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Pittsburgh Pirates vs Colorado Rockies Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: June 15, 2024 at 9:10 PM ET

Venue: Coors Field — Denver, Colorado

Article updated Jun 15, 6:16 AM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Pittsburgh Pirates will face off against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Saturday at 7:10 p.m. MT. Pittsburgh, with a record of 32-36 SU, is starting right-hander

Game outlook

The Pittsburgh Pirates will face off against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Saturday at 7:10 p.m. MT. Pittsburgh, with a record of 32-36 SU, is starting right-hander Jared Jones, who has a 82-80 record with a 3.27 ERA this season. Colorado, with a record of 24-44 SU, will counter with left-hander Ty Blach, who has a 58-104 record with a 4.84 ERA. The Pirates are the betting favorite with the current line at -171.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pirates -171 | Rockies +150

Spread: Pirates -1.5 (-115) | Rockies +1.5 (-105)

Total: Over/Under 10.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 63%.

Pittsburgh Pirates

After losing two of three games to St. Louis in their last series, the Pittsburgh Pirates are now four games under .500 and last in the NL Central standings. The team ranks poorly in key offensive statistics such as OBP, OPS, home runs, and RBI. Their pitching staff has a middle-of-the-pack ERA and WHIP. On Saturday night in Denver, rookie righty Jones will start for Pittsburgh, with a decent road record but a mediocre overall ERA. The team is ranked 22nd in offense and 18th in defense, with a record of 33-36 this season. Bettors may find opportunities for sportsbook promos with the Pirates' game against Colorado.

Colorado Rockies Analysis

The Colorado Rockies are struggling this season, currently 20 games under .500 and 17.5 games out of the division lead in the NL West. They have weak offensive and defensive rankings, with low on-base percentage, OPS, home runs, and RBIs. Their pitching staff also ranks poorly in ERA and WHIP. Blach will be pitching for the Rockies in their upcoming game, with a mixed record at home and against the Pirates. Despite recent struggles, the Rockies have had success against the Pirates in their last three matchups. Stay informed with our top MLB Betting Picks to maximize your chances of success.

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Betting Trends Favor Colorado Rockies to Cover Run Line Against Pittsburgh Pirates

Betting trends show that Pittsburgh has a record of 8-18 RL as favorites, including a 3-6 record as road favorites. On the other hand, Colorado has a record of 15-13 RL as home underdogs. At odds of +104, it would be advisable to consider placing a wager on the Rockies to cover the run line during Saturday afternoon's game at Coors Field. While Jones performed well in his first outing against Colorado, he is not expected to be as dominant tomorrow. The Rockies have a strong home batting average and should perform better in their rematch against the Pirates' rookie pitcher. Additionally, the Pirates' bullpen has a mediocre ERA of 4.41, giving the Rockies an opportunity for extra runs if they can force Jones out early. With a solid performance from Blach, who has a 3.77 ERA and 1.29 WHIP, the Rockies should be able to keep the Pirates' offense in check, especially considering their high strikeout rate against left-handed pitchers.

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SportsJaw Pirates vs Rockies archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Pirates vs Rockies matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Pittsburgh Pirates-169 → -160Moved
  • Moneyline · Colorado Rockies+152 → +147Moved
  • Spread · Pittsburgh Pirates-1.5 (-106) → -1.5 (-115)Moved
  • Spread · Colorado Rockies+1.5 (-104) → +1.5 (-105)Moved
  • Total · Over10.5 (-110) → 10.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under10.5 (-110) → 10.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Pittsburgh Pirates
82-80 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Colorado Rockies
58-104 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-06-15T10:16:12.418Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-06-14Pittsburgh Pirates 5 · Colorado Rockies 2
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Colorado Rockies defeated Pittsburgh Pirates 16-4

Colorado Rockies defeated Pittsburgh Pirates 16-4 on June 15, 2024, a 12-run decision in the series. Colorado Rockies' strongest period was the 8th inning, when it outscored its opponent 6-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Pittsburgh Pirates -1.5 (-115) spread, Colorado Rockies covered, while the 20 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 10.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • DtownsendMoneyline · Colorado Rockies +150Win
  • MbcMoneyline · Pittsburgh Pirates -171Loss
  • VfernandezMoneyline · Colorado Rockies +151Win
  • MiamimikeMoneyline · Pittsburgh Pirates -168Loss
  • Philly267Total · Under 10.5 (-110)Loss
  • PeytoncTotal · Over 10.5 (-110)Win
  • RcollinsMoneyline · Colorado Rockies +151Win
  • GustavosintoMoneyline · Pittsburgh Pirates -168Loss
  • DoclocksMoneyline · Pittsburgh Pirates -168Loss
  • 8218915317Runline · Colorado Rockies +1.5 (-107)Win
  • DrfeelgoodMoneyline · Pittsburgh Pirates -161Loss
  • JohnnywalkerMoneyline · Pittsburgh Pirates -161Loss
  • SimonsaysMoneyline · Pittsburgh Pirates -161Loss
  • Roderick806Total · Over 10.5 (-110)Win
  • RcMoneyline · Pittsburgh Pirates -161Loss