Pirates-Diamondbacks Pointspread Pointers

The fans at Chase Field will be treated to a game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Arizona Diamondbacks when they take their seats on Wednesday. The Pirates will pin their hopes on the pitching of righthander Jeff Karstens in this game. Karstens has a 1-0 record and a 0.00 ERA this season. Starting this game for the Diamondbacks will be Randy Johnson. The lefthander has a 4.35 ERA to go along with a 9-7 record this season. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Diamondbacks listed as 240-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Brandon Webb allowed only one run while going the distance, as the Diamondbacks shut down the Pirates 3-1 on Tuesday night. Arizona won as -290 home favorites as the game played under the 8-run total listed by oddsmakers. Chris Young hit a two-run shot for the Diamondbacks, who got two hits from Orlando Hudson on the night. Doug Mientkiewicz went 2-for-4 with a run batted in for Pittsburgh, while Zach Duke allowed two runs over seven innings to take the loss for the Pirates. Current streak: Pittsburgh has lost 4 straight games. Arizona has won 2 straight games. Team records: Pittsburgh: 51-62 SU Arizona: 59-54 SU Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 3-7 Before playing Philadelphia are 3-7 After playing Arizona are 4-6 After a loss are 3-7 Arizona most recently: When playing on Wednesday are 8-2 Before playing Atlanta are 8-2 After playing Pittsburgh are 7-3 After a win are 7-3 A few trends to consider: Pittsburgh is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing Arizona Pittsburgh is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road Pittsburgh is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games Pittsburgh is 1-7 SU in its last 8 games when playing on the road against Arizona Arizona is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games when playing at home against Pittsburgh Arizona is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Arizona is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games Arizona is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing Pittsburgh Next up: Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, Friday, August 8 Arizona home to Atlanta, Thursday, August 7