Prop Bets: Arizona Diamondbacks VS Pittsburgh Pirates 2025-07-25
Diamondbacks vs. Pirates: A Tale of Two Teams (and One Very Sad Homerun)
The Arizona Diamondbacks (-132) are favored to avoid the shame of being swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates, who’ve somehow managed to both sweep the Tigers and get swept by the White Sox in the same week. With Ryne Nelson on the mound and a lineup averaging 5.1 runs/game, Arizona’s got the tools to win. The Pirates? They’re the MLB’s version of a broken VCR—useful only for collecting dust and confusing millennials.
Key Stats to Know:
- Diamondbacks’ Offense: 5.1 R/G, 52-102 O/U (over 52%).
- Pirates’ Offense: 3.4 R/G, dead last in HRs. They’ve hit fewer home runs than a toddler’s tantrums.
- Starting Pitchers: Nelson (-146 implied) vs. Burrows (-143 implied). Both are strikeout artists, but only one will survive the Pirates’ bats (spoiler: neither).
Player Props to Bet (or Not Regret):
1. Ketel Marte to hit >0.5 doubles: -105. Marte’s a double machine; bet he’ll hit one just to spite the odds.
2. Corbin Carroll to rack up >1.5 RBIs: -140. Carroll’s got the power of a caffeinated squirrel; he’ll either explode or implode.
3. Oneil Cruz to steal a base: +360. Cruz’s legs are faster than his team’s winning streak (which is… non-existent).
Why the Pirates Will Lose:
Because their first baseman, Henry Davis, is more likely to hit a grand slam than a single run. And their HR total is lower than the number of times we’ve all forgotten where we put our keys.
Final Score Prediction: Arizona 6, Pittsburgh 3. The Pirates will score exactly one run, and it’ll be a sacrifice fly that goes over the center fielder’s head.
Implied Probability Check:
- Diamondbacks ML: 100/(100+132) = 43.86% (but honestly, it’s higher).
- Pirates ML: 100/(100+132) = 56.14% (but honestly, it’s lower).
Verdict: Bet the D-backs. And maybe a prop on Marte to make you feel better about life choices. 🧡💛⚾
Created: July 25, 2025, 2:27 p.m. GMT