The Arizona Diamondbacks are set to clash with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on August 3, 2024, at 6:40 PM, with expected light rain conditions. Pitching for the Diamondbacks is Jordan Montgomery, who carries a 6.509 ERA into this game. The Pirates will respond with Mitch Keller, who boasts a more favorable 3.296 ERA.

In the NL West, the Diamondbacks rank fifth with a 59-51 record. They’ve won 19 of their 33 divisional games and are currently riding a four-game winning streak, showing strength with eight wins in their last ten games. The team’s performance includes more wins in night games (38) compared to day games (21), and they’ve scored 567 runs against 521 conceded.

Conversely, the Pirates hold the ninth position in the NL Central with a 55-54 record. With 17 wins in their 32 division clashes, they are third in their division and have split their last ten games with five wins. The Pirates have almost identical home and away records and have scored fewer runs (459) while allowing slightly more (465).

Looking at the betting odds, the point spread is set at 1.5, the over/under is 8.5, the Diamondbacks’ moneyline is +100, indicating even odds, and the Pirates’ moneyline is -118, making them slight favorites. These odds suggest a potentially close contest, with the Pirates expected to have a slight edge at home.