Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Predictions – Baseball Betting Picks

The MLB match between Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates will kick off on May 6, 2010, 7:05 PM ET at PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have already lost 11 games by at least six runs, a pattern that suggests an 18th straight losing season is on the horizon.

When staying close, though, they've been awfully tough to beat.

The Pirates (12-15) have allowed 86 more runs than they've scored -- by far the worst differential in the majors -- but they're hanging around .500 nonetheless. Pittsburgh's 15 losses have been by an average of 7.4 runs, but it's a major league-best 10-1 in games decided by two runs or fewer.

Since snagging victories in seven of their first 12 games of the year, the Pirates have dropped 10 of their L/13 overall and enter tonight’s battle with the division rival Cubs losers of three in a row. They’re 5-4 (+$201) at home, and the last time they played in front of their home fans, they were bludgeoned by Milwaukee 20-0.

Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates Match Schedule

Match: Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates

Time: 7:05 PM ET

Date: May 6, 2010

Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Read More!

Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Predictions, Odds and Preview

The MLB match between Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals will kick off on May 6, 2010, 7:05 PM ET at Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.

With Jason Heyward ailing, the Atlanta Braves may have a tough time continuing their success at the plate after snapping a long road skid. Tim Hudson, though, may not need all that much support.

The Braves, who may be without the rookie slugger, hope Hudson can come through with yet another outstanding performance against the Washington Nationals on Thursday night.

Atlanta (12-15) snapped an eight-game road losing streak Wednesday night, getting a tiebreaking single from Matt Diaz in the 10th inning to win the middle game of this three-game set 7-6.

The Washington Nationals are 8-6 at home this season and the Atlanta Braves are 3-11 on the road this season. This is a close match-up with both teams having a 45 to 55 percent chance of winning based on 10,000 game simulations generated one play at a time.

Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals Schedule

Match: Atlanta Braves vs Washington Nationals

Time: 7:05 PM ET

Date: May 6, 2010

Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C Read More!