The Colorado Rockies (14-22) play the 2nd game of their 3-game set vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates (21-15) on Tuesday. First pitch at PNC Park is 6:35 p.m. ET . Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rockies at Pirates odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Pirates lead 4-0
The Pirates took the series opener 2-0 on Monday night as RHP Mitch Keller pitched a complete-game, 4-hit shutout and 2B Rodolfo Castro hit a 2-run HR in the 7th. The win snapped a 7-game losing streak for the Pirates, who lead the NL Central.
The Rockies had won 2 in a row before Monday’s loss and are 2-2 on their 6-game road trip. They have won 6 of their last 8 games.
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Rockies at Pirates projected starters
RHP Connor Seabold vs. RHP Luis Ortiz
Seabold (0-0, 5.30 ERA) makes his 2nd start in 9 appearances. He has a 1.50 WHIP, 3 BB and 14 K in 18 2/3 IP.
- Joined rotation after 7 games out of the bullpen
- First start May 4 vs. Milwaukee Brewers: No-decision, 5 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 1 K in Rockies’ 9-6 win
Ortiz (0-2, 4.50 ERA in 2022) makes his 2023 debut. In 4 games last season, he had a 1.13 WHIP, 10 BB and 17 K in 16 IP.
- Allowed 2 or fewer runs in 3 of 4 starts in 2022
- Is making 1st career appearance vs. Rockies
Rockies at Pirates odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:32 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Rockies +140 (bet $100 to win $140) | Pirates -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rockies +1.5 (-140) | Pirates -1.5 (+115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)
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Rockies at Pirates picks and predictions
Prediction
Pirates 5, Rockies 2
Moneyline
The Rockies are 7-13 on the road this season, although they are 4-3 in their last 7 road contests.
The Pirates are 10-7 at home. While they had a 7-game losing streak snapped with their win on Monday, they won 11 of 12 games before that.
The Pirates have won all 4 matchups and while a moneyline bet on the Pirates (-165) is reasonable, look at the run line for a better value.
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Run line/Against the spread
The Pirates have won all 4 games against the Rockies by at least 2 runs and have outscored the Rockies 35-9. Sixteen of Pittsburgh’s 21 wins are by at least 2 runs. Plus, 5 of the Rockies’ last 6 losses have been by more than 1 run.
BET PIRATES -1.5 (+115).
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Over/Under
Three of the Rockies’ last 4 games have had 8 or fewer total runs. They have scored 2 or fewer runs in 5 of their last 7 games. And 2 of the 4 games between these 2 teams have had 8 or fewer runs.
BET UNDER 8.5 (+100).
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