Its Tuesday, May 27 and the Pirates (19-36) are in Phoenix to take on the Diamondbacks (27-27). Mike Burrows is slated to take the mound for Pittsburgh against Corbin Burnes for Arizona.
The Diamondbacks won Game 1 in shutout fashion, 5-0, yesterday as the Pirates batters totaled six hits by four different players. Arizona had 10 hits and two homers behind 6.2 innings from Ryne Nelson. Both teams are 5-5 in their last 10 games.
Let’s dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
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Game details & how to watch Pirates at Diamondbacks
- Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2025
- Time: 9:40PM EST
- Site: Chase Field
- City: Phoenix, AZ
- Network/Streaming: SNP, ARID, MLBN
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Odds for the Pirates at the Diamondbacks
The latest odds as of Tuesday:
- Moneyline: Pirates (+207), Diamondbacks (-256)
- Spread: Diamondbacks -1.5
- Total: 9.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Pirates at Diamondbacks
- Pitching matchup for May 27, 2025: Mike Burrows vs. Corbin Burnes
- Pirates: Mike Burrows, (0-1, 7.20 ERA)
Last outing: 5.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts - Diamondbacks: Corbin Burnes, (3-2, 2.73 ERA)
Last outing: 7.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 1 Walk, and 8 Strikeouts
- Pirates: Mike Burrows, (0-1, 7.20 ERA)
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Pirates and the Diamondbacks
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Pirates and the Diamondbacks:
- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Arizona Diamondbacks on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Pittsburgh Pirates at +1.5.
- Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 9.0.
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Pirates at Diamondbacks
- The Diamondbacks have won 4 of their last 5 home games against teams with losing records
- The Pirates’ last 3 road games have stayed under the Total
- The Pirates have failed to cover the Run Line in 4 straight road games
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