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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
The Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at PNC Park.
The Phillies will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Tyler Phillips in this game. Phillips has a 1-0 record and a 4.50 ERA this season.
The Pirates will counter Phillips with Marco Gonzales. Left hander Gonzales has a 2.45 ERA to go along with a 1-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Phillies as -152-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total opened at 9.
Pittsburgh won its last outing, a 4-1 result against the Phillies on July 20. Bettors who backed the Pirates at 135 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
In their last action, Philadelphia was a 4-1 loser on the road against the Pirates. Bettors on Pittsburgh at 135 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Philadelphia:
Team record: 62-36 SU
Current Streak: lost 3 straight games.
Philadelphia is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
Philadelphia is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Pittsburgh:
Team record: 50-48 SU
Current Streak: won 6 straight games.
Pittsburgh is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Pittsburgh's last 6 games
Next up:
Philadelphia at Minnesota Monday, July 22
Pittsburgh home to St. Louis Monday, July 22