Skenes Hype Meets Braves Value | Pittsburgh Pirates News

Paul Skenes headlines a hype-driven matchup against the Braves, but don’t let the buzz fool you—the Pirates are reeling after nine straight losses and Skenes’ own rough stretch. Despite his name, the Braves are the better team on paper, boasting a superior record and run differential, plus they’re playing well on the road. Casual bettors are chasing Skenes’ fame, pushing the Braves as underdogs—an opportunity for smart money to bet against the crowd. Both teams are hitting well, and with the Pirates’ bullpen shaky and the Braves’ rookie starter Hurston Waldrep making his third start back from surgery, the over 8.5 runs looks like the smart play. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0e8f55ae8fc0e778