Pirates vs Diamondbacks Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, May 6

Arizona Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll plays during the first inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 11, 2023, in Detroit.
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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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Pirates-1.5 +120O 8 -115-150
Diamondbacks +1.5 -145U 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)
  • 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)
  • 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.

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 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 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 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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