Diamondbacks vs Pirates Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jul 28

Pittsburgh Pirates' Spencer Horwitz rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
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  • The Diamondbacks are -105 favorites vs the Pirates
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The Arizona Diamondbacks (-105) visit PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (-115) on July 28, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 pm in Pittsburgh, PA.

This season, the Diamondbacks are 55-52 against the spread (ATS), while the Pirates are 54-51 ATS.

Diamondbacks vs Pirates Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Diamondbacks starting pitcher: Brandon Pfaadt 5-1, 4.43 ERA
  • Pirates starting pitcher: Bubba Chandler 3-8, 4.46 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Diamondbacks-1.5 +155O 9 +100-105
Pirates +1.5 -190U 9 -120-115

Diamondbacks vs Pirates Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Pirates will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 51.0% 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 Diamondbacks players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Diamondbacks Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Gabriel Moreno has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 25 games (+18.05 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Gabriel Moreno has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 20 of his last 25 away games (+14.10 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Corbin Carroll has hit the RBIs Under in 21 of his last 25 away games (+12.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Corbin Carroll has hit the Singles Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+10.35 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Geraldo Perdomo has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 9 games (+10.10 Units / 112% 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:

  • Esmerlyn Valdez has hit the RBIs Over in 15 of his last 25 games (+14.45 Units / 58% ROI)
  • Nick Gonzales has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 25 games (+13.50 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Esmerlyn Valdez has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 8 games at home (+12.95 Units / 162% ROI)
  • Nick Gonzales has hit the Singles Over in 19 of his last 25 games (+10.60 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Bryan Reynolds has hit the Runs Over in 16 of his last 25 games at home (+9.95 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 28 of their last 40 away games (+16.05 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Game Total Under in 30 of their last 50 games (+11.55 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 games (+7.60 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 24 games (+4.45 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 12 of their last 24 games (+4.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Over in 33 of their last 50 games at home (+14.65 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.75 Units / 25% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.40 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 30 games (+8.15 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 15 of their last 30 games (+5.75 Units / 15% ROI)

Diamondbacks Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Diamondbacks are 56-48 against the Run Line (-0.65 Units / -0.45% ROI).

  • 55-52 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.7 Units / 2.96% ROI
  • 45-56 when betting on the total runs Over for -16.3 Units / -13.82% ROI
  • 56-45 when betting on the total runs Under for +6.95 Units / 5.91% ROI

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Pirates are 54-51 against the Run Line (+1.4 Units / 1.05% ROI).

  • 55-52 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.35 Units / -4.01% ROI
  • 61-43 when betting on the total runs Over for +13.85 Units / 11.76% ROI
  • 43-61 when betting on the total runs Under for -23.9 Units / -20.31% ROI

Pirates vs Diamondbacks Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
Brandon Lowe +280
Esmerlyn Valdez +310
Ketel Marte +325
Corbin Carroll +360
Ryan O'Hearn +425

Pirates vs Diamondbacks Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Ketel Marte 0.5 -275 0.5 +190
Gabriel Moreno 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Ryan O'Hearn 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Nick Gonzales 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Bryan Reynolds 0.5 -250 0.5 +185

Pirates vs Diamondbacks Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Adrian Del Castillo 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Tim Tawa 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Brandon Lowe 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Bryan Reynolds 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Tyler Callihan 0.5 -185 0.5 +135

Diamondbacks Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

The Diamondbacks are 23-13 (.639) vs bottom 10 scoring offenses this season Today, they face the Pirates (second in runs scored).

The Diamondbacks are 48-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .948.

The Diamondbacks are 48-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 9th inning since the 2025 season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .948.

The Diamondbacks are 23-13 (.639) vs bottom 10 scoring offenses since the 2025 season Today, they face the Pirates (second in runs scored).

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Diamondbacks

The Pirates are 31-21 (.596) after a loss this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .489.

The Pirates are just 24-30 (.444) after a win this season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .511.

The Pirates are just 5-27 (.156) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .245.

The Pirates are 42-11 (.792) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .724.

The Diamondbacks have won just 56% of games in which they have scored first this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.

The Diamondbacks have won just 42% of games in which they have scored first on the road this season — lowest in MLB.

The Diamondbacks have scored first in 62% of their games against division opponents this season — tied for 3rd highest in MLB.

The Diamondbacks have scored first in just 43% of their games this season — 4th lowest in MLB.

The Pirates have scored in at least three different innings in 59% of their games this season — tied for highest in MLB.

Games involving the Pirates went OVER in 66% of their games (24.6% ROI) at home this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 48%.

The Pirates have scored first in 62% of their games against division opponents this season — tied for 3rd highest in MLB.

Games involving the Pirates went OVER in 58% of their games (12.3% ROI) this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 48%.

Diamondbacks pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% this season — tied for lowest in MLB.

Batters facing the Diamondbacks pitchers put 40% of their swings in play this season — highest in MLB.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 22% against Diamondbacks pitchers this season — lowest in MLB.

The Diamondbacks have won 47% of games in which their opponents scored first this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Pirates pitchers have a strikeout rate of 24% this season — tied for 5th best in MLB.

The Pirates pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 40% of their games on the road this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB.

The Pirates pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 47% of their games at home this season — 5th lowest in MLB.

The Pirates pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 44% of their games this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB.

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