The Pittsburgh Pirates are scheduled to battle the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on July 28, 2024. The first pitch is set for 4:10 PM under what is expected to be a sky of scattered clouds.

Mitch Keller, who holds an impressive ERA of 3.338 this season, will take the mound for the Pirates. Facing him from the Diamondbacks’ side will be Yilber Diaz, who comes in with a higher ERA of 5.400. In the current National League Central Division standings, the Pirates hold the 9th spot with an even record of 52 wins and 52 losses. They’re showing a moderate recent form, having won 6 of their last 10 games but are currently on a two-game losing streak.

Conversely, the Diamondbacks are performing slightly better, holding the 7th place in the NL West Division with a record of 55 wins and 50 losses. They are entering the game on a four-game winning streak, indicating a more favorable momentum.

As for the odds, the Arizona Diamondbacks are slightly favored to win at Chase Field, with a HomeTeamMoneyLine of -102 compared to the Pirates’ AwayTeamMoneyLine of -119. The Over/Under for the game is pegged at 8.5, which suggests a moderate scoring game, and the PointSpread sits at 1.5. The implied odds reflect a competitive matchup but lean slightly towards a Diamondback advantage, possibly influenced by their recent form and home game advantage.