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The Atlanta Braves (-102) visit PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (-118) on July 8, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 pm in Pittsburgh, PA.

This season, the Braves are 52-38 against the spread (ATS), while the Pirates are 46-44 ATS.

Braves vs Pirates Starting Pitchers Today:

• Braves starting pitcher: Grant Holmes 5-4, 3.83 ERA
• Pirates starting pitcher: Jared Jones 1-1, 5.28 ERA

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

Braves vs Pirates Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Pirates will win Wednesday‘s MLB game with 52.6% 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 Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Braves Player Prop Bets Today:

• Drake Baldwin has hit the Hits Under in 17 of his last 20 games (+20.45 Units / 73% ROI)
• Drake Baldwin has hit the Total Bases Under in 17 of his last 20 games (+12.90 Units / 43% ROI)
• Drake Baldwin has hit the RBIs Under in 14 of his last 15 games (+11.55 Units / 33% ROI)
• Austin Riley has hit the Runs Under in 20 of his last 25 games (+10.95 Units / 25% ROI)
• Austin Riley has hit the Singles Under in 16 of his last 20 away games (+10.05 Units / 34% ROI)

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

Best Pirates Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Esmerlyn Valdez has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 7 games at home (+14.50 Units / 207% ROI)
• Nick Gonzales has hit the Hits Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+11.05 Units / 42% ROI)
• Endy Rodriguez has hit the Runs Over in 7 of his last 10 games at home (+7.80 Units / 78% ROI)
• Nick Gonzales has hit the Singles Over in 9 of his last 10 games (+7.70 Units / 55% ROI)
• Nick Gonzales has hit the Total Bases Over in his last 6 games (+7.50 Units / 110% ROI)

Braves Best Bets Today:

• The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 30 of their last 50 away games (+10.00 Units / 17% 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 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 30 of their last 50 away games (+7.60 Units / 13% ROI)
• The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in their last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 88% ROI)
• The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 50 away games (+6.80 Units / 11% ROI)

Pirates Best Bets Today:

• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Over in 33 of their last 50 games at home (+14.50 Units / 26% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 30 of their last 50 games at home (+9.25 Units / 16% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 13 games (+8.95 Units / 59% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.10 Units / 34% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 10 of their last 15 games (+3.90 Units / 20% ROI)

Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Braves are 47-42 against the Run Line (+9.85 Units / 9.59% ROI).

• 52-38 when betting on the Moneyline for +3 Units / 2.44% ROI
• 43-41 when betting on the total runs Over for -1.95 Units / -1.96% ROI
• 41-43 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.75 Units / -5.84% ROI

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Pirates are 46-44 against the Run Line (+0.85 Units / 0.75% ROI).

• 47-45 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.5 Units / -5.57% ROI
• 53-36 when betting on the total runs Over for +13.5 Units / 13.31% ROI
• 36-53 when betting on the total runs Under for -22 Units / -21.77% ROI

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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 5-2 (.714) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Braves are 13-10 (.565) vs top 10 scoring offenses this season Today, they face the Pirates (third in runs scored).

The Braves are 22-15 (.595) after a loss this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .485.

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Braves

The Pirates are 37-8 (.822) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .726.

The Pirates are just 4-23 (.148) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .250.

The Pirates are just 20-26 (.435) after a win this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .515.

The Pirates are just 21-48 (.304) vs the top 10 runs allowed teams since the 2025 season Today, they face Braves (fourth in runs allowed).

Braves Hitting Stats & Trends

The Braves are batting .183 with two-strikes this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Braves hitters have chased 34% of pitches out of the zone against LHP this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

The Braves have a winning percentage of 58% this season — 4th best in MLB.

Braves hitters are slugging .306 with two-strikes this season — tied for best in MLB.

Pirates Hitting Stats & Trends

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

The Pirates are batting .278 at home this season — best in MLB.

Pirates hitters have an OBP of .358 (1,801 PA’s) at home this season — best in MLB.

The Pirates are batting .306 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB.

Braves Pitching Stats & Trends

The Braves have allowed 0.98 runs per game (88/90) in late innings this season — best in MLB.

The Braves have won 52% of road games in which their opponents scored first this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Braves pitchers have allowed an exit velocity over 105 MPH 175 times this season — 5th fewest in MLB.

Braves pitchers have an ERA of 3.65 (798.2 IP) this season — 5th best in MLB.

Pirates Pitching Stats & Trends

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

In games when their opponents have scored three or more runs in an inning, the Pirates won just 14% of the time this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

The Pirates pitchers have allowed division opponents to score first in just 39% of their games this season — 4th lowest in MLB.

The Pirates pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 46% of their games at home this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB.

More MLB Reading:

• Home Run Predictions Today
• Best NRFI Bets Today
• Strikeout Props Today
• MLB Starting Pitchers Today

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