On the evening of August 12, 2024, the Pittsburgh Pirates will challenge the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park under a clear sky, starting at 09:40 pm. The Pirates will send Marco Gonzales to the mound, holding an ERA of 4.545. The Padres will counter with Joe Musgrove, who has an ERA of 5.655.

In the current standings of the 2024 NL Central Division, the Pirates are 12th with a record of 56-61, a winning percentage of .48, and a divisional record of 17-15. They are 5th in their division despite only winning once in their last ten games and are on a seven-game losing streak. The team’s home and road records are 27-31 and 29-30, respectively, with an equal performance in day and night games. They’ve scored 493 runs and allowed 514.

Conversely, the Padres hold the 5th spot in the NL West Division standings with a 66-53 record, a .55 winning percentage, and are 3rd in their division with a 19-18 record. They’ve won eight of their last ten games, despite a recent loss. At home and on the road, the Padres have records of 30-29 and 36-24 respectively. They have won more during night games and have scored 569 runs while conceding 509.

Regarding the betting odds, the point spread is set at -1.5, indicating the Padres are favored to win by at least 2 runs. The over-under for total runs scored by both teams is set at 8.0, suggesting expectation for a moderately high-scoring game. For those betting on the outright winner, the Pirates are priced at +135, making them the underdogs, whereas the Padres, being stronger contenders, are at -163. These odds imply that the betting market views the Pirates as less likely to win this matchup, aligning with their recent form and season performance.