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The Detroit Tigers (+118) visit PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (-145) on August 18, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 pm in Pittsburgh, PA.

This season, the Tigers are 61-64 against the spread (ATS), while the Pirates are 60-64 ATS.

Tigers vs Pirates Starting Pitchers Today:

• Tigers starting pitcher: Keider Montero 9-7, 3.23 ERA
• Pirates starting pitcher: Braxton Ashcraft 12-5, 3.86 ERA

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

Tigers vs Pirates Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Pirates will win Tuesday‘s MLB game with 55.1% 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 Tigers players for Tuesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Tigers Player Prop Bets Today:

• Hao-Yu Lee has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 8 away games (+14.00 Units / 175% ROI)
• Hao-Yu Lee has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 18 of his last 25 games (+12.00 Units / 43% ROI)
• Hao-Yu Lee has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 25 games (+10.60 Units / 25% ROI)
• Zach McKinstry has hit the Runs Over in 6 of his last 8 games (+8.15 Units / 102% ROI)
• Dillon Dingler has hit the Singles Under in 9 of his last 10 games (+8.15 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:

• Brandon Lowe has hit the Hits Over in 13 of his last 15 games at home (+9.90 Units / 33% ROI)
• Esmerlyn Valdez has hit the Runs Under in 19 of his last 25 games (+9.80 Units / 25% ROI)
• Jake Mangum has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 18 of his last 25 games at home (+9.40 Units / 29% ROI)
• Jacob Gonzalez has hit the Home Runs Over in 2 of his last 7 games (+8.90 Units / 127% ROI)
• Jared Triolo has hit the Total Bases Under in 13 of his last 20 games at home (+8.05 Units / 36% ROI)

Tigers Best Bets Today:

• The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 31 of their last 50 games (+18.35 Units / 26% ROI)
• The Detroit Tigers have covered the Run Line in 20 of their last 30 away games (+12.15 Units / 31% ROI)
• The Detroit Tigers have hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 30 away games (+11.60 Units / 33% ROI)
• The Detroit Tigers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 24 of their last 35 away games (+11.55 Units / 26% ROI)
• The Detroit Tigers have hit the Team Total Over in 28 of their last 45 games (+8.65 Units / 16% ROI)

Pirates Best Bets Today:

• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Over in 34 of their last 50 games at home (+17.90 Units / 33% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 29 of their last 50 games (+5.55 Units / 9% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 24 games (+4.80 Units / 17% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 13 of their last 25 games at home (+0.95 Units / 3% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Moneyline in 3 of their last 5 games (+0.90 Units / 17% ROI)

Tigers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Tigers are 58-62 against the Run Line (-5 Units / -3.18% ROI).

• 61-64 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.65 Units / -9.32% ROI
• 56-63 when betting on the total runs Over for -13.1 Units / -9.5% ROI
• 63-56 when betting on the total runs Under for +1.9 Units / 1.39% ROI

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Pirates are 60-64 against the Run Line (-10.4 Units / -6.44% ROI).

• 61-66 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.1 Units / -9.66% ROI
• 71-52 when betting on the total runs Over for +14.05 Units / 10.05% ROI
• 52-71 when betting on the total runs Under for -25.8 Units / -18.48% ROI

Pirates vs Tigers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Pirates vs Tigers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Pirates vs Tigers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Tigers Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

The Tigers are just 0-6 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB.

The Tigers are just 0-6 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2025 season — tied for lowest in MLB.

The Tigers were 13-55 (.191) when trailing entering the 8th inning in the 2024 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .100.

The Tigers were 18-54 (.250) when trailing entering the 7th inning in the 2024 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .143.

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Tigers

The Pirates are just 0-7 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — tied for lowest in MLB.

The Pirates are just 4-7 (.364) this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB.

The Pirates are just 0-7 (.000) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2025 season — tied for lowest in MLB.

The Pirates are just 4-7 (.364) since the 2025 season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB.

Tigers Hitting Stats & Trends

Tigers hitters have been successful in just 50% of their sacrifice bunt attempts this season — lowest in MLB.

Tigers hitters have chased 26% of pitches out of the zone against LHP this season — lowest in MLB.

The Tigers are batting just .230 against LHP this season — 4th lowest in MLB.

The Tigers are batting .346 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — tied for 5th best in MLB.

Pirates Hitting Stats & Trends

The Pirates are batting .287 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — tied for best in MLB.

Pirates hitters have an OBP of .342 (3,435 PA’s) against RHP this season — best in MLB.

Pirates hitters have struck out in 26% of their PA’s against LHP this season — 3rd highest in MLB.

Pirates hitters have an OPS of .766 (3,435 PA’s) against RHP this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Tigers Pitching Stats & Trends

Tigers pitchers have an ERA of 3.56 (1108.2 IP) this season — 4th best in MLB.

Tigers pitchers have an ERA of 3.70 (535.1 IP) on the road this season — 4th best in MLB.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 45% against Tigers pitchers this season — 5th highest in MLB.

Tigers pitchers have allowed 123 home runs this season — 4th fewest in MLB.

Pirates Pitching Stats & Trends

Pirates pitchers have a strikeout rate of 45% with two-strikes this season — 5th best in MLB.

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

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

Pirates pitchers have an ERA of 4.52 (587.0 IP) at home this season — 4th highest in MLB.

More MLB Reading:

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

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