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MLB Home Run Props for Friday, March 28: Pirates vs. Marlins
I don’t love attacking strikeout props early in the season because we have nothing to go off of for starting pitchers. I may hold off on betting on those until next week after we see each starter once. The props worth looking into right away, though, are home run props. Home run props will typically…
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MLB Home Run Props, Friday Picks, Bets for Yordan Alvarez, Pete Alonso, Oneil Cruz, Triston Casas
On Opening Day, I went 1-for-3 on my MLB home run props, cashing the Giants’ Heliot Ramos against the Reds. And I’m back with more MLB home run prop bets for Friday, with picks for Pete Alonso, Yordan Alvarez, Oneil Cruz and Triston Casas. I believe those four sluggers have value in the home run…
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MLB Best Bets, Predictions & Moneyline Picks for Opening Day
MLB Opening Day has arrived, and our baseball betting experts are all over it with six MLB best bets for Thursday, March 27. Our Opening Day picks include MLB player props for Zack Wheeler, Clay Holmes and Sean Burke, plus three moneyline predictions for Pirates vs. Marlins, Tigers vs. Dodgers and Athletics vs. Mariners. [quickslipbasic…
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Pirates vs Marlins Prediction, Moneyline Pick, Odds Today
The Miami Marlins host the Pittsburgh Pirates on March 27, 2025. First pitch from LoanDepot Park is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. EDT; the game will be broadcast on SportsNet PT. The Opening Day duel between rising star Paul Skenes and veteran Sandy Alcantara adds intrigue to this matchup. Skenes looks to dominate Miami’s lineup, while…
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MLB Opening Day Starting Pitcher Probables & Matchups
MLB Opening Day 2025 is scheduled for Thursday, March 27, when 28 teams will be in action in matchups spread throughout the day. Expectedly, a number of aces are set to toe the rubber on the first day of the new season, including the likes of Paul Skenes, Tarik Skubal, Hunter Greene, Blake Snell, Zack…
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Pirates vs Yankees Predictions, Picks & Odds Today — 9/28
Luis Gil could end up being a key piece of the New York Yankees’ pitching staff in October. He has an impressive strikeout rate and although walks have been an issue, he can limit hard contact and misses plenty of bats. His opponent will be rookie phenom, Paul Skenes, and the Pittsburgh Pirates. The young…
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Brewers vs Pirates Prediction, Pick, Odds for Thursday, September 26
Aaron Civale and the Milwaukee Brewers will be in Pittsburgh Thursday. The Brewers have already wrapped up the National League Central, but are looking to finish the regular season strong. Meanwhile, Mitch Keller will start for Pittsburgh. My Brewers vs. Pirates prediction is to bet the Pirates on the moneyline. [subheader sizedown=”false” text=”Brewers vs Pirates Prediction” center=”true”…
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MLB Best Bets & Wednesday Picks, Predictions — 9/25
We have a full slate of Major League Baseball games on Wednesday, September 25, and our MLB betting experts have also looked over today’s MLB odds to identify their MLB best bets. Let’s get right into the action and see today’s MLB best bets for Padres vs Dodgers. MLB Best Bets & Wednesday Picks, Predictions…
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MLB Best Bets, Picks & Sunday Predictions — 9/22
Check out our MLB best bets for Sunday’s 16-game slate. With a ton of playoff implications on the line, our MLB staff has compiled a pair of MLB Best Bets. Among those picks include an over/under for the Reds vs Pirates, as well as a moneyline prediction for the Giants vs Royals. MLB Best Bets,…
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Pirates vs Reds Prediction, Pick, Odds for Sunday, September 22
We have a duel between two of the future stud aces in the sport as Paul Skenes takes the ball for the Pirates (72-83) and Hunter Greene toes the rubber for the Reds (76-80). So, let’s dive into this NL Central matchup with a Pirates vs Reds prediction. The Pirates enter this game as narrow…
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Pirates vs Reds Predictions, Picks, Odds — 9/21
The pitching matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds could wind up being one of the best young pitching duels of the season. Jared Jones pitches for the Pirates and has been spectacular. He can miss bats, but sometimes may struggle with walks and hard contact. That said, his peripheral metrics are about even…
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Home Run Picks, MLB HR Predictions 9/20
Certain MLB markets have softened with football drawing more attention, creating golden opportunities for savvy bettors. This Friday, we’ve gathered a boatload of home run picks with discernible edges using our exclusive PRO Projections. Our dedicated team of MLB experts meticulously analyze betting odds, player projections, and more to surface these invaluable insights. In this…
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MLB Predictions, Picks & Odds for Monday, September 16
Welcome to Opening Pitch, our daily column throughout the 2024 baseball season. The goal for Opening Pitch is to highlight top daily projection edges for MLB moneylines and totals, share favorite bets and provide some betting notes and analysis. My projections for every MLB game on Monday are available in the Action App (on both…
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MLB Best Bets & Moneyline Picks for Saturday — 9/14
There’s no better way to ring in a weekend than to spend it with a full slate of baseball. Our MLB staff has zeroed in on two MLB best bets and moneyline picks for Royals vs Pirates and Braves vs Dodgers. So let’s get it started shall we? Below is our MLB Best Bets for…
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Marlins vs Pirates Prediction, Pick, Odds for Wednesday, September 11
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Miami Marlins on Wednesday at PNC Park. First pitch is scheduled for 12:35 p.m. ET on MLB.TV. Marlins-Pirates odds for Wednesday have the Pirates as -190 moneyline favorites and the Marlins as +155 underdogs. The over/under is set at 8.5 (-115o / -105u). Jonathan Bermudez takes the mound for Miami, while…
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MLB Best Bets, Picks, Predictions for Monday (9/9)
We have a relatively light nine-game MLB slate on Monday, September 9. However, our MLB betting experts came through with a trio of bets for today’s matchups, including two moneyline picks and one first five innings total prediction for Cubs vs Dodgers, Reds vs Braves and Marlins vs Pirates. Read below for our top three…
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MLB Best Bets & Friday Props, Predictions (9-6)
The MLB regular season is still in full swing. Our staff of baseball betting analysts have four MLB Best Bets and predictions for Friday, September 6, including three moneyline underdogs and a player prop for Nationals vs Pirates, White Sox vs Red Sox, Diamondbacks vs Astros and Guardians vs Dodgers. MLB Best Bets & Friday Props,…
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MLB Predictions Friday, Expert Picks, Odds, Preview Today, September 6
Welcome to Opening Pitch, our daily column throughout the 2024 baseball season. The goal for Opening Pitch is to highlight top daily projection edges for MLB moneylines and totals, share favorite bets and provide some betting notes and analysis. You can also shop for the best lines on our MLB Odds page. Here are my MLB…
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Nationals vs Pirates Prediction, Picks & Odds (9/5)
The Pittsburgh Pirates (65-74) host the Washington Nationals (62-77) on Thursday at PNC Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET on MLB Network. Nationals-Pirates odds for Thursday have the Pirates as -115 moneyline favorites and the Nationals as -105 underdogs. The over/under is set at 8 (-115o / -105u). Jake Irvin takes the…
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MLB NRFI Picks, Predictions & Odds for Tuesday, September 3
I went 1-1 on MLB NRFI picks for Labor Day, with a frustrating two-out home run in the bottom of the first standing between us and a profitable day. Let’s hope for some breaks in the other direction for the Tuesday MLB slate. I have two MLB NRFI predictions for Tuesday, September, 3, featuring picks…
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MLB Predictions, Picks, Odds & Previews for Tuesday
Welcome to Opening Pitch, our daily column throughout the 2024 baseball season. The goal for Opening Pitch is to highlight top daily projection edges for MLB moneylines and totals, share favorite bets and provide some betting notes and analysis. My projections for every MLB game on Thursday are available in the Action App (on both…
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Pirates vs Cubs Prediction, Pick, Odds for Tuesday, September 3
The Pittsburgh Pirates (64-73) and Chicago Cubs (71-67) play the second game of their three-game series on Tuesday night at Wrigley Field. First pitch is set for 7:40 p.m. ET on Marquee Sports Network and SportsNet Pittsburgh. These National League Central rivals face off for the second-to-last time this season, as the Cubs continue to…
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MLB Best Bets & 5 Predictions for Monday Labor Day
With the Labor Day weekend coming to a close, our MLB staff compiled five MLB best bets and predictions for Monday, September 2. These MLB best bets include three moneyline picks and over/under predictions for Red Sox vs Mets, Pirates vs Cubs and more. MLB Best Bets & 5 Predictions for Monday Labor Day The…
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MLB SGP and Parlay Picks for Pirates vs Cubs Monday
Today, we’re setting our sights on the Pirates–Cubs game, leveraging insights from PRO Projections to craft a potentially lucrative MLB SGP. Our team of MLB experts utilizes proprietary betting data, evaluating odds, player projections and more to find edges in the betting markets. We put this information to work, and today’s Pirates-Cubs matchup offers some…
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Cubs vs Pirates Prediction, Odds & Picks for Wednesday, Aug. 28
The odds for Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (via FanDuel) for Wednesday have the Pirates as -168 moneyline favorites with an over/under of 8 (-110/-110). Right-hander Kyle Hendricks takes the mound for Chicago, while Pittsburgh hands the ball to right-hander Paul Skenes. However, for my Cubs vs. Pirates prediction, I’ll be looking at a different market — the…
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Cubs vs Pirates Prediction, Pick, Odds Today
The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates will face off on Tuesday night in the second games of a three-game set at PNC Park. The Cubs have recently surged back to .500. They are 7-3 over their past 10 games and in second in the NL Central standings. Unfortunately, they are still 10 games behind the…
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Cubs vs Pirates MLB Parlay Picks for Monday, August 26
On Monday night, the Chicago Cubs will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in an NL Central clash. Both teams enter the series having won six of their last 10 games. However, they still find themselves on the periphery of the NL wild-card race, with the Cubs 5.5 games back and Pirates are eight games back.…
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Reds vs Pirates Prediction, Pick, Odds for Sunday, August 25
The Cincinnati Reds (62-67) and Pittsburgh Pirates (61-67) finish their four-game series on Sunday afternoon at PNC Park. First pitch is set for 1:35 p.m. ET on Bally Sports Ohio and SportsNet Pittsburgh. These are the bottom two teams in the National League Central, but this should still be a fun game between two young,…
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MLB Player Props for Andrew Abbot, Michael Wacha, Luis Castillo on Friday, Aug. 23
Yesterday, we ended in the green thanks to Yordan Alvarez and Luis Severino. Tonight, we’ll look to finish the work week on a high note and the four pitchers that I will be targeting to do so are Andrew Abbott, Michael Wacha, Luis Castillo and Hayden Birdsong. Let’s dive into my MLB player props for…
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Reds vs Pirates Prediction, Pick, Odds For Friday, August 23
These two teams, the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates, had everything right in front of them and completely let it slip away and embarrassing fashion. Heading into the All-Star break, Pittsburgh sat 1.5 games out of a Wild Card spot while Cincinnati was just 3.0 games out. Since the mid-season classic, the Pirates have gone…
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MLB NRFI & YRFI Picks, Predictions for Thursday, August 22
We went 1-1 yesterday, turning a slight profit thanks to the winning pick coming at +115. Let’s try to improve on that record today. I have two more MLB NRFI and YRFI picks and predictions for Thursday, August 22. MLB NRFI & YRFI Picks for Thursday, August 22 _InlineAdBlock Billy Ward’s Reds vs. Pirates NRFI/YRFI…
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Cincinnati Reds vs Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction, Pick, MLB Odds
The Cincinnati Reds (62-65) and Pittsburgh Pirates (59-67) begin a four-game series on Thursday night at PNC Park. First pitch is set for 6:40 p.m. ET on Bally Sports Ohio and SportsNet Pittsburgh. A meeting of the two worst teams by record in the National League Central might not sound like the most exciting Wednesday…
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MLB Predictions Thursday, Expert Picks, Odds, Preview Today (August 22)
Welcome to Opening Pitch, our daily column throughout the 2024 baseball season. The goal for Opening Pitch is to highlight top daily projection edges for MLB moneylines and totals, share favorite bets and provide some betting notes and analysis. My projections for every MLB game on Thursday are available in the Action App (on both…
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Pirates vs. Rangers Prediction Using Sharp MLB Betting Data (August 21)
Pirates vs. Rangers MLB Betting Preview Wednesday Today’s Pirates vs. Rangers prediction boils down to where sharp MLB money is funneling. Wednesday’s afternoon tilt is attracting some seriously interesting betting activity. The third game of the interleague clash is teed up Wednesday at 2:35 p.m. ET in Arlington. Domingo German gets the start for the…
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MLB Player Props for Edward Cabrera, Yainer Diaz & More (Tuesday, Aug. 20)
Last night, Yainer Diaz was the hero with his walk-off home run to give the Astros a 5-4 victory. He’ll look to stay hot against Nick Pivetta tonight. Three other players I’ll be targeting tonight include Edward Cabrera, Noelvi Marte and Adolis Garcia. Let’s dive into Tuesday’s MLB player props. [appcard imageurl=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/64384_MLBArticleCard.png” cta=”The must-have app…
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MLB Player Props for Luis Ortiz, Yusei Kikuchi, Gavin Stone (Monday, Aug. 19)
Our luck turned downward yesterday as we finished the weekend 3-3, but today’s Major League Baseball slate allows us to get back on track. I’ve found three starting pitchers who are going to help us do just that. So, with that said, let’s dive into my MLB player props for Monday, August 19. Doug Ziefel’s…
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MLB Player Props for Luis Castillo, Carlos Rodon, Griffin Canning on Saturday, Aug. 17
The weekend is here and that means we have afternoon baseball. Saturday’s slate gets started early, and so will the starting pitchers we are targeting on the bump. With little time to waste, let’s dive into my three MLB player props for Saturday, August 17. Doug Ziefel’s MLB Player Props for Saturday, Aug. 17 Luis…
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Seattle Mariners vs Pittsburgh Pirates Predictions, Picks, Odds
Luis Castillo is the anchor in a loaded Seattle Mariners’ starting pitching rotation. The 31-year-old has been a model of consistency as he logged nearly 200 innings in 2023 and is up to 148 1/3 before his start against the Pittsburgh Pirates today. His opponent will be Bailey Falter in this matchup. Falter is a…
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MLB NRFI & YRFI Picks & Predictions for Friday
We had just one pick yesterday, a +200 single-team angle that cashed in a big way. That gets us close to even on the week, with a chance to get in the black on Friday. I have two MLB NRFI and YRFI picks and predictions for Friday, August 16. MLB NRFI & YRFI Picks &…
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Mariners vs Pirates Prediction, Pick, Odds
All eyes will be on the Seattle Mariners (63-59) and Pittsburgh Pirates (56-64) as they open a three-game interleague series on Friday night at PNC Park. First pitch for this MLB game is set for 6:40 p.m. ET on Apple TV+. We have an excellent pitching matchup in the Steel City as two pitchers with…
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MLB Predictions, Picks, Odds & Previews for Friday (8/16)
Welcome to Opening Pitch, our daily column throughout the 2024 baseball season. The goal for Opening Pitch is to highlight top daily projection edges for MLB moneylines and totals, share favorite bets and provide some betting notes and analysis. My projections for every MLB game on Friday are available in the Action App (on both…
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MLB Best Bets & Predictions for Wednesday Night
With all 30 teams in action on August 14, our MLB staff came through with four MLB Best Bets and predictions for Wednesday night. Amongst our MLB Best Bets for Wednesday are four picks for Pirates vs Padres, Astros vs Rays, and Braves vs Giants. MLB Best Bets & Predictions for Wednesday Night The team…
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MLB Expert Picks for Wednesday
Welcome to Opening Pitch, our daily column that you’ll find throughout the 2024 MLB season. The goal for Opening Pitch is to highlight top daily projection edges for MLB moneylines and totals, share favorite bets and provide some betting notes and analysis. As a reminder, you can find all my bets in the Action Network…
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MLB Props Preview & Hitter Picks for Wednesday (Aug. 14)
Every team is in action on this fine Wednesday, and we finally have some afternoon baseball to start us off! The Royals and Twins will square off to open the day at 1:10 p.m. ET, with the Rockies and Diamondbacks just a couple of hours later. There aren’t many elite arms taking the mound today, which gives us the potential to take…
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MLB Predictions Tuesday, Expert Picks, Odds, Preview Today (August 13)
Welcome to Opening Pitch, our daily column that you’ll find throughout the 2024 MLB season. The goal for Opening Pitch is to highlight top daily projection edges for MLB moneylines and totals, provide expert MLB predictions, share favorite bets and provide some betting notes and analysis. As a reminder, you can find all my bets…
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MLB Props Preview & Hitter Picks for Monday (Aug. 12)
It’s a new week in MLB and plenty of playoff races are starting to heat up in the home stretch. There are just 11 games on tap for this Monday slate, headlined by a must-watch matchup between Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves vs. Blake Snell and the San Francisco Giants. I’m here to give…
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Dodgers vs Pirates Prediction & F5 Pick for Sunday
The Los Angeles Dodgers go for the sweep against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon. Dodgers ace Tyler Glasnow gets the ball and oddsmakers believe Los Angeles has a great chance at breaking out the brooms at Dodger Stadium. The Pirates have stumbled lately, losing six games in a row and eight of their last…
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MLB Predictions, Picks & Previews for Sunday (August 11)
Welcome to Opening Pitch, our daily column that you’ll find throughout the 2024 MLB season. The goal for Opening Pitch is to highlight top daily projection edges for MLB moneylines and totals, share favorite bets and provide some betting notes and analysis. You can find my projections for every MLB game on Friday in the…
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Pittsburgh Pirates vs Los Angeles Dodgers Prediction & Expert MLB Pick (8/10)
Two of MLB’s exciting young arms will square off on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium as Paul Skenes of the Pirates takes on River Ryan of the Dodgers. Skenes gets his second shot at the Dodgers after allowing three runs — including a home run to superstar Shohei Ohtani — and striking out eight at…
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MLB Predictions & Expert Over/Under Picks for Saturday
Welcome to Opening Pitch, our daily column that you’ll find throughout the 2024 MLB season. The goal for Opening Pitch is to highlight top daily projection edges for MLB moneylines and totals, share favorite bets and provide some betting notes and analysis. As a reminder, you can find all my bets in the Action Network…
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MLB Player Props Saturday: Bets for Yariel Rodriguez, Aaron Nola, Paul Skenes (Aug. 10)
The dog days of summer are upon us, but there is plenty of value in the player prop market to help us get through them. I’ve got three starting pitchers in my sights this Saturday. So, let’s dive into my MLB player props for Saturday, August 10. Doug Ziefel’s MLB Player Props (Saturday, Aug. 10)…
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Padres vs Pirates Prediction, Odds & Pick for Thursday, Aug. 8
Padres vs Pirates Odds [gamematchup league=”mlb” awaylogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/mlb/100/sd.png” awayname=”Padres” awayslug=”san-diego-padres” homelogo=”https://static.sprtactn.co/teamlogos/mlb/100/pit.png” homename=”Pirates” homeslug=”pittsburgh-pirates” date=”Thursday, Aug. 8″ time=”12:35 p.m. ET” network=”MLB.TV” col1text=”Moneyline” col2text=”Total” col3text=”Run Line” col1awaytext=”-110″ col1hometext=”-110″ col2awaytext=”8.5″ col2hometext=”8.5″ col2awayline=”-115o / -105u” col2homeline=”-115o / -105u” col3awaytext=”-1.5″ col3hometext=”+1.5″ col3awayline=”+155″ col3homeline=”-190″ bookname=”BetMGM” bookthumbnaillogo=”https://assets.actionnetwork.com/902516_MGM2.png” bookreviewslug=”betmgm”][/gamematchup] Padres vs. Pirates odds (via BetMGM) for Thursday have the Pirates as -115 moneyline favorites with…