On the afternoon of July 21, 2024, at 1:35 PM, the Philadelphia Phillies are set to clash with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park under overcast skies. Tyler Phillips will take the mound for the Phillies with a current ERA of 4.500, while Marco Gonzales will pitch for the Pirates, holding a finer ERA of 2.455.

The Phillies, leading the 2024 NL East Division with a significant cushion, boast a record of 62-36, which results in a .630 winning percentage. Despite their strong overall performance, they have recently hit a rough spot, losing three consecutive games, but maintain a solid record of 37-16 at home and 25-20 on the road. On the flip side, the Pittsburgh Pirates hold the 8th spot in the NL Central Division, sporting a near-even 50-48 record. Lately, however, they have found their stride, capturing eight of their last ten games and are riding a six-game winning streak.

In terms of betting odds, the Phillies are slightly favored with a money line of -141, contrasting with the Pirates at +119. The game also features a point spread of 1.5 and an over/under total of 9.0 runs. These odds suggest a close game but lean towards the Phillies potentially extending their dominance, even in the face of their recent slump. Taking these numbers into account, bettors might find interesting opportunities, especially considering the recent upswing in the Pirates’ performance coupled with the Phillies’ need to break their losing streak.