Sunday's game that pits the Pittsburgh Pirates (56-54) against the Arizona Diamondbacks (59-52) at PNC Park should be a tight matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 5-4 in favor of the Pirates. Game time is at 1:35 PM ET on August 4. The Pirates will give the ball to Paul Skenes (6-1, 1.90 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 7 on the season, and the Diamondbacks will turn to Ryne Nelson (8-6, 4.53 ERA). Watch MLB, other live sports and more on Fubo! Use our link to sign up for a free trial. Pirates vs. Diamondbacks Game Info & Odds When: Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 1:35 PM ET Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania How to Watch on TV: SportsNet PT Place your bets on any MLB matchup at BetMGM, and sign up with our link for a first-time deposit bonus! Pirates vs. Diamondbacks Score Prediction Our pick for this game is Pirates 5, Diamondbacks 4. Total Prediction for Pirates vs. Diamondbacks Total Prediction: Under 8 runs Pirates Performance Insights The Pirates have played as the favorite in three of their past 10 games and won two of those contests. When it comes to hitting the over, Pittsburgh and its opponents are 5-5-0 in its last 10 games with a total. This season, the Pirates have been favored 44 times and won 23, or 52.3%, of those games. Pittsburgh has entered 11 games this season favored by -155 or more and is 6-5 in those contests. The oddsmakers' moneyline implies a 60.8% chance of a victory for the Pirates. Pittsburgh ranks 23rd in the majors with 463 total runs scored this season. The Pirates' 3.81 team ERA ranks 10th among all MLB pitching staffs. Diamondbacks Performance Insights Over their last 10 games, the Diamondbacks have been favored twice and split those games 1-1. When it comes to the total, Arizona and its opponents are 7-3-0 in its previous 10 games. The Diamondbacks have been chosen as underdogs in 53 games this year and have walked away with the win 23 times (43.4%) in those games. Arizona has a mark of 4-12 in contests where oddsmakers favor it by 125 or worse on the moneyline. The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Diamondbacks have a 44.4% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest. Arizona scores the second-most runs in baseball (569 total, 5.1 per game). The Diamondbacks have the 26th-ranked ERA (4.52) in the majors this season. Put your picks to the test and bet with BetMGM! Pirates Schedule Diamondbacks Schedule Rep your team with officially licensed MLB gear! Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, and much more. Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21 to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER. dataskrive is a Tribune-Review freelancer. You can contact dataskrive at info@triblive.com. Remove the ads from your TribLIVE reading experience but still support the journalists who create the content with TribLIVE Ad-Free. Get Ad-Free > Sign Up for NotificationsStay up-to-date on important news from TribLIVE