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10,000 Sim Trials Run
AZ

Arizona Diamondbacks

Away

56-52 (25-30 Away)

Last 5 Form
W L L L W
Projected Final Score
3.5 3.4
Projected Total: 6.9 (O/U: 8.5)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
AZ: +110 | PIT: -130
PIT

Pittsburgh Pirates

Home

55-53 (29-27 Home)

Last 5 Form
L L W W L

Simulated Outcome Probability

Arizona Diamondbacks Win Prob
47.1%
No Value Edge
Pittsburgh Pirates Win Prob
52.9%
No Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Pittsburgh Pirates to win outright in 52.9% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: AZ +1.5 / PIT -1.5
AZ covers (-185) +0.4% Edge 65.3%
PIT covers (+155) 34.7%
Total O/U: 8.5
OVER (-105) 29.8%
UNDER (-115) +16.7% Edge 70.2%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Played at PIT's stadium, which features highly pitcher-friendly park factors scaling down home-run expectations.
  • 🔥 Momentum Streak: AZ enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 64%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Pittsburgh Pirates winning outright in 52.9% of run trials, with a projected score of AZ 3.4 - PIT 3.4. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with AZ +1.5 covering in 65.3% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 8.5 which hit in 70.2% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
58.3%
No Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
-170
Implied Probability: 63.0%
VegasSims Recommendation
NO ACTION
Insufficient Edge

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **58.3%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Eduardo Rodriguez (K%: 17.0%, BB%: 8.7%) faces PIT's top of the order (avg OBP: 35.7%). Home starter Jared Jones (K%: 28.8%, BB%: 7.1%) matchups against AZ's first three hitters (avg OBP: 36.3%). No significant betting edge identified for the first inning market.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

AZ

Eduardo Rodriguez

Away Starter
ERA 2.59
WHIP 1.22
Record 14-5
IP 167.0
SO 122
GS 28
PIT

Jared Jones

Home Starter
ERA 4.83
WHIP 1.28
Record 2-6
IP 72.2
SO 83
GS 16

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Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Arizona Diamondbacks

W @ Pittsburgh Pirates
8 - 7 | Jul 28, 2026
L @ Pittsburgh Pirates
2 - 3 | Jul 27, 2026
L @ Washington Nationals
7 - 10 | Jul 26, 2026
L @ Washington Nationals
3 - 5 | Jul 25, 2026
W @ Washington Nationals
3 - 2 | Jul 24, 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates

L vs Arizona Diamondbacks
7 - 8 | Jul 28, 2026
W vs Arizona Diamondbacks
3 - 2 | Jul 27, 2026
W vs Chicago Cubs
8 - 7 | Jul 26, 2026
L vs Chicago Cubs
0 - 11 | Jul 25, 2026
L vs Chicago Cubs
2 - 3 | Jul 24, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Away Arizona Diamondbacks defeated Pittsburgh Pirates
8 - 7 | Jul 28, 2026
Home Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Arizona Diamondbacks
3 - 2 | Jul 27, 2026
Away Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Arizona Diamondbacks
4 - 2 | May 07, 2026
Away Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Arizona Diamondbacks
1 - 0 | May 06, 2026
Home Arizona Diamondbacks defeated Pittsburgh Pirates
9 - 0 | May 05, 2026

Injury Reports

Arizona Diamondbacks 40 reported

P A.J. Puk
60-Day
P Adonys Perez
60-Day
P Alex Galvan
60-Day
P Alexis Liebano
7-Day
SS Alfredo Guanchez
60-Day
P Andrew Saalfrank
60-Day
OF Bo Walker
7-Day
2B Brady Counsell
60-Day
P Collin Rothermel
- Full Season
P Corbin Burnes
60-Day
P Cristian Mena
60-Day
P Deyer Zapata
- Full Season
P Erick Reynoso
7-Day
P Hayden Murphy
60-Day
P Hunter Cranton
60-Day
CF Jack Hurley
60-Day
P Jake Fitzgibbons
- Full Season
2B Jansel Luis
7-Day
P Joel Sarver
60-Day
P Johan Calcano
60-Day
P Josdanner Suarez
- Full Season
CF Jose Alpuria
7-Day
C Kenny Castillo
7-Day
P Kyle Amendt
- Full Season
OF Loidel Amaya
60-Day
P Michael Soroka
15-Day
P Neiker Palacios
7-Day
CF Pedro Catuy
7-Day
P Roman Angelo
7-Day
P Ryan Bruno
60-Day
P Ryan Thompson
60-Day
P Ryne Nelson
60-Day
C Santiago Gil
60-Day
P Sean Harney
- Full Season
P Simon Gregersen
60-Day
OF Slade Caldwell
7-Day
LF Tommy Troy
10-Day
P Yohansis Pena
60-Day
P Yordin Chalas
- Full Season
P Zac Gallen
60-Day

Pittsburgh Pirates 40 reported

P Alessandro Ercolani
60-Day
P Alexis Torres
- Full Season
P Andrew Moore
7-Day
C Angel Nieto
7-Day
P Anthony Solometo
- Full Season
P Bryan Mena
7-Day
P Cameron Keshock
60-Day
P Carlos Mateo
60-Day
OF Carter Gwost
60-Day
P Clevari Tejada
- Full Season
P Darwin Roa
60-Day
P Dominic Perachi
- Full Season
SS Eddie Rynders
60-Day
C Edgleen Perez
60-Day
C Endy Rodríguez
60-Day
OF Enmanuel Rosas
7-Day
OF Fernando Triana
7-Day
P Jaiker Garcia
60-Day
1B Jared Jones
7-Day
P Jesus Travieso
60-Day
P Jose Regalado
- Full Season
P Joshua Loeschorn
7-Day
P Junior Flores
- Full Season
P Keuri Almonte
- Full Season
P Kirby Yates
15-Day
SS Konnor Griffin
60-Day
P Kyle Larsen
7-Day
P Mervin Maiz
60-Day
P Micael De La Cruz
60-Day
P Michael Gibson
7-Day
IF Michell Ojeda
60-Day
P Mitch Keller
60-Day
P Owen Kellington
7-Day
P Pietro Albanez-Rienzo
60-Day
P Pitterson Rosa
7-Day
P Ryan Harbin
- Full Season
RF Ryan O'Hearn
10-Day
P Seth Hernandez
60-Day
2B Termarr Johnson
- Full Season
C Victor Familia
7-Day