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The Pittsburgh Pirates (-102) visit Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (-118) on June 6, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 4:10 pm in Atlanta, GA.
This season, the Pirates are 34-30 against the spread (ATS), while the Braves are 39-24 ATS.
Pirates vs Braves Starting Pitchers Today:
- Pirates starting pitcher: Braxton Ashcraft 5-2, 2.75 ERA
- Braves starting pitcher: Spencer Strider 3-1, 3.78 ERA
Pirates vs. Braves Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Pirates | -1.5 +165 | O 8 -118 | -102 |
| Braves | +1.5 -200 | U 8 -102 | -118 |
Pirates vs Braves Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Braves will win Saturday‘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 Pirates players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Pirates Player Prop Bets Today:
- Ryan O’Hearn has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 7 games (+24.50 Units / 350% ROI)
- Ryan O’Hearn has hit the Singles Over in 19 of his last 25 away games (+14.05 Units / 52% ROI)
- Spencer Horwitz has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 25 games (+11.85 Units / 37% ROI)
- Ryan O’Hearn has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 25 away games (+11.45 Units / 26% ROI)
- Nick Gonzales has hit the Runs Over in his last 7 games (+9.70 Units / 139% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Braves players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Braves Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Mauricio Dubon has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 10 games at home (+30.50 Units / 305% ROI)
- Matt Olson has hit the Walks Under in 20 of his last 25 games (+12.25 Units / 28% ROI)
- Sandy Leon has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 13 of his last 15 games (+11.80 Units / 70% ROI)
- Sandy Leon has hit the Hits Under in 13 of his last 15 games (+10.65 Units / 51% ROI)
- Sandy Leon has hit the Total Bases Under in 13 of his last 15 games (+10.40 Units / 48% ROI)
Pirates Best Bets Today:
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 29 of their last 45 away games (+11.05 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 10 games (+7.90 Units / 71% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 22 of their last 45 away games (+7.65 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 30 of their last 50 away games (+6.95 Units / 10% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.85 Units / 43% ROI)
Braves Best Bets Today:
- The Atlanta Braves have covered the Run Line in 28 of their last 45 games (+15.50 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Atlanta Braves have hit the Team Total Over in 33 of their last 50 games (+13.45 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Atlanta Braves have hit the Moneyline in 34 of their last 50 games (+12.95 Units / 18% ROI)
- The Atlanta Braves have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 33 of their last 50 games at home (+12.65 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Atlanta Braves have hit the Game Total Under in 30 of their last 50 games at home (+10.40 Units / 19% ROI)
Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Pirates are 32-31 against the Run Line (+1.95 Units / 2.49% ROI).
- 34-30 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.35 Units / -2.85% ROI
- 36-26 when betting on the total runs Over for +7.2 Units / 10.16% ROI
- 26-36 when betting on the total runs Under for -13.3 Units / -19.03% ROI
Braves Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Braves are 39-24 against the Run Line (+22.05 Units / 31.14% ROI).
- 43-21 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.95 Units / 16.63% ROI
- 31-29 when betting on the total runs Over for -0.6 Units / -0.85% ROI
- 29-31 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.45 Units / -6.36% ROI
Braves vs Pirates Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Yes | |
|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | +333 |
| Matt Olson | +400 |
| Oneil Cruz | +425 |
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | +425 |
| Michael Harris II | +500 |
Braves vs Pirates Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Acuna Jr. | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +195 |
| Michael Harris II | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +185 |
| Spencer Horwitz | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +170 |
| Nick Gonzales | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +160 |
| Mauricio Dubon | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +155 |
Braves vs Pirates Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Endy Rodriguez | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +165 |
| Nick Gonzales | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +165 |
| Ryan O'Hearn | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +165 |
| Michael Harris II | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +150 |
| Mike Yastrzemski | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +150 |
Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Braves
The Pirates are 29-3 (.906) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .722.
The Pirates are just 2-15 (.118) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .244.
The Pirates are just 17-42 (.288) vs the top 10 runs allowed teams since the 2025 season Today, they face Braves (third in runs allowed).
The Pirates are just 9-58 (.134) when allowing 10 or more hits since the 2025 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .253.
Braves Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates
The Braves are 42-21 (.667) this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Braves are 23-4 (.852) when they’ve hit 2 or more home runs this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .706.
The Braves are 22-1 (.957) when they’ve had 10 or more hits this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .756.
The Braves are 36-8 (.818) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .722.
Pirates Hitting Stats & Trends
The Pirates are batting .333 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB.
Pirates hitters have an OBP of .385 (279 PA’s) when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB.
The Pirates are hitting .340 against pitchers who have thrown at least 80 pitches in the game this season — best in MLB.
The Pirates are batting .276 at home this season — best in MLB.
Braves Hitting Stats & Trends
Braves hitters are slugging .434 this season — 2nd best in MLB.
Braves hitters are slugging .459 on the road this season — best in MLB.
Braves hitters are slugging .443 against RHP this season — 2nd best in MLB.
Braves hitters are slugging .311 with two-strikes this season — best in MLB.
Pirates Pitching Stats & Trends
Pirates pitchers have walked 10% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 4th highest in MLB.
Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .227 against Pirates pitchers this season — tied for 4th best in MLB.
Pirates pitchers have allowed an OBP of just .285 (572 PA’s) when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 5th best in MLB.
Opponents have a groundball batting average of .280 against Pirates pitchers with runners on base this season — tied for 5th highest in MLB.
Braves Pitching Stats & Trends
Braves pitchers have an ERA of 2.92 (274.0 IP) at home this season — best in MLB.
The Braves have allowed 3.49 runs per game (220/63) this season — 2nd best in MLB.
The Braves have allowed 3.23 runs per game (97/30) at home this season — best in MLB.
Opponents are hitting just .219 against Braves pitchers this season — 2nd best in MLB.
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