Atlanta has won four of five after defeating Cincinnati 5-4 in 11 innings on Thursday. Rookie catcher Drake Baldwin hit a walk-off RBI single and Michael Harris II went 3-for-5, including a tying single in the ninth. Pittsburgh fired manager Derek Shelton after losing seven in a row and replaced home with bench coach Don Kelly. The Pirates have averaged only 1.7 runs per game during the skid and they just got swept in a three-game series with St. Louis while getting outscored 13-4. The Braves have won six of their past seven in the first game of a series and the Pirates have lost six straight home games versus right-handed starters. Bryce Elder has allowed six runs on 14 hits in 17 innings his past three starts. Atlanta has won 14 of the past 20 meetings. Take the Braves.
This pick was released to clients on May 09, 2025 at 12:27PM ET.
Atlanta at Pittsburgh
May 9, 2025
2 units on Atlanta -135 (moneyline) (risk 2 to return 3.48)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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