Pirates vs Rockies Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Jun 20

Colorado Rockies outfielder Kris Bryant (23) bats during a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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  • The Pirates are -210 favorites vs the Rockies
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The Pittsburgh Pirates (-210) visit Coors Field to take on the Colorado Rockies (+170) on June 20, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 9:10 pm in Denver, CO.

This season, the Pirates are 38-38 against the spread (ATS), while the Rockies are 39-37 ATS.

Pirates vs Rockies Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Pirates starting pitcher: Paul Skenes 6-6, 2.87 ERA
  • Rockies starting pitcher: Tomoyuki Sugano 7-4, 4.59 ERA

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Pirates-1.5 -135O 10.5 -110-210
Rockies +1.5 +110U 10.5 -110+170

Pirates vs Rockies Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Pirates will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 62.3% 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 Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Pirates Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Endy Rodriguez has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 9 games (+15.50 Units / 172% ROI)
  • Jared Triolo has hit the Runs Over in 7 of his last 9 away games (+8.65 Units / 96% ROI)
  • Paul Skenes has hit the Walks Allowed Under in 17 of his last 25 games (+7.85 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Jared Triolo has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 14 of his last 20 away games (+6.45 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Paul Skenes has hit the Strikeouts Over in 8 of his last 10 games (+5.90 Units / 48% ROI)

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

Best Rockies Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Cole Carrigg has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 8 games (+11.30 Units / 141% ROI)
  • Hunter Goodman has hit the Singles Under in 19 of his last 25 games at home (+10.75 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Hunter Goodman has hit the Hits Under in 14 of his last 20 games at home (+9.15 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Hunter Goodman has hit the RBIs Under in 18 of his last 25 games at home (+7.55 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Kyle Karros has hit the Runs Under in 12 of his last 15 games at home (+7.40 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 22 games (+10.75 Units / 45% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 30 of their last 50 away games (+7.50 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 8 of their last 10 games (+6.10 Units / 50% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 13 games (+4.65 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 23 of their last 50 away games (+3.85 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 24 of their last 40 games at home (+6.15 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 22 games (+4.60 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.75 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games (+3.10 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The Colorado Rockies have covered the Run Line in 4 of their last 5 games (+2.90 Units / 51% ROI)

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Pirates are 36-38 against the Run Line (-1.65 Units / -1.79% ROI).

  • 38-38 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.05 Units / -7.3% ROI
  • 43-30 when betting on the total runs Over for +10.05 Units / 11.99% ROI
  • 30-43 when betting on the total runs Under for -17 Units / -20.38% ROI

Rockies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Rockies are 39-37 against the Run Line (-5.2 Units / -5.56% ROI).

  • 29-47 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.75 Units / -2.3% ROI
  • 35-39 when betting on the total runs Over for -8.3 Units / -9.85% ROI
  • 39-35 when betting on the total runs Under for +0.7 Units / 0.84% ROI

Rockies vs Pirates Home Run Prop Bets Today

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Brandon Lowe +185
Esmerlyn Valdez +230
Hunter Goodman +280
Ryan O'Hearn +310
Spencer Horwitz +350

Rockies vs Pirates Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
TJ Rumfield 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Willi Castro 0.5 -235 0.5 +170
Esmerlyn Valdez 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Jared Triolo 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Troy Johnston 0.5 -220 0.5 +160

Rockies vs Pirates Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Brandon Lowe 0.5 -220 0.5 +160
Jake McCarthy 0.5 -220 0.5 +160
Troy Johnston 0.5 -200 0.5 +150
Kyle Karros 0.5 -185 0.5 +135
TJ Rumfield 0.5 -165 0.5 +125

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Rockies

The Pirates are just 2-19 (.095) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .248.

The Pirates are 22-15 (.595) after a loss this season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .487.

The Pirates are 31-6 (.838) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .729.

The Pirates are 5-2 (.714) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .500.

Rockies Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

The Rockies are just 24-5 (.828) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .945.

The Rockies are just 26-35 (.426) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .536.

The Rockies are just 10-18 (.357) after a win this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .513.

The Rockies are just 6-21 (.222) when their opponents score in the first inning this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .353.

The Pirates are batting .312 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB.

Pirates hitters have struck out in 27% of their PA’s against LHP this season — highest in MLB.

The Pirates are batting .364 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 3rd best in MLB.

Pirates hitters have an OBP of .354 (1,519 PA’s) at home this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Rockies hitters have chased 37% of pitches out of the zone against LHP this season — highest in MLB.

Rockies hitters have a swing rate of 40% on the first pitch of at-bats this season — highest in MLB.

Rockies hitter’ K:BB ratio is 4.2 against LHP this season — highest in MLB.

Rockies hitters have drawn walks in 6% of their PA’s against LHP this season — lowest in MLB.

Pirates pitchers have walked 10% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — 5th highest in MLB.

Pirates pitchers have allowed 73 home runs this season — tied for 5th fewest in MLB.

Pirates pitchers have a strikeout rate of 44% with two-strikes this season — 5th best in MLB.

The Pirates have allowed 1.71 runs per game (130/76) in late innings this season — 3rd highest in MLB.

Rockies pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% this season — lowest in MLB.

Rockies pitchers have an ERA of 6.01 (316.0 IP) at home this season — 2nd highest in MLB.

The longest HR allowed by the Rockies pitchers this season traveled 533.6 feet — — longest in MLB

Opponents are hitting .286 against Rockies pitchers this season — highest in MLB.

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