MLB Player Props Picks Tonight: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Arizona Diamondbacks
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- Jul 26, 2024, 8:30:32 AM
MLB Player Props Picks Tonight: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Arizona Diamondbacks
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Game Summary
The Arizona Diamondbacks (53-50, third in the NL West) will welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates (52-50, third in the NL Central) to Chase Field in Phoenix for the opening game of their three-game series. The first pitch is scheduled for Friday at 9:40 p.m. EDT. Both teams are coming off hot streaks, with the Diamondbacks going 7-3 in their last ten games and the Pirates at 8-2. This game promises to be a thriller as both teams have been playing high-caliber baseball.
Arizona boasts a respectable 26-24 record at home and ranks 9th in MLB for team slugging percentage at .410. Christian Walker has been stellar for the D-backs with 23 home runs and 70 RBIs, while Ketel Marte has been on fire, hitting 15-for-36 with four home runs and 12 RBIs over the last ten games.
Pittsburgh, on the other hand, has a similar 26-24 record on the road. They have been a force when it comes to out-hitting their opponents, holding a 38-4 record in such games. Oneil Cruz has been a standout, going 12-for-39 with five doubles and two home runs in his last ten games.
This will be the first meeting between the two teams this season, making it an intriguing matchup to look forward to for fans and bettors alike.
Player Prop Odds
For tonight's game, the player prop odds for Corbin Carroll are as follows:
- Batter Doubles: Over 0.5 (+310)
- Batter Hits: Over 1.5 (+210)
- Batter RBIs: Over 0.5 (+170)
- Batter Runs Scored: Over 0.5 (-145)
- Batter Singles: Over 0.5 (-130)
- Batter Stolen Bases: Over 0.5 (+360)
- Batter Total Bases: Over 1.5 (+100)
Player Analysis
Corbin Carroll has been one of the exciting young talents for the Diamondbacks this season. With a batting average of .298 and an OPS of .870, Carroll has shown his ability to get on base and make things happen. His speed on the base paths adds another dimension to his game, making him a threat to steal bases and score runs. With 15 home runs and 51 RBIs, Carroll has shown power and consistency. Over the last ten games, Carroll has been particularly effective against right-handed pitchers, hitting .320 with a .560 slugging percentage.
Opposing Analysis
For tonight's game, Carroll will be facing Pittsburgh's Luis Ortiz. Ortiz has been impressive this season, boasting a 5-2 record with a 2.57 ERA and 1.11 WHIP. However, Ortiz has shown some vulnerability against left-handed batters, allowing a .270 batting average. This could be a favorable matchup for Carroll, who has been hitting lefties at a .310 clip this season.
Pitching Probables
| Pitcher | W-L | ERA | WHIP | Strikeouts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Ortiz (PIT) | 5-2 | 2.57 | 1.11 | 59 |
| Zac Gallen (ARI) | 7-5 | 3.64 | 1.25 | 80 |
Team Previews
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pirates have been solid offensively, ranked 8th in hits (879) and 3rd in runs (509) with a .252 team batting average. Their pitching has been less impressive, with a team ERA of 4.50, placing them 26th in MLB. Defensively, they have committed 42 errors, which ranks them last in the league.
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks have a team batting average of .232, ranking 26th in MLB, but they have managed to score 422 runs, placing them 23rd. Their team ERA of 3.77 ranks 11th in the league, and they have committed 50 errors, placing them 20th in the league.
Team Injuries
| Player | Position | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Borucki | RP | 15-Day IL (wrist) |
| Eduardo Rodriguez | SP | 60-Day IL (shoulder) |
Recent Games
Pittsburgh Pirates
| Opponent | Score | W/L |
|---|---|---|
| vs Philadelphia | W 8-7 | W |
| vs Philadelphia | W 4-1 | W |
| vs Philadelphia | L 6-0 | L |
| vs St. Louis | W 2-1 | W |
| vs St. Louis | L 2-1 | L |
Arizona Diamondbacks
| Opponent | Score | W/L |
|---|---|---|
| @ Chicago | W 5-2 | W |
| @ Chicago | W 3-0 | W |
| @ Chicago | L 2-1 (F/10) | L |
| @ Kansas City | L 10-4 | L |
| @ Kansas City | W 6-2 | W |
Prediction
Considering Corbin Carroll's recent form and the favorable matchup against Luis Ortiz, the best prop bet for tonight is Over 0.5 Runs Scored for Corbin Carroll at -145 odds. Carroll has been adept at getting on base and scoring runs, especially against right-handed pitchers.
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