Colorado Rockies vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

The struggling Colorado Rockies are set to face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second game of a three-game series at PNC Park. The Rockies will have left-hander Austin Gomber on the mound, while the Pirates will counter with right-hander Jared Jones. The Rockies have had recent success against the Pirates, winning two out of three games in their last series. The game is scheduled for 4:05 PM Eastern time. Pittsburgh is favored to win with a -198 opening line.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Rockies +173 | Pirates -198

Spread: Rockies +1.5 (-130) | Pirates -1.5 (+110)

Total: Over/Under 7.75 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 66%.

Colorado Rockies

On Thursday afternoon, the Colorado Rockies suffered their fifth consecutive loss, falling to the Marlins 5-4 in 10 innings in Miami. The game-winning run was scored by the automatic runner on a single by Jesus Sanchez off reliever Jalen Beeks. This loss marked the first time a team has trailed at some point in each of their first 31 games since 1900. Catcher Jacob Stallings hit his first homer of the season in the defeat. Starter Peter Lambert lasted 3.1 innings, allowing four earned runs on five hits and three walks. Despite their struggles, Rockies manager Bud Black praised his team's morale and effort. In terms of injuries, first baseman Kris Bryant remains on the IL with a back injury and outfielder Nolan Jones is on the 10-day injured list with a low-back strain. The Rockies currently have a power ranking of 27, ranking 22nd in offense (scoring an average of 3.77 runs per game), last in defense (allowing an average of 6.23 runs per game), and hold a record of 58-104 this season.