Philadelphia Phillies at Pittsburgh Pirates odds, picks and prediction

Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates open a three-game series Friday at 7:05 p.m. ET at PNC Park. Phillies are 51-51, Pirates are 38-64. The Phillies' projected starting pitcher is Vince Velasquez, while the Pirates' is Wil Crowe.

Philadelphia Phillies at Pittsburgh Pirates is a game on Wednesday. Bet $1 on either team’s money line and you can win $100 in free bets if either one of them hits a home run during the game.

Philadelphia Phillies are playing Pittsburgh Pirates. Bet $1 on either team's money line and you can win $100 in free bets if either one of them hits a home run.

Philadelphia Phillies are coming off an eight-game homestand. Pittsburgh has lost four straight games and is 9-17 since June 28. The Pirates were shut out in two of their last four losses and scored just 4 runs in the other two. Philadelphia is 2-9 over its last 11 series openers on the road.

Philadelphia Phillies play Pittsburgh Pirates. Pirates are a bottom-five team. The Pirates' starting line-up is better than their ERAs.