On the evening of July 10, 2024, the Pittsburgh Pirates are set to clash with the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. The game is scheduled for an 08:10 PM start under an expected light rainfall. Pitching for the Pirates will be Martín Pérez, who has an earned run average (ERA) of 4.850 this season. Opposing him from the Brewers’ mound will be Tobias Myers, boasting a more comforting ERA of 3.516.

The Pirates currently stand tenth in the 2024 NL Central Division with a record of 44-47, reflecting a winning percentage of .480. They’ve won 14 games against division rivals against 13 losses, ranking third in the division standings. Recently, they’ve shown decent form, achieving five wins out of their last ten outings and are riding a two-game win streak. Their home and away records are fairly balanced with 22-24 and 22-23 respectively.

Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers are positioned third in the division with a stronger 53-39 record and a .580 winning probability. Leading the division encounters with 20 victories to 11 defeats, their recent form dipped slightly, securing four wins in their last 10 games. The Brewers boast a solid home advantage with a 27-14 record compared to their slightly above .500 road record of 26-25.

In terms of betting, the odds suggest a tight contest. The Brewers, despite a recent loss, are favorites with a -1.5 point spread and a -157 money-line, reflecting their stronger overall performance this season. On the other hand, the Pirates, underdogs in this matchup, are listed at +134 on the money line. The over-under for the game is set at 8.5, hinting at a moderate scoring game ahead. This balances the strong offensive of the Brewers against the slightly weaker pitching statistics of the Pirates, making for an intriguing contest.