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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins
The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Miami Marlins will both be gunning for a victory on Thursday when they meet at loanDepot park.
The Pirates will pin their hopes on the pitching of right hander Paul Skenes in this game. Skenes has a 0-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season.
The Marlins will counter Skenes with Sandy Alcantara. Right hander Alcantara has a 0.00 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Pirates as -165-moneyline favorites versus the Marlins, while the game's total opened at 7.
Last time out for Miami, they were a 3-1 winner as they battled the Blue Jays on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Marlins at 100 were rewarded, while the 4 combined runs moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 6-4 loser as they battled the Yankees on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Yankees at -185 were rewarded, while the 10 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Pittsburgh:
Team record: 0-0 SU
Pittsburgh is 5-11 ATS in its last 16 games
The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Pittsburgh's last 15 games
Pittsburgh is 8-17 SU in its last 25 games on the road
Miami:
Team record: 0-0 SU
Miami is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Miami is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games
Next up:
Pittsburgh at Miami Friday, March 28