Scheduled for 6:40 PM on August 3, 2024, the Arizona Diamondbacks will go head-to-head with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park under light rain conditions. Jordan Montgomery, with an ERA of 6.509, will be taking the mound for the Diamondbacks. Meanwhile, the Pirates will counter with Mitch Keller, who holds a more favorable ERA of 3.296.

The Diamondbacks currently sit 5th in the 2024 NL West Division, with a record of 59 wins and 51 losses, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.54. Their performance within the division includes 19 wins and 14 losses. A closer look at their recent performance shows a positive trend, marking 8 victories in their last 10 games, accompanied by a current 4-game winning streak. Their away record stands balanced at 28-26.

Conversely, the Pirates are 9th in the NL Central Division, with a slightly narrower win-loss record of 55-54, achieving a 0.50 winning percentage. They have won 17 and lost 15 in their division games and are ranked 3rd therein. Their last 10 games have seen them win 5 times, though they are currently on a 2-game losing streak. They’ve earned 26 victories at home, close to their 29 wins on the road.

Odds: As the game approaches, the Arizona Diamondbacks are set as the favorites with a point spread of -1.5 and a money line of +100. Conversely, the Pittsburgh Pirates, despite playing at home, are slightly less favored with a money line of -118. The Over/Under for the game is set at 8.5, reflecting expectations for a moderately scoring game in the light rain.