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The Detroit Tigers (+135) visit PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (-160) on August 19, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 12:35 pm in Pittsburgh, PA.

This season, the Tigers are 61-65 against the spread (ATS), while the Pirates are 61-64 ATS.

Tigers vs Pirates Starting Pitchers Today:

• Tigers starting pitcher: Jackson Jobe 1-1, 6.24 ERA
• Pirates starting pitcher: Paul Skenes 9-11, 3.91 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 Wednesday‘s MLB game with 57.2% 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 Tigers players for Wednesday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Tigers Player Prop Bets Today:

• Dillon Dingler has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 10 away games (+11.85 Units / 118% ROI)
• Spencer Torkelson has hit the Singles Over in 13 of his last 20 games (+10.95 Units / 55% ROI)
• Dillon Dingler has hit the Hits Under in 7 of his last 8 games (+10.25 Units / 92% ROI)
• Zach McKinstry has hit the Runs Over in 6 of his last 9 games (+7.15 Units / 79% ROI)
• Dillon Dingler has hit the RBIs Over in 5 of his last 7 away games (+6.90 Units / 99% ROI)

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

Best Pirates Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Oneil Cruz has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 4 games at home (+10.00 Units / 250% ROI)
• Spencer Horwitz has hit the Total Bases Under in his last 9 games at home (+9.00 Units / 59% ROI)
• Jacob Gonzalez has hit the Runs Under in his last 9 games at home (+9.00 Units / 46% ROI)
• Esmerlyn Valdez has hit the Walks Over in 13 of his last 25 games (+7.60 Units / 30% ROI)
• Brandon Lowe has hit the Singles Over in 15 of his last 25 games at home (+7.35 Units / 29% ROI)

Tigers Best Bets Today:

• The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 31 of their last 50 games (+17.35 Units / 25% ROI)
• The Detroit Tigers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 31 of their last 50 games (+10.75 Units / 18% ROI)
• The Detroit Tigers have covered the Run Line in 22 of their last 35 away games (+10.55 Units / 23% ROI)
• The Detroit Tigers have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 23 away games (+10.40 Units / 37% ROI)
• The Detroit Tigers have hit the Team Total Over in 28 of their last 45 games (+8.60 Units / 16% ROI)

Pirates Best Bets Today:

• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Over in 33 of their last 50 games at home (+15.80 Units / 29% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 30 of their last 50 games (+7.60 Units / 13% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games (+5.80 Units / 20% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 11 of their last 21 games at home (+2.10 Units / 8% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games (+1.90 Units / 27% ROI)

Tigers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Tigers are 58-63 against the Run Line (-6.6 Units / -4.15% ROI).

• 61-65 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.65 Units / -9.89% ROI
• 56-64 when betting on the total runs Over for -14.2 Units / -10.21% ROI
• 64-56 when betting on the total runs Under for +2.9 Units / 2.1% ROI

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Pirates are 61-64 against the Run Line (-9 Units / -5.54% ROI).

• 62-66 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.1 Units / -8.93% ROI
• 71-53 when betting on the total runs Over for +12.95 Units / 9.19% ROI
• 53-71 when betting on the total runs Under for -24.8 Units / -17.63% ROI

Pirates vs Tigers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Pirates vs Tigers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

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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 6-59 (.092) when trailing entering the 9th inning in the 2024 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .050.

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 4-7 (.364) since the 2025 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.

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 — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB.

Tigers hitters have chased 21% of pitches out of the zone in non-two strike counts this season — 2nd lowest in MLB.

Pirates Hitting Stats & Trends

The Pirates are batting .288 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB.

Pirates hitters have an OBP of .347 (2,510 PA’s) at home this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Pirates hitters have an OPS of .783 (2,510 PA’s) at home this season — 2nd best in MLB.

Pirates hitters have come to the plate with runners in scoring position in 728 of their 2,157 plate appearances (34%) versus relief pitchers this season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB.

Tigers Pitching Stats & Trends

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

The Tigers pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in just 44% of their games this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB.

Tigers pitchers have an ERA of 3.44 (573.1 IP) at home this season — 5th best in MLB.

Tigers pitchers have an ERA of 3.57 (1116.2 IP) this season — 4th best in MLB.

Pirates Pitching Stats & Trends

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

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

The Pirates pitchers have allowed division opponents to score first in just 40% of their games this season — 5th lowest in MLB.

Pirates pitchers have an ERA of 4.47 (596.0 IP) at home this season — 5th 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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