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The Pittsburgh Pirates (-150) visit Chase Field to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (+125) on May 6, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 pm in Phoenix, AZ.
This season, the Pirates are 19-17 against the spread (ATS), while the Diamondbacks are 22-12 ATS.
Pirates vs Diamondbacks Starting Pitchers Today:
- Pirates starting pitcher: Paul Skenes 4-2, 3.18 ERA
- Diamondbacks starting pitcher: Mike Soroka 4-1, 4.70 ERA
Pirates vs. Diamondbacks Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Pirates | -1.5 +120 | O 8 -115 | -150 |
| Diamondbacks | +1.5 -145 | U 8 -105 | +125 |
Pirates vs Diamondbacks Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Pirates will win Wednesday‘s MLB game with 61.2% 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 Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Pirates Player Prop Bets Today:
- Bryan Reynolds has hit the Walks Over in 15 of his last 20 games (+14.25 Units / 71% ROI)
- Ryan O’Hearn has hit the Singles Over in 15 of his last 20 away games (+11.55 Units / 55% ROI)
- Marcell Ozuna has hit the Total Bases Under in 12 of his last 15 away games (+10.10 Units / 55% ROI)
- Marcell Ozuna has hit the Hits Under in 11 of his last 15 away games (+10.05 Units / 67% ROI)
- Oneil Cruz has hit the RBIs Over in 11 of his last 20 games (+9.30 Units / 47% ROI)
And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Diamondbacks players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Diamondbacks Player Prop Best Bets Today:
- Ildemaro Vargas has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 6 games at home (+21.60 Units / 360% ROI)
- Ildemaro Vargas has hit the Hits Over in 21 of his last 25 games (+16.30 Units / 36% ROI)
- Alek Thomas has hit the Singles Under in 20 of his last 25 games (+13.10 Units / 34% ROI)
- Ildemaro Vargas has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 25 games (+12.45 Units / 40% ROI)
- Ketel Marte has hit the Walks Under in 20 of his last 25 games (+11.90 Units / 31% ROI)
Pirates Best Bets Today:
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 27 of their last 45 games (+9.15 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 35 away games (+8.05 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 19 of their last 30 away games (+6.70 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Moneyline in 12 of their last 22 away games (+4.70 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 23 games (+3.55 Units / 13% ROI)
Diamondbacks Best Bets Today:
- The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Team Total Over in 32 of their last 50 games (+13.40 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 22 of their last 30 games at home (+12.60 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 25 of their last 45 games at home (+11.55 Units / 19% ROI)
- The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Moneyline in 26 of their last 40 games at home (+10.50 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Arizona Diamondbacks have hit the Game Total Over in 26 of their last 45 games (+8.75 Units / 18% ROI)
Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Pirates are 19-16 against the Run Line (+2.15 Units / 4.6% ROI).
- 19-17 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.5 Units / -3.28% ROI
- 20-15 when betting on the total runs Over for +3.35 Units / 8.42% ROI
- 15-20 when betting on the total runs Under for -6.95 Units / -17.64% ROI
Diamondbacks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Diamondbacks are 22-12 against the Run Line (+5.95 Units / 12.02% ROI).
- 17-17 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.25 Units / 3.32% ROI
- 20-12 when betting on the total runs Over for +7.15 Units / 19.14% ROI
- 12-20 when betting on the total runs Under for -9.8 Units / -26.1% ROI
Diamondbacks vs Pirates Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Yes | |
|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | +390 |
| Oneil Cruz | +400 |
| Ketel Marte | +525 |
| Marcell Ozuna | +575 |
| Corbin Carroll | +600 |
Diamondbacks vs Pirates Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Gonzales | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +170 |
| Ryan O'Hearn | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +160 |
| Brandon Lowe | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +150 |
| Oneil Cruz | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +155 |
| Spencer Horwitz | 0.5 -200 | 0.5 +150 |
Diamondbacks vs Pirates Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Davis | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +160 |
| Ketel Marte | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +165 |
| Alek Thomas | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +155 |
| Nick Gonzales | 0.5 -185 | 0.5 +135 |
| Ryan O'Hearn | 0.5 -175 | 0.5 +130 |
Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Diamondbacks
The Pirates are 11-5 (.688) after a loss this season — tied for 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .470.
The Pirates are just 8-64 (.111) when allowing 5 or more runs since the 2025 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .205.
The Pirates are just 1-8 (.111) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .243.
The Pirates are just 2-14 (.125) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .216.
Diamondbacks Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates
The Diamondbacks are just 72-21 (.774) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .872.
The Diamondbacks are just 0-14 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .056.
The Diamondbacks are 4-10 (.286) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .144.
The Diamondbacks are just 80-15 (.842) when leading entering the 8th inning since the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .906.
Pirates Hitting Stats & Trends
The Pirates are batting just .214 on the road since the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
Pirates hitters have an OPS of just .619 (3,651 PA’s) on the road since the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB.
Pirates hitters have an OPS of just .604 (2,260 PA’s) in innings 7-9 since the 2025 season — lowest in MLB.
Pirates hitters have 22 extra-base hits out of 90 total hits (just 24%) against LHP this season — lowest in MLB.
Diamondbacks Hitting Stats & Trends
Diamondbacks hitters have a swing rate of just 24% on the first pitch of at-bats this season — lowest in MLB.
The Diamondbacks are batting .282 against LHP this season — best in MLB.
Diamondbacks hitters have struck out in just 19% of their PA’s against LHP since the 2025 season — 3rd best in MLB.
Diamondbacks hitters have chased 47% of pitches out of the zone with two-strikes this season — highest in MLB.
Pirates Pitching Stats & Trends
Pirates pitchers have walked 12% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — highest in MLB.
Pirates pitchers have allowed 28 home runs this season — tied for fewest in MLB.
Pirates pitchers have allowed a slugging percentage of just .354 this season — 5th best in MLB.
Pirates pitchers have a strikeout rate of 26% over the last 14 days — 3rd best in MLB.
Diamondbacks Pitching Stats & Trends
Diamondbacks pitchers have walked 7% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 4th best in MLB.
Diamondbacks pitchers have an ERA of 7.28 (94.0 IP) over the last 14 days — highest in MLB.
Diamondbacks pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% this season — 3rd lowest in MLB.
Opponents have a miss rate of just 24% against Diamondbacks pitchers since the 2025 season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB.
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