Colorado Rockies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Pick: Over 8.5 Runs -110 MLB odds
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Runs will not be hard to come by in Pittsburgh tonight in what should be a slug fest between the Rockies and Pirates. The OVER is 5-1 in the Rockies last 6 games overall, and during those 6 contests Colorado has put up 46 runs for an average of 7.7 RPG. The OVER is 4-1 in the Pirates last 5 games, and they’ve allowed 39 runs in those 5 contests for an average of 7.8 RPG.

James McDonald has faced the Rockies twice in his career, posting a 4.82 ERA and 1.608 WHIP while allowing 5 earned runs and 15 base runners in 9.1 innings. The OVER is 2-0 in both of those starts. Jeff Francis cannot seem to figure out the Pirates, as he’s 3-2 with a 6.67 ERA and 1.624 WHIP in 5 career starts vs. Pittsburgh. The OVER is 6-1 in Rockies last 7 after allowing 2 runs or less in their previous game. The OVER is 5-1 in Francis’ last 6 starts overall. The OVER is 7-1-1 in Pirates last 9 when their opponent allows 2 runs or less in their previous game. The OVER is 4-1-2 in the last 7 meetings in Pittsburgh. Take the OVER in this game Thursday.

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