The Pittsburgh Pirates are scheduled to take on the San Diego Padres in an exciting matchup on August 13, 2024, at PETCO Park, starting at 09:40 pm under clear skies.
Luis L. Ortiz will lead the charge for the Pirates with an ERA of 3.400, while the Padres will counter with Michael King, who holds a slightly better ERA of 3.340. Analyzing their standings, the Pirates currently sit 12th in the NL Central Division with a 56-62 record, indicating a .47 winning percentage and standing 5th within their division based on their 17-15 divisional record. Their recent performance has been shaky, with only 1 win in their last 10 games and a current losing streak of 8 games. The Pirates have a split record of 27-31 at home and 29-31 on the road.
Conversely, the Padres are performing stronger in the NL West Division, securing the 5th position with a winning record of 67-53, equivalent to a .56 winning percentage, and placing 3rd in their division with a 19-18 record. Their recent form is more promising with 8 wins out of their last 10 games and a current win streak. At home, they have a 31-29 record, and on the road, they are more formidable with a 36-24 record.
Bettors will find the game intriguing as the odds suggest close competition. The point spread stands at -1.5 in favor of the Padres, reflecting their slightly superior performance this season. The over/under is set at 8.0, pointing towards expectations of an average scoring game. The money line odds present the Padres as the favorites at -201, while the Pirates are underdogs at +168, indicating a somewhat challenging contest for the Pirates at PETCO Park.