02-08-2025
Pittsburgh Pirates at Colorado Rockies odds, picks and predictions
The Pittsburgh Pirates (47-63) visit the Colorado Rockies (29-80) for the second game of their 3-game series Saturday. First pitch from Coors Field is set for 3:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Pirates vs. Rockies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Rockies lead 1-0
The Pirates lost 17-16 in one of the most thrilling games of the season Friday after leading 9-1 in the first inning and allowing 7 runs in the final 2. OF Andrew McCutchen led the way with 5 RBIs. Pittsburgh had its 5-game winning streak snapped with the loss. It is 8-2 over its last 10 contests.
The Rockies, on the other hand, had all but 2 starting players drive in a run, led by SS Warming Bernabel, who had 4 RBIs. They are 5-4 over their last 9 games but have allowed double-digit runs in 3 of their last 7.
Pirates at Rockies projected starters
RHP Paul Skenes vs. LHP Austin Gomber
Skenes (6-8, 1.83 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 0.90 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 9.9 K/9 through 133 innings.
Gomber (0-5, 6.28 ERA) makes his 9th start. He has a 1.66 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 5.1 K/9 through 38 2/3 innings.
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Pirates at Rockies odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.
Pirates at Rockies picks and predictions
Pirates 6, Rockies 2
Moneyline
PASS.
There's no value in either option here. Skenes is too good to think the Rockies (+180) can pull off the upset, but the Pirates (-220) are far too expensive to play on the moneyline.
Run line/Against the spread
BET PIRATES -1.5 (-150).
The Pirates have allowed a total of just 3 runs in Skenes' last 5 starts. They've outscored opponents 9-0 over his last 2 outings, winning each by at least 3 runs. Pittsburgh has scored at least 6 runs in 3 of its last 5 games overall.
The Rockies have failed to cover in 4 of their last 6 games and have allowed at least 5 runs in 7 straight contests. Gomber shouldn't pose much resistance either.
Considering those trends, back PIRATES -1.5 (-150).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 10 (-105).
In Skenes' last 6 starts, the Pirates have gone 0-6 O/U. They are 43-64-3 O/U on the season, so they have consistently trended toward the Under.
The Rockies have as well, going 45-60-4 O/U. Back UNDER 10 (-105).
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