hitters during that series, combining for eight hits and seven RBIs.

They need to show the same type of production against the Arizona Diamondbacks. With Brubaker (0-4 4.15 ERA) getting the start, he needs as much offensive help as they can provide. His last outing saw him go five innings, allowing six hits and zero runs in a no-decision.

Had the Pirates given him some offense help, he might have earned his first win of the season. However, he now has that chance after watching his team rip one of the best pitching staffs in baseball.

Diamondbacks vs Pirates Head-to-Head

This is the first meeting between the two teams in 2022. The Arizona Diamondbacks have won the season series every year dating back to 2017. However, the Pittsburgh Pirates fared well against the Diamondbacks from 2010 to 2016.

Diamondbacks vs Pirates Game Information

  • Game: D’Backs (25-27) vs Pirates (22-27)
  • Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Day/Time: Friday, 7:05 p.m. ET
  • D’Backs vs Pirates Live Stream MLB.tv

Diamondbacks vs Pirates Betting Lines

Diamondbacks vs Pirates Prediction

While Brubaker is winless in 2022, some of that comes from a lack of offensive production during his outings. He has not allowed an earned run in his last last two starts.

The Diamondbacks’ offense doesn’t have much consistency, but the team is usually solid against the spread. They are 31-21 ATS, including 15-7 when on the road. While they play well on the runline, they aren’t getting good odds on Friday.

The Diamondbacks could cover the run line, but they won’t win the game. But the odds on them at +1½ runs aren’t worth betting on them. That’s why gamblers betting online and making MLB picks and parlays should take the Pirates on the moneyline.

Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates (+105)

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