The San Diego Padres host the Pittsburgh Pirates on August 26, 2026. First pitch from Petco Park is scheduled for 4:10 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on SDPA.
The Padres are favored by -134 on the moneyline and by -1.5 on the run line. The Pirates are +125 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 8 runs.
Find our MLB picks and Pirates vs Padres prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Pirates vs Padres Prediction
- Pirates vs Padres Pick: Jake Mangum Over 0.5 Singles (-116)
Our Pirates vs Padres best bet is on Jake Mangum to hit a single today. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Pirates vs Padres Odds
| Pirates Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -182 | 8 -119o / -101u | +125 |
| Padres Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +150 | 8 -119o / -101u | -134 |
- Pirates vs Padres moneyline: Pirates +125, Padres -134
- Pirates vs Padres over/under: 8 (-119o / -101u)
- Pirates vs Padres spread: Pirates +1.5 (-182), Padres -1.5 (+150)
Pirates vs Padres Probable Pitchers
| Bubba Chandler (RHP, PIT) | Stat | Randy Vasquez (RHP, SD) |
|---|---|---|
| 6-8 | W-L | 9-6 |
| 1.8 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 0.9 |
| 4.38 /4.08 | ERA / xERA | 4.19 / 5.70 |
| 4.13 / 4.71 | FIP / xFIP | 4.42 / 4.90 |
| 8.8 | K-BB% | 8.4 |
| 39.7 | GB% | 39.6 |
| .271 | BABIP | .290 |
| 103 | Stuff+ | 97 |
| 102 | Location+ | 103 |
Pirates vs Padres MLB Betting Preview
Action PRO projects Pirates LF Jake Mangum for 0.97 singles against Randy Vasquez and the Padres this afternoon, giving us an 8.4% edge against the market when compared to his current prop line of over/under 0.5, which is good enough to mark the over with a B- grade in our system.
He's also the top prop choice for this game with 1.30 hits and a 9.8% edge, but with less favorable odds. That's why going with just the singles looks like the best option, as it offers greater value.
After all, Mangum is a contact hitter and a proven good one at that. He had an average of .296 last season and is currently at .290 despite his recent slump.
This might be another good reason to back him today. Mangum has only one hit (a double) in his last 14 at-bats, so he's bound to bounce back soon.
Today, he'll face Vasquez, who allows a .305 average to left-handed hitters.
Let's back Mangum to get a single this afternoon against San Diego.
Pick: Jake Mangum Over 0.5 Singles (-116, DraftKings)
