Pirates vs Marlins Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 11

Miami Marlins second baseman Otto Lopez (61) throws to first base for an out during the eight inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024, in Miami.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates (-118) visit loanDepot park to take on the Miami Marlins (-102) on August 11, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 pm in Miami, FL.

This season, the Pirates are 58-62 against the spread (ATS), while the Marlins are 60-58 ATS.

Pirates vs Marlins Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Pirates starting pitcher: Paul Skenes 9-10, 3.99 ERA
  • Marlins starting pitcher: Eury Perez 5-9, 3.64 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Pirates-1.5 +150O 7 -120-118
Marlins +1.5 -185U 7 +100-102

Pirates vs Marlins Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Pirates will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 53.4% 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:

  • Esmerlyn Valdez has hit the Walks Over in 14 of his last 20 games (+15.95 Units / 80% ROI)
  • Jacob Gonzalez has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 9 away games (+14.70 Units / 163% ROI)
  • Esmerlyn Valdez has hit the Singles Under in 21 of his last 25 games (+13.80 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Esmerlyn Valdez has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 16 of his last 20 games (+11.00 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Esmerlyn Valdez has hit the Hits Under in 13 of his last 20 games (+10.00 Units / 50% ROI)

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

Best Marlins Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Xavier Edwards has hit the Runs Under in 21 of his last 25 games (+14.35 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Javier Sanoja has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+12.25 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Owen Caissie has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 10 games at home (+11.70 Units / 117% ROI)
  • Xavier Edwards has hit the Singles Over in 19 of his last 25 games at home (+10.30 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Otto Lopez has hit the Hits Over in 14 of his last 25 games at home (+7.85 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.55 Units / 38% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.25 Units / 31% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 10 away games (+5.85 Units / 53% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 9 of their last 16 away games (+0.60 Units / 3% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 30 games at home (+11.20 Units / 30% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 30 games at home (+11.05 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 26 of their last 45 games (+10.60 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have covered the Run Line in 19 of their last 30 games at home (+10.50 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Miami Marlins have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 28 of their last 45 games (+8.45 Units / 16% ROI)

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Pirates are 57-60 against the Run Line (-7.4 Units / -4.91% ROI).

  • 58-62 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.9 Units / -9.34% ROI
  • 66-50 when betting on the total runs Over for +11.25 Units / 8.51% ROI
  • 50-66 when betting on the total runs Under for -22.25 Units / -16.88% ROI

Marlins Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Marlins are 60-58 against the Run Line (-6.95 Units / -4.38% ROI).

  • 60-59 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.6 Units / 1.15% ROI
  • 58-58 when betting on the total runs Over for -6 Units / -4.57% ROI
  • 58-58 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.6 Units / -4.29% ROI

Marlins vs Pirates Home Run Prop Bets Today

Yes
Brandon Lowe +360
Esmerlyn Valdez +475
Kyle Stowers +475
Griffin Conine +550
Spencer Horwitz +600

Marlins vs Pirates Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jake Mangum 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Otto Lopez 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Nick Gonzales 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Xavier Edwards 0.5 -210 0.5 +155
Spencer Horwitz 0.5 -185 0.5 +135

Marlins vs Pirates Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Jake Mangum 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Jakob Marsee 0.5 -235 0.5 +175
Jacob Gonzalez 0.5 -200 0.5 +145
Nick Gonzales 0.5 -160 0.5 +120
Ronny Simon 0.5 -160 0.5 +120

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Marlins

The Pirates were just 7-44 (.137) when allowing 10 or more hits in the 2024 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .250.

The Pirates were just 10-32 (.238) when their opponents score in the first inning in the 2024 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .359.

The Pirates were just 7-43 (.140) when allowing 10 or more hits in the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .256.

The Pirates were just 6-50 (.107) when they allowed 5 or more runs in the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .202.

Marlins Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

The Marlins were just 39-14 (.736) when leading entering the 7th inning in the 2024 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .856.

The Marlins were just 60-86 (.411) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits in the 2024 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .538.

The Marlins were just 45-10 (.818) when leading entering the 8th inning in the 2024 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .899.

The Marlins were just 62-100 (.383) in the 2024 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Pirates are batting .295 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB.

Pirates hitters have struck out in 26% of their PA’s against LHP this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Pirates hitters have an OBP of .345 (3,302 PA’s) against RHP this season — best in MLB.

Pirates hitters have an OPS of .772 (3,302 PA’s) against RHP this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Marlins hitters have a groundball batting average of .285 this season — best in MLB.

Marlins hitters have put 39% of their swings in play on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Marlins hitters have a groundball batting average of .306 with runners on base this season — best in MLB.

Marlins hitters have put 39% of their swings in play with runners in scoring position this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

Pirates pitchers have walked 10% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 3rd highest in MLB.

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

The Pirates have won just 26% of games in which their opponents scored first this season — 4th lowest in MLB.

The softest ball hit off of the Pirates pitchers this season was just 16.7 MPH — tied for 5th best in MLB

Marlins pitchers have an ERA of 3.34 (543.2 IP) at home this season — 4th best in MLB.

The Marlins have won just 8% of road games in which their opponents scored first this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

The Marlins have allowed 3.63 runs per game (218/60) at home this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Marlins pitchers have had second base stolen on them 93 times this season — 5th most in MLB.

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