At PNC Park on Friday, the Atlanta Braves (29-18) begin a three-Game series versus the Pittsburgh Pirates (23-28), at 6:40 PM ET.

As the favorite, the Braves (-178 moneyline odds) play at the Pirates (+149). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Atlanta Braves looking to Raymond Kerr, and Bailey Falter (2-2) getting the nod for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Braves won 3-0 over the Cubs yesterday in their last Game. Dylan Lee was named the winning pitcher after throwing one inning without giving up a hit or an earned run while striking out one, while Jarred Kelenic finished 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI to lead them offensively.

The Pirates suffered a 7-6 loss to the Giants yesterday. Joey Bart (2-for-4 with a double, a home run and four RBI) led the way offensively, while Hunter Stratton got the loss on the mound after going 2/3 of an inning, giving up five earned runs on five hits.

Here’s what you need to get ready for Friday’s Braves vs. Pirates contest, including viewing options.

Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates odds and betting lines

MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Friday at 3:16 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Braves (-178, bet $178 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Pirates (+149, bet $100 to win $149)
  • Over/under: 9

Braves vs. Pirates: Live streaming info & game time

  • Game Day: Friday, May 24, 2024
  • Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
  • Stadium: PNC Park
  • TV Channel: Bally Sports
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Braves stats and trends

Braves betting records

  • The Braves have entered the game as favorites 43 times this season and won 28, or 65.1%, of those games.
  • Atlanta has entered 21 games this season favored by -178 or more and is 16-5 in those contests.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 64% chance of a victory for the Braves.
  • Games involving Atlanta have gone over the total set by bookmakers in 15 of 47 chances this season.
  • The Braves are 23-23-0 ATS in their 46 games with a spread this season.

Raymond Kerr (Braves probable starter)

  • Kerr will take the mound to start for the Braves, his first this season.
  • It’s the season debut and his first appearance in more than a year for the 29-year-old lefty.
  • The Pirates have MLB’s 23rd-ranked scoring offense (198 total runs) and have put up a .227 batting average as a team while hitting 49 home runs (18th in the league) this season.

Braves batting stats

  • The Braves have hit 52 homers this season, which ranks 14th in the league.
  • Fueled by 148 extra-base hits, Atlanta ranks seventh in MLB with a .411 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Braves rank seventh in MLB with a .251 team batting average.
  • Atlanta ranks 16th in the majors with 218 total runs scored this season.
  • The Braves have an on-base percentage of .321 this season, which ranks seventh in the league.
  • Atlanta is ranked 14th in strikeouts per game (8.9) among MLB offenses.

Pirates stats and trends

Pirates betting records

  • The Pirates have been underdogs in 29 games this season and have come away with the win 15 times (51.7%) in those contests.
  • Pittsburgh has been listed as an underdog of +149 or more on two occasions this season and split those games.
  • The Pirates have an implied victory probability of 40.2% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.
  • Contests with Pittsburgh has gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 24 of 51 chances this season.
  • In 50 games with a line this season, the Pirates have a mark of 26-24-0 against the spread.

Bailey Falter (Pirates probable starter)

  • Falter makes the start for the Pirates, his 10th of the season. He is 2-2 with a 3.53 ERA and 29 strikeouts through 51 2/3 innings pitched.
  • The left-hander last pitched on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs, when he threw 7 2/3 scoreless innings while giving up three hits.
  • The 27-year-old has an ERA of 3.53, with 5.1 strikeouts per nine innings in nine games this season. Opposing batters have a .203 batting average against him.
  • Falter is trying to earn his third straight quality start in this game.
  • Falter is looking for his ninth straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 5.7 innings per start.
  • In two of his appearances this season he has not surrender an earned run.
  • The opposing Braves offense has a collective .251 batting average, and is 15th in the league with 403 total hits and 16th in MLB play with 218 runs scored. They have the seventh-ranked slugging percentage (.411) and are 14th in all of MLB with 52 home runs.
  • Among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season, the 27-year-old ranks 44th in ERA (3.53), 12th in WHIP (.980), and 76th in K/9 (5.1).

Pirates batting stats

  • The Pirates are 18th in MLB action with 49 home runs. They average one per game.
  • This season, Pittsburgh is slugging .356, the fifth-lowest percentage in baseball.
  • The Pirates rank 24th in MLB with a .227 batting average.
  • Pittsburgh scores the 23rd-most runs in baseball (198 total, 3.9 per game).
  • The Pirates rank 23rd in MLB with an on-base percentage of .302.
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