The San Francisco Giants (56-57) and Pittsburgh Pirates (49-64) will face off in the MLB tonight. First pitch from PNC Park is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on SportsNet PT.
San Francisco is a -135 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Pittsburgh is +115 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 7.5 total runs.
Continue below for my Giants vs Pirates predictions and MLB picks for Tuesday, August 5, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
Giants vs Pirates Prediction, Picks
- Giants vs Pirates pick: Under 7.5 Runs (-120)
My Pirates vs. Giants best bet is on the under, with the best price currently available at Fanatics. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Giants vs Pirates Odds, Spread, Best Bet
San Francisco Giants Odds | ||
---|---|---|
Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +119 | 7.5 101o / -122u | -150 |
Pittsburgh Pirates Odds | ||
---|---|---|
Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -144 | 7.5 101o / -122u | +123 |
Giants vs Pirates Run Line: Giants -1.5 (+119); Pirates +1.5 (-144)
Giants vs Pirates Totals: 7.5 (O +101 / U -122)
Giants vs Pirates Moneyline: Giants -150; Pirates +123
Giants vs Pirates Best Bet: Under 7.5 Runs
San Francisco Giants vs Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Preview
The Pirates opened their three-game set with the Giants with a 5-4 victory on Monday. Isiah Kiner-Falefa walked Pittsburgh off with a fielder's choice, capping a comeback from 4-1 down for the Pirates.
Actually, despite sitting in last place in the NL Central division (19.5 games back from first place and 15 games under .500), the Pirates are 7-3 in their last 10 outings.
They have won two games in a row and now send Mike Burrows to the hill on Tuesday to face San Francisco's Logan Webb.
Meanwhile, the Giants are in third place in the NL West, but they've lost eight of their last 10 games and are now under .500.
The expectation is for the pitchers to shine and the offense to be limited in Game 2 of this series on Tuesday.
According to the PRO system "Wind Blowing In," the total should remain under 7.5 runs.
This system tells you to bet the under when the wind is blowing inward at a speed of five mph or more.
When the wind blows into the field from the outfield, it often serves as a natural deterrent to home runs and deep fly balls, effectively diminishing the scoring potential of the game.
By systematically leveraging this insight, bettors can consistently find value in under bets in games where the wind conditions meet this criterion.
Also, this system has a 4.5% return on investment for +$11,021 since the inception of it in 2005, creating nice value on this play.
Giants vs Pirates Best Bet
- Under 7.5 (-120)
Giants vs Pirates Betting Trends
For the latest on MLB injuries, be sure to check out our MLB Injury Report page.