Pittsburgh Pirates at Milwaukee Brewers odds, picks and best bets

Pittsburgh Pirates have won three straight games and seven of the last eight. They are currently third in the National League Central. The Pirates are 43-39, while the Brewers are 39-41.

Lyles is coming off the 10-day injured list after recovering from tightness in his left hamstring. Lyles has managed a 5-3 record, 3.64 ERA and .298 opponent on-base percentage across 64 1/3 innings. Woodruff has a 9-2 record across 16 starts this season and is 7-0 at home with a 3-78 ERA.

Pittsburgh Pirates are 31-76 in the past 107 games in Milwaukee. Milwaukee has posted a 7-3 record across their past 10 NL Central battles. The Pirates have won just once in their last six meetings with the Brewers.

Pittsburgh Pirates are 4-9 in the past 13 road games against a right-handed starting pitcher. Milwaukee Brewers have posted a 7-3 record across their past 10 NL Central battles.

Milwaukee has won 17 of Woodruff's 21 games. The Pirates have won just once in the past six meetings. Pittsburgh is 31-76 in its last 107 games in Milwaukee.

Pittsburgh Pirates are playing Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday. Pirates won the opener. Brewers are a better bet with injured pitcher Woodruff on the hill.

Woodruff is 5-1 over his past six starts and 4-0 in his last four at home. Lyles might be rusty, but he's also a good value at 9.5/100.