Braves vs Pirates Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 7

Pittsburgh Pirates' Jack Suwinski follows through on a single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Miami.
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The Atlanta Braves (+135) visit PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (-165) on July 7, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 pm in Pittsburgh, PA.

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

Braves vs Pirates Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Braves starting pitcher: Hurston Waldrep 0-0, 3.69 ERA
  • Pirates starting pitcher: Paul Skenes 6-8, 3.62 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Braves+1.5 -155O 8 -110+135
Pirates -1.5 +125U 8 -110-165

Braves vs Pirates Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Pirates will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 60.8% 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 Braves players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Drake Baldwin has hit the Hits Under in 16 of his last 20 games (+18.00 Units / 65% ROI)
  • Austin Riley has hit the Runs Under in 21 of his last 25 games (+14.20 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Austin Riley has hit the Singles Under in 17 of his last 20 away games (+12.75 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Matt Olson has hit the RBIs Under in 17 of his last 20 games (+11.30 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Austin Riley has hit the Total Bases Under in 18 of his last 25 away games (+11.10 Units / 31% ROI)

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

Best Pirates Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Konnor Griffin has hit the Total Bases Over in 20 of his last 25 games at home (+17.65 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Esmerlyn Valdez has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 6 games at home (+15.50 Units / 258% ROI)
  • Konnor Griffin has hit the Hits Over in 21 of his last 25 games at home (+15.10 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Konnor Griffin has hit the Runs Over in 17 of his last 25 games (+13.75 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Konnor Griffin has hit the Singles Over in 19 of his last 25 games at home (+12.45 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 31 of their last 50 away games (+12.65 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 31 of their last 50 away games (+8.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Over in 29 of their last 50 away games (+8.00 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 12 away games (+7.95 Units / 56% ROI)
  • The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 29 of their last 50 away games (+5.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 45 games at home (+13.80 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.95 Units / 57% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 29 of their last 50 games at home (+6.95 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 10 of their last 14 games (+5.10 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 9 of their last 14 games (+2.50 Units / 13% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves 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

Pirates vs Braves Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
Brandon Lowe +340
Matt Olson +400
Esmerlyn Valdez +475
Michael Harris II +525
Drake Baldwin +525

Pirates vs Braves Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nick Gonzales 0.5 -235 0.5 +170
Jake Mangum 0.5 -235 0.5 +170
Bryan Reynolds 0.5 -220 0.5 +165
Ryan O'Hearn 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Michael Harris II 0.5 -210 0.5 +155

Pirates vs Braves Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Michael Harris II 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Brandon Lowe 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Konnor Griffin 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Mike Yastrzemski 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Tyler Callihan 0.5 -225 0.5 +165

Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

The Braves are 6-0 (1.000) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves are 13-9 (.591) vs top 10 scoring offenses this season Today, they face the Pirates (third in runs scored).

The Braves are 52-37 (.584) this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves are 5-31 (.139) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — tied for 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .099.

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Pirates are 36-8 (.818) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .726.

The Pirates are just 3-23 (.115) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .249.

The Pirates are just 19-26 (.422) after a win this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .515.

The Pirates are just 20-48 (.294) vs the top 10 runs allowed teams since the 2025 season Today, they face Braves (fourth in runs allowed).

Braves hitters are slugging .303 with two-strikes this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Braves hitters have grounded into 37 double plays in 624 opportunities (6%) this season — best in MLB.

Braves hitters have an OPS of .558 (1,796 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — best in MLB.

The Braves are batting .181 with two-strikes this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB.

The Pirates are batting .308 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB.

Pirates hitters have an OPS of .806 (1,756 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.

Pirates hitters have come to the plate with runners in scoring position in 562 of their 1,600 plate appearances (35%) versus relief pitchers this season — highest in MLB.

The Braves have won 52% of road games in which their opponents scored first this season — highest in MLB.

The Braves have allowed 0.97 runs per game (86/89) in late innings this season — best in MLB.

Braves pitchers have a strikeout rate of 24% with runners in scoring position this season — 4th best in MLB.

Braves pitchers have an ERA of 3.55 (790.2 IP) this season — tied for 4th best in MLB.

Pirates pitchers have walked 10% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 5th highest in MLB.

The Pirates pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 43% of their games this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB.

The Pirates have allowed 5.07 runs per game (228/45) at home this season — 4th highest in MLB.

The Pirates pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 44% of their games at home this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

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