On the evening of August 6, 2024, at PNC Park, the San Diego Padres are set to clash with the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game slated for a 6:40 PM start, with possible light rain conditions. Dylan Cease, with an ERA of 3.424, will represent the Padres on the pitcher’s mound. Opposing him, Bailey Falter of the Pirates will step up, bringing an ERA of 3.951 into the game.

In the 2024 season standings, the Padres find themselves in sixth place within the NL West Division, sporting a record of 61-52, which reflects a 0.54 winning percentage. They’ve shown good form recently, securing eight wins out of their last ten games and currently riding a two-game winning streak. Despite a balanced record at home (30-29) and a better performance on the road (31-23), their day game wins lag behind their night game successes (25 versus 36). The Padres have pushed across a total of 526 runs while conceding 478.

Conversely, the Pirates are ranked ninth in the NL Central Division with a 56-55 record, mirroring a 0.50 winning percentage. They’ve found moderate success recently, grabbing five victories in their last ten matches, but currently on a one-game losing skid. They also have nearly balanced home (27-28) and away (29-27) records and have scored marginally fewer runs than the Padres (468 scored, 473 allowed).

Taking a look at the betting odds for this matchup, the Padres are favorites with a -165 moneyline whereas the Pirates are underdogs at +140. The point spread sits comfortably at 1.5, with the total over/under for the game predicted at 8.0 runs. This set of odds suggests a close game with a slight lean towards the Padres outperforming the Pirates, making this an exciting contest for fans and bettors alike.