The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Atlanta Braves on July 8, 2026. First pitch from PNC Park is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. EDT. The game will be broadcast on SportsNet PT.
The Braves are favored by -120 on the moneyline and by -1.5 on the run line. The Pirates are +102 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 9 runs.
Find my MLB picks and Braves vs Pirates prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Braves vs Pirates Prediction
- Braves vs Pirates Pick: Braves ML (-110 or Better)
My Braves vs Pirates best bet is on Atlanta. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Braves vs Pirates Odds
| Braves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +168 | 9 -122o / -100u | +102 |
| Pirates Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -205 | 9 -122o / -100u | -120 |
- Braves vs Pirates moneyline: Braves +102, Pirates -120
- Braves vs Pirates over/under: 9 (-122 / -100)
- Braves vs Pirates spread: Braves -1.5 (+168), Pirates +1.5 (-205)
Braves vs Pirates Probable Pitchers
| Grant Holmes (RHP, ATL) | Stat | Jared Jones (RHP, PIT) |
|---|---|---|
| 5-4 | W-L | 1-1 |
| 0.0 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 0.4 |
| 3.83 / 4.59 | ERA / xERA | 5.28 / 4.42 |
| 5.22 / 4.64 | FIP / xFIP | 4.36 / 3.85 |
| 9.3% | K-BB% | 15.9% |
| 41.7% | GB% | 43.4% |
| .252 | BABIP | .304 |
| 89 | Stuff+ | 101 |
| 100 | Location+ | 103 |
Braves vs Pirates MLB Betting Preview
The Braves and Pirates will square off on Wednesday night at PNC Park in what should be a thrilling National League showdown.
Atlanta's Grant Holmes will look to build upon his scorching form, having recorded a 3.83 ERA this season.
On the contrary, the Pirates’ highly touted prospect Jared Jones has had major command issues since his return from the IL.
Jones boasts an overpowering pitching arsenal, highlighted by his four-seam fastball, which has been clocked at 102 MPH, and is often praised for his strikeout prowess.
Braves vs Pirates Pick, Betting Analysis
While Jones frequently throws a very effective high-spin slider, his command issues could prove fatal, as he will have to pitch against arguably the best lineup in baseball, the Braves.
Though his last three outings are quite promising, Jones has consistently faded when left on the mound past the 4th inning.
I will be looking to back the Braves moneyline.
Pick: Braves ML (-110 or Better)
