The Athletics (72-81) serve as underdogs on the moneyline (-104) in Friday’s contest with the Pittsburgh Pirates (65-88). Game time is set for 6:40 p.m. ET on SportsNet PT and NBCS-CA. The Athletics are favored against the spread in this one (1.5) with +158 odds.
Pittsburgh’s Mitch Keller gets the start, and he’ll go against Sacramento’s Luis Severino.
Pirates vs. Athletics Odds
Pirates odds to win: -112 Athletics odds to win: -104 Spread: Athletics -1.5 Total: 8.5 runsPirates vs. Athletics Promo Codes
Game Time and Information
Date: Friday, September 19, 2025 Time: 6:40 p.m. ET TV: SportsNet PT and NBCS-CAWho Will Win Pirates vs. Athletics?
Pirates and Athletics Betting Trends
The Pirates have won 21 of the 44 games they were favored on the moneyline this season (47.7%).
When playing as a moneyline favorite with odds of -112 or shorter, the Pirates have a record of 21-20 (51.2%).
The Athletics have been underdogs in 116 games this season and won 55 (47.4%) of those contests.
This season, the Athletics have won 48 of their 107 games, or 44.9%, when they’re the underdog by at least -104 on the moneyline.
The Pirates have played in 152 games with a set over/under, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 62 times (62-85-5).
Games involving the Athletics have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 73 of 153 chances this season.
Pirates Stats & Insights
The Pirates have the No. 30 offense in MLB play scoring 3.6 runs per game (545 total runs).
The Pirates have hit the fewest home runs in baseball this season (108).
The Pirates’ .230 batting average ranks 28th in MLB.
The Pirates strike out 8.8 times per game, the No. 24 average in MLB.
The pitching staff for the Pirates has a collective 8.2 K/9, which ranks 21st in MLB.
The Pirates have a 3.88 team ERA that ranks 12th across all league pitching staffs.
Athletics Stats & Insights
The Athletics rank 12th in the majors with 705 total runs scored this season.
The Athletics’ 212 home runs rank fifth in Major League Baseball.
The Athletics’ .255 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking fourth in MLB.
The Athletics rank 21st with an average of 8.6 strikeouts per game.
The Athletics have an 8.3 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 20th in the big leagues.
The Athletics have pitched to a 4.72 ERA this season, which ranks 27th in baseball.
Pirates Key Players to Watch
The Pirates will send Keller (6-14) to the mound for his 31st start of the season. He is 6-14 with a 4.13 ERA and 140 strikeouts through 167 2/3 innings pitched.
Bryan Reynolds is batting .241 with 71 RBI, both of which are tops among Pittsburgh hitters this season.
Andrew McCutchen has collected 108 hits this season and has an OBP of .335. He’s slugging .375 on the year.
Oneil Cruz leads Pittsburgh in home runs with 19. He’s driven in 57 runs and is slugging .384.
Spencer Horwitz is batting .260 with an OBP of .338 and a slugging percentage of .405 this season.
Athletics Key Players to Watch
The Athletics will hand the ball to Severino (6-11) for his 28th start of the season.
Brent Rooker is hitting .267 with 40 doubles, three triples, 30 home runs and 61 walks.
Tyler Soderstrom’s 90 runs batted in pace his team.
Nick Kurtz has launched a team-best 32 homers.
Jacob Wilson is hitting .320 to pace his team.
Pirates and Athletics Injuries
Pirates: Ronny Simon: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Endy Rodriguez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Jared Jones: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Enmanuel Valdez: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
Athletics: Denzel Clarke: 10 Day IL (Abductor), Max Muncy: 10 Day IL (Hand), Joey Estes: 15 Day IL (Back), Jacob Lopez: 15 Day IL (Flexor), Jack Perkins: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Luis Medina: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ben Bowden: 60 Day IL (Lat), Austin Wynns: 60 Day IL (Abdomen), Grant Holman: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Gunnar Hoglund: 60 Day IL (Hip), Jose Leclerc: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
Pirates vs. Athletics Prediction
Score Prediction: Pirates 5, Athletics 4 Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runsHow to Bet on Pirates vs. Athletics
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