Saturday’s game features the Philadelphia Phillies (62-35) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (49-48) matching up at PNC Park in what should be a tight matchup, with a projected 4-3 victory for the Phillies according to our computer prediction. First pitch is at 6:40 PM ET on July 20.

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Phillies vs. Pirates Matchup Info

• When: Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET
• Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• How to Watch on TV: NBCS-PH
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Phillies vs. Pirates Predictions

• Score Prediction: Phillies 4, Pirates 3
• Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs

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Phillies vs. Pirates Betting Lines

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Phillies Betting Insights

• Philadelphia has been victorious in 54, or 67.5%, of the 80 contests it has been chosen as the favorite in this season.
• This season, the Phillies have come away with a win 38 times in 52 chances when named as a favorite of at least -161 or shorter on the moneyline.
• Philadelphia and its opponents have gone over in 44 of 97 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
• The Phillies went 6-5 across the 11 games in which they were moneyline favorites in their past 15 matchups.
• In its past 15 outings, Philadelphia and its opponents combined to hit the over on the run total nine times (all 15 games had set totals).

Pirates Betting Insights

• Pittsburgh is 25-28 in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 47.2% of those games).
• The Pirates are 6-8 (winning 42.9% of their games) when they have played as a moneyline underdog of +136 or longer.
• Pittsburgh has played in 97 games with an over/under set, and it has combined with its opponents to go over the total 45 times (45-48-4).
• In eight games as underdogs in their past 15 matchups, the Pirates have a record of 4-4.
• When it comes to hitting the over, Pittsburgh and its opponents are 8-7-0 in its past 15 games with a total.

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Phillies vs. Pirates Probable Pitchers

Phillies’ Starting Pitcher: Cristopher Sanchez

• The 27-year-old has pitched in 18 games this season with a 2.96 ERA and 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .253.
• Cristopher Sanchez’s team has won 52.9% of his starts when they are favored on the moneyline (9-8).
• Sanchez’s team is 10-8 when he starts this season.
• In Sanchez’s 18 starts with a total, the teams have hit the over eight times.

Pirates’ Starting Pitcher: Luis Ortiz

• In 25 games this season, the 25-year-old has an ERA of 2.83, with 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .232 against him.
• The Pirates were named the moneyline underdog for two Luis Ortiz starts this season — they split the games.
• Ortiz’s team is 2-1 in his three starts.
• Ortiz has started three games with a set total this season. His team has not hit the over in any of them.

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Phillies’ 2024 Performance

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