Pirates vs Brewers Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 14

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  • The Brewers are -165 favorites vs the Pirates
  • Pirates vs Brewers Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
  • Pirates / Brewers TV Channel: BSWI | SNPT

The Pittsburgh Pirates (+140) visit American Family Field to take on the Milwaukee Brewers (-165) on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40pm EDT in Milwaukee, WI.

This season, the Pirates are 19-23 against the spread (ATS), while the Brewers are 22-19 ATS.

Pirates vs Brewers Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Pirates starting pitcher: Quinn Priester 0-3, 3.80 ERA
  • Brewers starting pitcher: Joe Ross 1-4, 4.80 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Pirates+1.5 -145O 8.5 -110+140
Brewers -1.5 +120U 8.5 -110-165

Pirates vs Brewers Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Brewers will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 57.3% 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 Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Pirates Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Jared Triolo has hit the Runs Under in 22 of his last 24 games (+17.65 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Oneil Cruz has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 9 games (+14.30 Units / 159% ROI)
  • Jared Triolo has hit the Total Bases Under in 16 of his last 24 games (+12.35 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Jared Triolo has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 19 of his last 24 games (+12.10 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Bryan Reynolds has hit the RBIs Under in 11 of his last 12 games (+8.35 Units / 27% ROI)

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

Best Brewers Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • William Contreras has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 29 of his last 36 games (+20.40 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Blake Perkins has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 28 games (+16.00 Units / 57% ROI)
  • William Contreras has hit the Hits Over in 27 of his last 37 games (+15.40 Units / 21% ROI)
  • William Contreras has hit the RBIs Over in 20 of his last 41 games (+13.90 Units / 34% ROI)
  • William Contreras has hit the Total Bases Over in 22 of his last 35 games (+12.65 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Moneyline in 35 of their last 67 games (+15.85 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Over in 69 of their last 120 games (+15.10 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 29 of their last 65 games (+10.67 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 39 of their last 63 games (+10.50 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 15 of their last 21 games (+9.13 Units / 40% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have covered the Run Line in 27 of their last 43 games (+12.00 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have hit the Moneyline in 58 of their last 96 games (+11.05 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 27 of their last 42 games (+10.58 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 29 of their last 46 games (+10.08 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Milwaukee Brewers have hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+7.60 Units / 49% ROI)

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Pirates are 21-21 against the Run Line (-2.09 Units / -3.73% ROI).

  • 19-23 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.1 Units / -12.12% ROI
  • 18-21 when betting on the total runs Over for -4.8 Units / -10.35% ROI
  • 21-18 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.63 Units / 3.54% ROI

Brewers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Brewers are 22-19 against the Run Line (-0.25 Units / -0.43% ROI).

  • 24-17 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.9 Units / 14.56% ROI
  • 25-16 when betting on the total runs Over for +7.7 Units / 17.11% ROI
  • 16-25 when betting on the total runs Under for -11.3 Units / -25% ROI

Brewers vs Pirates Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
William Contreras (MIL) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Oneil Cruz (PIT) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Jack Suwinski (PIT) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600
Bryan Reynolds (PIT) 0.5 +475 0.5 -700
Jake Bauers (MIL) 0.5 +475 0.5 -650

Brewers vs Pirates Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Oneil Cruz (PIT) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Bryan Reynolds (PIT) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Christian Yelich (MIL) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Andrew McCutchen (PIT) 0.5 -210 0.5 +160
Willy Adames (MIL) 0.5 -200 0.5 +150

Brewers vs Pirates RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
William Contreras (MIL) 0.5 +135 0.5 -185
Willy Adames (MIL) 0.5 +140 0.5 -190
Christian Yelich (MIL) 0.5 +155 0.5 -200
Jack Suwinski (PIT) 0.5 +155 0.5 -210
Oneil Cruz (PIT) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210

Brewers vs Pirates Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Quinn Priester (PIT) 3.5 -160 3.5 +125
Joe Ross (MIL) 5.5 +115 5.5 -150

Opponents have a groundball rate of 63% (47/75) against Quinn Priester this season — 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 15 total IP; League Avg: 43% — 98th Percentile.

Left-handed hitters have a groundball rate of 64% (29/45) against Quinn Priester this season — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 15 total IP; League Avg: 43% — 98th Percentile.

Opponents have a line drive rate of just 12% (9/75) against Quinn Priester this season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 15 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 99th Percentile.

Left-handed hitters have a line drive rate of just 11% (5/45) against Quinn Priester this season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 15 total IP; League Avg: 24% — 98th Percentile.

Brewers Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Joe Ross has walked 8 of 63 batters (13%) when going through the lineup the second time in a game this season — tied for 3rd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 15 total IP; League Avg: 7% — third Percentile.

Joe Ross has located his fastball up for a strike just 48% (81/168) of the time this season — 4th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 15 total IP; League Avg: 60% — third Percentile.

Joe Ross has located his fastball inside 48% of the time (143/295) this season — 7th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 15 total IP; League Avg: 34% — 96th Percentile.

Joe Ross has thrown his slider 38% of the time (63/164) on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 8th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 15 total SL; League Avg: 21% — 93rd Percentile.

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Brewers

The Pirates are just 31-64 (.326) vs the top 10 runs allowed teams since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .428.

The Pirates are just 14-21 (.400) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Pirates are just 27-41 (.397) after a road win since the 2022 season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .489.

The Pirates are just 25-25 (.500) when they’ve scored in the first inning since the 2023 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .616.

Brewers Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

The Brewers are 27-51 (.346) when allowing 5 or more runs since the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .213.

The Brewers are 41-96 (.299) when allowing 5 or more runs since the 2022 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .205.

The Brewers are 33-29 (.532) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .424.

The Brewers are just 2-79 (.025) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2023 season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .053.

Pirates hitters are slugging just .498 on the first pitch of at-bats since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .587.

Pirates hitters are slugging just .325 against RHP this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .384.

The Pirates are batting just .153 with two-strikes since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .170.

Pirates hitters are slugging just .177 on pitches out of the zone since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .213.

Brewers hitters have drawn 30 walks in 260 PA’s (12%) against LHP this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

The Brewers are batting just .233 against LHP since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .249.

Brewers hitters are averaging 4.16 pitches per plate appearance against LHP this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 3.88.

Brewers hitters are averaging 4.05 pitches per plate appearance against LHP since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 3.89.

Pirates pitchers have not walked any of the 55 batters that they have faced when facing the leadoff batter in the inning over the past seven days (6 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 6%.

The average home run distance against the Pirates pitchers this season is 405.7 feet — highest in MLB; League Avg: 396.0

Pirates pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% with runners in scoring position since the 2022 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Pirates pitchers have walked 1,316 of 14,096 batters (9%) since the 2022 season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Brewers pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 21% this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

The Brewers have allowed 3.94 runs per game (406/103) on the road since last season — best in MLB; League Avg: 4.54.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 23% against Brewers pitchers this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 25%.

The Brewers pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of just 88.2 MPH since the 2022 season (8,790 balls in play) — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 88.8

Brewers vs. Pirates Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • J.C. Mejia (Milwaukee Brewers): Suspension, Suspension
  • Garrett Mitchell (Milwaukee Brewers): Finger, 10-Day IL
  • Christian Arroyo (Milwaukee Brewers): Wrist, 7-Day IL
  • Jeferson Quero (Milwaukee Brewers): Shoulder, Day-To-Day
  • Easton McGee (Milwaukee Brewers): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Wade Miley (Milwaukee Brewers): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Devin Williams (Milwaukee Brewers): Back, 15-Day IL
  • Brandon Woodruff (Milwaukee Brewers): Shoulder, 60-Day IL
  • Taylor Clarke (Milwaukee Brewers): Knee, 15-Day IL
  • Miguel Andujar (Pittsburgh Pirates): Knee, 10-Day IL
  • Colin Holderman (Pittsburgh Pirates): Illness, 15-Day IL
  • Johan Oviedo (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Dauri Moreta (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Carmen Mlodzinski (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Vince Velasquez (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, Out
  • Mike Burrows (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, Out
  • JT Brubaker (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Max Kranick (Pittsburgh Pirates): Hamstring, 15-Day IL
  • Endy Rodriguez (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Ji Hwan Bae (Pittsburgh Pirates): Hip, 10-Day IL

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Shane Jackson is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.