Tigers vs Pirates Predictions & Odds (Aug. 2)

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Tigers vs Pirates Probable Pitchers

It’s not often you see a player reject a deal that would send him to a top contender in the World Series odds, but that’s just what Eduardo Rodriguez did, vetoing a proposed trade to the Dodgers.

In the midst of one of the best seasons of his career, the lefty cited a desire to remain close to his family on the east coast.

Rodriguez is sporting a 2.95 ERA, but has been less sharp from returning from a finger injury he suffered in May. That issue cost him multiple weeks and in four starts since returning, he’s got an ugly 5.66 ERA.

Rodriguez vs Bido Stats

As expected, the Pirates were sellers at the deadline, strengthen the MLB lineups of other squads while hurting their own roster for the current season. Veteran pitcher Rich Hill and first baseman Ji Man Choi were both dealt to the Padres.

With Hill gone, rookie Osvaldo Bido will likely stick with the big club for the remainder of the season. At 27-years old, he’ll try and use these last couple of months to prove he belongs.

Bido’s last appearance came out of the bullpen 11 days ago, when he shut out the Angels in three innings of relief to earn the victory. He hasn’t given up a single run in two relief outings, while posting a 5.26 ERA in six starts this year, including allowing nine earned runs in his last 10 innings of work as a starter.

Tigers vs Pirates Picks

It’s been over a month since the Pirates swept a series. Granted, they only have to take two from the Tigers to get the brooms out, but Detroit has a decided pitching advantage on the bunk.

Bido has not demonstrated the poise to mow down a team as a starter, while Rodriguez’ teammates should be motivated to win one for their hurler who opted to stay in Motown rather than go off to California for a chance to win a World Series.

Although they’ve been struggling on the moneyline in the MLB odds, our prediction is that the Tigers leave Pittsburgh with a win. The under is also a good bet for two of the bottom five offenses in the league, but we like a straight up victory for the Tigers a little more.

Pick: Detroit Tigers Moneyline (-125)