In this article, we will formulate a Tigers vs Pirates Prediction for this MLB matchup on Wednesday, August 19th in the second game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Pittsburgh Pirates Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 62-66 record this season and are sitting in 4th place in the NL Central. They have a 33-32 home record and are coming off a 4-1 home win against the Tigers. They will face the Dodgers and the Padres next.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have a .256 batting average this season, a .332 OBP, and a .410 slugging percentage. The Pirates’ pitching staff has a 4.30 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP. Nick Gonzales leads the Pirates with a .308 batting average. Brandon Lowe leads the team in RBI with 79 and adds a team-high 26 home runs.
Paul Skenes (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Pirates, and he has a 9-11 record, a 3.88 ERA, and a 1.12 WHIP.
Detroit Tigers Preview
The Detroit Tigers have a 61-65 record this season and are sitting in 4th place in the AL Central. They have a 29-34 road record and are coming off a 1-4 road loss against the Pirates. They will face the Royals and the Rays next.
The Detroit Tigers have a .243 batting average this season, a .319 OBP, and a .407 slugging percentage. The Tigers’ pitching staff has a 3.56 ERA and a 1.21 WHIP. Kevin McGonigle leads the Tigers with a .281 batting average. Dillon Dingler leads the team in RBI with 82 and adds a team-high 26 home runs.
Jackson Jobe (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Tigers, and he has a 1-1 record, a 6.23 ERA, and a 1.38 WHIP.
Detroit Tigers @ Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Trends: August 19, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Paul Skenes Record this season: 9-11 ERA: 3.88
- Home Record: 5-5
- Last 5 against Tigers: 2-0
Why the Pittsburgh Pirates will win
- The Pirates have won each of their last eight day games against American League opponents.
- The Tigers have lost four of their last five games.
- The Pirates have covered the run line in each of their last six day games against American League opponents.
- The Tigers have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven road games against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- The Pirates have led after 5 innings in each of their last eight day games against American League opponents.
- The Pirates have led after 3 innings in four of their last five day games against American League opponents that held a losing record.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Jackson Jobe Record this season: 1-1 ERA: 6.23
- Road Record: 1-0
- Last 5 against Pirates: –
Why the Detroit Tigers will win
- The Tigers have won each of their last nine road games following a loss.
- The Pirates have lost five of their last seven games as favorites following a home win.
- The Tigers have covered the run line in each of their last six road games following a loss.
- The Pirates have failed to cover the run line in 10 of their last 11 games following a win.
- The Tigers have led after 3 innings in each of their last three day games against NL Central opponents.
- The Tigers have won the first inning in each of their last three day games against NL Central opponents.
- The Tigers have led after 5 innings in six of their last eight day games against opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Pirates’ last four day games against AL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Each of the Tigers’ last three day games against NL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Pirates’ last seven Wednesday games.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in six of the Tigers’ last seven games against NL Central opponents.
Pittsburgh Pirates Player Prop Facts
- Oneil Cruz has hit a home run in four of his last five home appearances against AL opponents that held a losing record.
- Paul Skenes has recorded six or more strikeouts in each of his last 14 home appearances against opponents that held a losing record.
- Nick Yorke has recorded at least one hit in each of his nine previous home appearances against AL opponents.
- Nick Gonzales ranks 4th amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.308) this season.
Detroit Tigers Player Prop Facts
- Dillon Dingler has hit a home run in three of the Tigers’ last four games as road underdogs.
- Jackson Jobe has recorded a win in four of his last five appearances with the Tigers as underdogs.
- Jackson Jobe has recorded five or more strikeouts in three of his last four appearances with the Tigers as underdogs.
- Kevin McGonigle has recorded at least one hit in each of the Tigers’ last 11 games against NL Central opponents.
- Kevin McGonigle ranks 8th amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.385) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Pirates rank 1st in the league for hits this season (1128).
- The Pirates rank 30th in the league for strikeouts against this season (1200).
- The Tigers rank 30th in the league for steals this season (36).
- The Tigers rank T3rd in the league for triples this season (26).
Tigers vs Pirates Prediction
The Pirates are 5-1 in their last 6 meetings against the Tigers and are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings in Pittsburgh.
In this Tigers vs Pirates Prediction, the Pirates are coming as -155 home favorites. I like the Pirates at home with Skenes on the bump, who came out of a bad stretch with a one-run game against the Marlins. The Tigers have been struggling lately, having won only once in their last five games and will face a much-improved Pirates offense that scores 5.4 runs per game in their last five games and will offer Skenes much-needed run support. Take the Pirates in this one.