Phillies vs Pirates Baseball Odds

Courtesy of OddsShark.com: The Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at PNC Park. The Phillies will trot Joe Blanton out to the mound in this one. Righthander Blanton has a 3-5 record and a 6.19 ERA this season. The Pirates will counter Blanton with Jeff Karstens. Righthander Karstens has a 4.13 ERA to go along with a 2-3 record this season. Oddsmakers currently have the Phillies listed as 140-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total has not yet been posted. Jimmy Rollins went deep for a two-run shot and drove in three runs to lead the Phillies in a 12-4 thumping of the Pirates on Saturday. The Phillies won that game as a -110 pick?em, while the 16 runs sailed OVER the posted over/under (8.5) set by sportsbooks. Kyle Kendrick went the distance for the victory, allowing 10 hits and four runs with four strikeouts. Paul Maholm surrendered 10 hits and eight runs over his three innings in the Pirates defeat. Team records: Philadelphia: 42-37 SU Pittsburgh: 29-52 SU Philadelphia most recently: When playing on Sunday are 6-4 Before playing Atlanta are 3-7 After playing Pittsburgh are 6-4 After a win are 5-5 Pittsburgh most recently: When playing on Sunday are 2-8 Before playing Houston are 2-8 After playing Philadelphia are 5-5 After a loss are 3-7 A few trends to consider: Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road Philadelphia is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Pittsburgh Philadelphia is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games when playing on the road against Pittsburgh Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home Pittsburgh is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Philadelphia Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games Pittsburgh is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Philadelphia Next up: Philadelphia home to Atlanta, Monday, July 5 Pittsburgh at Houston, Tuesday, July 6 The OffshoreInsiders.com Network includes Texas Holdem tips, the biggest sports service plays for MLB baseball betting and NBA betting.