Angels vs Pirates Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Sep 5

Pittsburgh Pirates' Jack Suwinski hits a home run off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Chicago.
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MLB Promos This Week
  • The Pirates are -190 favorites vs the Angels
  • Angels vs Pirates Over / Under today: 7.5 Runs
  • Angels / Pirates TV Channel: SNPT | ABTV

The Los Angeles Angels (+154) visit PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (-190) on September 5, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 pm in Pittsburgh, PA.

This season, the Angels are against the spread (ATS), while the Pirates are ATS.

Angels vs Pirates Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Angels starting pitcher: Yusei Kikuchi 0-5, 5.61 ERA
  • Pirates starting pitcher: Braxton Ashcraft 14-5, 3.57 ERA

Angels vs. Pirates Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Angels+1.5 -145O 7.5 -102+154
Pirates -1.5 +118U 7.5 -118-190

Angels vs Pirates Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Pirates will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 62.5% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Angels players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Angels Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Oswald Peraza has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 18 of his last 25 games (+11.65 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Vaughn Grissom has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 8 games (+11.00 Units / 138% ROI)
  • Oswald Peraza has hit the Total Bases Under in 16 of his last 25 games (+8.30 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Oswald Peraza has hit the Hits Under in 16 of his last 25 games (+8.20 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Zach Neto has hit the Singles Over in 10 of his last 15 games (+7.75 Units / 52% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Pirates players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Pirates Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Oneil Cruz has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 19 of his last 25 games (+12.90 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Oneil Cruz has hit the RBIs Over in his last 8 games at home (+12.45 Units / 156% ROI)
  • Nick Gonzales has hit the Runs Under in 20 of his last 25 games (+11.00 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Jared Triolo has hit the Total Bases Under in 16 of his last 25 games at home (+9.45 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Jared Triolo has hit the Hits Under in 15 of his last 25 games at home (+8.20 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Game Total Under in 32 of their last 45 games (+18.50 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the Team Total Under in 31 of their last 45 games (+16.55 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 14 of their last 35 games (+4.40 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.70 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Los Angeles Angels have covered the Run Line in 5 of their last 6 away games (+3.45 Units / 37% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 40 games at home (+11.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 40 games (+6.50 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+5.10 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 4 of their last 5 games (+3.00 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.60 Units / 36% ROI)

Angels Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Angels are against the Run Line ( Units / ROI).

  • away moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • away total over record when betting on the total runs Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • away total under record when betting on the total runs Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Pirates are against the Run Line ( Units / ROI).

  • home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • home total over record when betting on the total runs Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • home total under record when betting on the total runs Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Angels Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

The Angels are just 46-11 (.807) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — lowest in MLB.

The Angels are just 4-38 (.095) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — lowest in MLB.

The Angels are just 23-37 (.383) vs bottom 10 scoring offenses this season Today, they face the Pirates (fifth in runs scored).

The Angels are just 51-82 (.383) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits this season — lowest in MLB.

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Angels

The Pirates are just 6-34 (.150) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

The Pirates are just 10-23 (.303) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB.

The Pirates are just 3-140 (.021) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2025 season — lowest in MLB.

The Pirates are just 37-47 (.440) vs bottom 10 scoring offenses since the 2025 season Today, they face the Angels (27th in runs scored).

Angels hitters are slugging just .331 at home this season — lowest in MLB.

Angels hitters have an OPS of just .628 (2,707 PA’s) at home this season — lowest in MLB.

Angels hitters are slugging just .369 against RHP this season — lowest in MLB.

The Angels are batting just .221 at home this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Pirates hitters have an OBP of .340 (3,800 PA’s) against RHP this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB.

Pirates hitters have an OBP of .350 (2,711 PA’s) at home this season — best in MLB.

Pirates hitters have struck out in 26% of their PA’s against LHP this season — highest in MLB.

The Pirates are batting .270 at home this season — best in MLB.

Angels pitchers have walked 11% of batters this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Angels pitchers have won only 14% of games in which they have allowed their opponent to score in three different innings this season — lowest in MLB.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Angels pitchers this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Angels pitchers have walked 10% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 4th highest in MLB.

Pirates pitchers have walked 10% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB.

The Pirates have won just 24% of games in which their opponents scored first this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

The Pirates have allowed 5.03 runs per game (352/70) at home this season — 4th highest in MLB.

The Pirates have won just 17% of road games in which their opponents scored first this season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB.

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