In this article we will formulate a Pirates vs Rockies prediction for this MLB game on Tuesday, May 12th at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates are 22-19 this season after they lost two out of three against the Giants by scores of 2-5, 13-3, and 6-7. In game three, Pittsburgh led 4-2 in the sixth and 6-4 in the 10th, but they couldn’t hold the lead and lost in the 12th. The Pirates recorded seven hits and they committed one error, while they were led by Horwitz, who went 2-5 with three RBIs in the game. Chandler allowed five hits and two earned runs over 5.0 innings, while Lawrence picked up the loss in relief. Prior to that series, Pittsburgh won two out of three against the Diamondbacks and all three against the Reds.
This season, Pittsburgh has a 3.73 ERA with a 1.23 WHIP and a .223 opponent batting average, while they have scored 206 runs with a .249 batting average and a .337 on base percentage. Oneil Cruz has led the Pirates with 10 home runs and 29 RBIs, while Brandon Lowe has added 10 home runs and 27 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Pittsburgh is Paul Skenes, who is 5-2 with a 2.36 ERA and a 0.71 WHIP over 42.0 innings pitched this season.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies are 16-25 this year after they lost two out of three against the Phillies by scores of 9-7, 3-9, and 0-6. In game three, Colorado fell behind in the first inning and never had a chance in the lopsided loss. The Rockies recorded six hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Tovar, who went 2-3. Sugano allowed seven hits and five earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Halvorsen allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to that series, Colorado lost two out of three against the Mets and all three against the Braves.
This season, Colorado has a 4.84 ERA with a 1.42 WHIP and a .270 opponent batting average, while they have scored 175 runs with a .250 batting average and a .320 on base percentage. Mickey Moniak has led the Rockies with 11 home runs and 21 RBIs, while TJ Rumfield has added five home runs and 21 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Michael Lorenzen, who is 2-4 with a 6.92 ERA and a 1.90 WHIP over 39.0 innings pitched this year.
Why the Pittsburgh Pirates will win
- The Pirates have won each of their last seven night games against NL West opponents following a loss.
- The Rockies have lost 13 of their last 14 games against National League opponents following a road loss.
- The Pirates have covered the run line in each of their last eight games against National League opponents following an extra innings loss.
- The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four games at PNC Park.
- The Pirates have led after 3 innings in six of their last seven games against the Rockies.
- The Pirates have led after 5 innings in each of their last seven games against the Rockies.
Why the Colorado Rockies will win
- The Pirates have lost four of their last five games as home favorites following a loss.
- The Rockies have won three of their last four games as road underdogs following a loss.
- The Rockies have covered the run line in five of their last six night games at PNC Park following a road loss.
- The Pirates have failed to cover the run line in eight of their last nine Tuesday games as home favorites.
- The Pirates have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four night games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
- The Rockies have won the first inning in four of their last five games against opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Rockies’ last seven night games as underdogs have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Five of the Pirates’ last six home games have gone OVER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in 10 of the Rockies’ last 11 games at PNC Park.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Pirates’ last four home games against NL West opponents.
Pittsburgh Pirates Player Prop Facts
- Brandon Lowe has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 12 Tuesday appearances against NL teams that held a losing record.
- Jared Triolo has hit a home run in each of the Pirates’ last two games against the Rockies.
- Oneil Cruz ranks 3rd in the league in Steals (15) this season.
Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts
- Hunter Goodman has hit at least one home run in three of his four previous appearances against the Pirates after not playing the previous day.
- Michael Lorenzen has recorded five strikeouts in three of his last four road appearances against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- Kris Bryant has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 10 appearances in night games against NL Central teams that held a winning record.
- Mickey Moniak ranks 2nd amongst qualified players for Slugging Percentage (.655) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pirates rank 2nd in the league for home runs allowed this season (32).
- The Pirates rank 3rd in the league for on-base percentage this season (.337).
- The Rockies rank 29th in the league for strikeouts against this season (401).
- The Rockies rank 29th in the league for ERA this season (4.84).
Pirates vs Rockies Prediction
Colorado comes into this matchup after losing three of their last five games and they have allowed 6+ runs in four of their last five. The Rockies are 8-14 on the road this year, while the Pirates are 11-9 at home. Pittsburgh has won three of their last five and they have scored 19 runs in their last two. The Pirates are starting Skenes, who has allowed one earned run or fewer in four of his last five starts, while Lorenzen has allowed 11 earned runs and 15 hits in his last 10.1 innings. There isn’t much value with Pittsburgh at this price, so I will take the Pirates -2.5 here.