MLB odds: Pirates vs. Giants prediction, odds, pick, and more

Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants are playing a three-game series finale on Sunday afternoon. Pittsburgh won the last two games. San Fran is clinging to a slim two-games-to-one lead in the NL West.

Pittsburgh Pirates are +1 1/2 against San Francisco Giants.

The Pirates are 5-5 in their last 10 games. Pittsburgh's offense has been especially good recently. Alex Wood's last seven starts have been less inspiring. JT Brubaker will start for the Pirates on Sunday. Brubsaker has a 4.68 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP.

The Giants have one of the best offenses in the MLB. They rank in top 10 in OBP, slugging percentage, and OPS. Giants are disciplined and should have no trouble hitting Brubaker. Brubs has a terrible recent run of starts. Alex Wood has already faced the Pirates once this season. Pittsburgh hits left-handed pitchers slightly worse than right-handers.

The Giants have won two straight games. San Francisco has a huge pitching advantage and an easy win. The Giants' offense will also be able to shell Brubaker early. Giants are favored by 1.1/2.