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The Colorado Rockies (+260) visit PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (-325) on May 12, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 pm in Pittsburgh, PA.

This season, the Rockies are 16-25 against the spread (ATS), while the Pirates are 22-18 ATS.

Rockies vs Pirates Starting Pitchers Today:

• Rockies starting pitcher: Michael Lorenzen 2-4, 6.81 ERA
• Pirates starting pitcher: Paul Skenes 5-2, 2.36 ERA

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

Rockies vs Pirates Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Pirates will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 71.1% 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 Rockies players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Rockies Player Prop Bets Today:

• Jake McCarthy has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 4 games (+20.00 Units / 500% ROI)
• Mickey Moniak has hit the Hits Over in 17 of his last 20 games (+15.30 Units / 45% ROI)
• Troy Johnston has hit the Singles Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+11.97 Units / 45% ROI)
• Jake McCarthy has hit the Total Bases Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+8.70 Units / 43% ROI)
• Jake McCarthy has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 9 of his last 10 games (+8.60 Units / 74% ROI)

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

Best Pirates Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Bryan Reynolds has hit the Walks Over in 19 of his last 25 games at home (+20.85 Units / 83% ROI)
• Marcell Ozuna has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 9 games at home (+11.80 Units / 131% ROI)
• Oneil Cruz has hit the RBIs Over in 13 of his last 25 games at home (+11.40 Units / 46% ROI)
• Bryan Reynolds has hit the Hits Under in 15 of his last 25 games (+11.00 Units / 38% ROI)
• Konnor Griffin has hit the Singles Over in 12 of his last 15 games at home (+9.40 Units / 58% ROI)

Rockies Best Bets Today:

• The Colorado Rockies have hit the Team Total Under in 27 of their last 45 away games (+7.45 Units / 14% ROI)
• The Colorado Rockies have hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 away games (+6.10 Units / 61% ROI)
• The Colorado Rockies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 10 of their last 14 away games (+6.10 Units / 37% ROI)
• The Colorado Rockies have hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.65 Units / 43% ROI)
• The Colorado Rockies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 23 of their last 40 games (+4.50 Units / 10% ROI)

Pirates Best Bets Today:

• The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 30 of their last 50 games (+10.95 Units / 17% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 31 of their last 50 games at home (+9.50 Units / 16% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 31 of their last 50 games (+9.15 Units / 16% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 21 games at home (+6.20 Units / 27% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.60 Units / 37% ROI)

Rockies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Rockies are 22-19 against the Run Line (+0.05 Units / 0.1% ROI).

• 16-25 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.7 Units / 4.15% ROI
• 19-22 when betting on the total runs Over for -5.45 Units / -12.03% ROI
• 22-19 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.05 Units / 2.34% ROI

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Pirates are 22-18 against the Run Line (+3.95 Units / 7.5% ROI).

• 22-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.6 Units / -1.17% ROI
• 22-18 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.8 Units / 3.94% ROI
• 18-22 when betting on the total runs Under for -6 Units / -13.48% ROI

Pirates vs Rockies Home Run Prop Bets Today

Pirates vs Rockies Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Pirates vs Rockies Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Rockies Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

The Rockies are just 0-20 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .051.

The Rockies are just 15-19 (.441) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .532.

The Rockies are just 16-25 (.390) this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Rockies are just 3-15 (.167) when allowing 2 or more home runs this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .300.

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Rockies

The Pirates are 13-5 (.722) after a loss this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .470.

The Pirates are just 0-14 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB; League Avg: .051.

The Pirates are 20-3 (.870) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .721.

The Pirates are just 1-10 (.091) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .245.

Rockies Hitting Stats & Trends

Rockies hitters have put just 31% of their swings in play against LHP this season — lowest in MLB.

Rockies hitters have struck out in 30% of their PA’s against LHP this season — highest in MLB.

Rockies hitters have chased 39% of pitches out of the zone against LHP this season — highest in MLB.

Rockies hitters have put just 31% of their swings in play with two-strikes this season — lowest in MLB.

Pirates Hitting Stats & Trends

The Pirates are batting .283 at home this season — best in MLB.

Pirates hitters have come to the plate with runners in scoring position in 490 of their 1,632 plate appearances (30%) this season — 3rd highest in MLB.

Pirates hitters have struck out in 27% of their PA’s against LHP this season — tied for 3rd highest in MLB.

Pirates hitters have put just 33% of their swings in play against LHP this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Rockies Pitching Stats & Trends

Rockies pitchers have allowed a slugging percentage of .457 this season — highest in MLB.

Rockies pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 20% this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB.

Rockies pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 19% versus the bottom of the order this season — tied for lowest in MLB.

Rockies pitchers have a strikeout rate of just 18% in the first 5 innings this season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB.

Pirates Pitching Stats & Trends

Pirates pitchers have walked 12% of batters when facing the leadoff batter in the inning this season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB.

Opponents are hitting just .223 against Pirates pitchers this season — 5th best in MLB.

Pirates pitchers have allowed a slugging percentage of just .351 this season — tied for 4th best in MLB.

Pirates pitchers have allowed 32 home runs this season — 2nd fewest in MLB.

More MLB Reading:

• Home Run Predictions Today
• Best NRFI Bets Today
• Strikeout Props Today
• MLB Starting Pitchers Today

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