Braves vs. Pirates Prediction, Odds, Picks - May 26

Updated May. 26, 2024 1:00 p.m. ET

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The Atlanta Braves and Marcell Ozuna will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates and Connor Joe on Sunday at 1:35 PM ET, in the final of a three-game series at PNC Park. The Pirates are +192 moneyline underdogs in this matchup with the favored Braves (-236). Atlanta is the favorite on the run line (-1.5). An 8-run over/under is set for the matchup.

Here's everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Braves-Pirates game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Braves vs. Pirates Game Information & Odds

When: Sunday, May 26, 2024 at 1:35 PM ET
Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
How to Watch on TV: BSSE

Favorite	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Run Line	Favorite Run Line Odds	Underdog Run Line Odds
Braves	-236	+192	8	-109	-111	-1.5	-143	+121

Braves vs. Pirates Prediction

Score Prediction: Braves 6, Pirates 5
Total Prediction: Over 8 runs
Win Probabilities: Braves 50%, Pirates 50%

Braves vs. Pirates Betting Insights

The Braves have entered the game as favorites 45 times this season and won 28, or 62.2%, of those games.
Atlanta has been at least -236 moneyline favorites six times this season and won each of those games.
Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Braves have a 70.2% chance to win.
The Pirates have been underdogs in 31 games this season and have come away with the win 17 times (54.8%) in those contests.
Pittsburgh has yet to play a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +192.
The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Pirates have a 34.2% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.

Braves Recent Betting Performance

The Braves have a 2-7 record from the nine games they were favored on the moneyline over their last 10 matchups.
Over their last 10 outings (all had set totals), the Braves combined with their opponents to go over the run total four times.
The Braves' ATS record is 3-7-0 over their past 10 games.

Braves Recent Stats

Stat	Avg/Total
Record	3-7
Runs Per Game	3.2
HR	10
ERA	3.98
K/9	8.6

Braves Player Insights

Ozuna's 15 long balls and 47 RBI both lead the Braves, on top of his team-high .317 average.
Of all hitters in the majors, Ozuna ranks fourth in homers and second in RBI.
Ozuna has collected a hit in two games in a row. In his last five games he is batting .222 with a double, a home run, three walks and four RBI.
Ronald Acuna Jr. is batting .246 with seven doubles, a triple, four home runs and 27 walks.
Acuna is 150th in home runs and 187th in RBI among all MLB batters this year.
Acuna carries a three-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. During his last five outings he is batting .190 with a home run, two walks and three RBI.
Ozzie Albies has 11 doubles, three home runs and 12 walks while batting .263.
Matt Olson has nine doubles, a triple, seven home runs and 22 walks while batting .220.

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Pirates Recent Betting Performance

In seven games as underdogs over the last 10 matchups, the Pirates have a record of 5-2.
When it comes to hitting the over, the Pirates and their opponents are 7-3-0 in their last 10 games with a total.
The Pirates have a record of 7-3-0 ATS over their last 10 games.

Pirates Recent Stats

Stat	Avg/Total
Record	6-4
Runs Per Game	5.2
HR	11
ERA	4.30
K/9	8.2

Pirates Player Insights

Bryan Reynolds paces the Pirates with seven home runs and runs batted in, driving in 28.
Among all hitters in MLB, Reynolds' home run total ranks 54th and his RBI tally is 43rd.
Reynolds has collected a hit in four straight games. During his last five outings he is batting .333 with two home runs and eight RBI.
Joe is batting .273 to lead the lineup.
Joe is currently 76th in homers and 86th in RBI in the major leagues.
Andrew McCutchen leads the Pirates with seven long balls.
Oneil Cruz paces the Pirates with seven long balls.