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10,000 Sim Trials Run
ATL

Atlanta Braves

Away

53-38 (26-20 Away)

Last 5 Form
W L L L W
Projected Final Score
4.3 4.3
Projected Total: 8.6 (O/U: 9.5)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
ATL: -115 | PIT: -100
PIT

Pittsburgh Pirates

Home

47-46 (24-23 Home)

Last 5 Form
L W W W L

Simulated Outcome Probability

Atlanta Braves Win Prob
47.6%
No Value Edge
Pittsburgh Pirates Win Prob
52.4%
+2.4% Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Pittsburgh Pirates to win outright in 52.4% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: ATL -1.5 / PIT +1.5
ATL covers (+135) 35.8%
PIT covers (-160) +2.7% Edge 64.2%
Total O/U: 9.5
OVER (-115) 35.9%
UNDER (-105) +12.9% Edge 64.1%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: PIT starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.032) and Slugging (+0.035).
  • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Played at PIT's stadium, which features highly pitcher-friendly park factors scaling down home-run expectations.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Pittsburgh Pirates winning outright in 52.4% of run trials, with a projected score of ATL 4.3 - PIT 4.3. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with PIT +1.5 covering in 64.2% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 9.5 which hit in 64.1% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
N/A
No Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
N/A
Implied Probability: N/A
VegasSims Recommendation
NO ACTION
Insufficient Edge

Starting Pitchers Matchup

ATL

Bryce Elder

Away Starter
ERA 4.11
WHIP 1.27
Record 8-8
IP 149.0
SO 121
GS 26
PIT

Mitch Keller

Home Starter
ERA 5.29
WHIP 1.37
Record 6-8
IP 115.2
SO 89
GS 22

Top Offensive Performers

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Atlanta Braves

Pittsburgh Pirates

Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Atlanta Braves

W @ Pittsburgh Pirates
3 - 0 | Jul 08, 2026
L @ Pittsburgh Pirates
4 - 12 | Jul 07, 2026
L vs New York Mets
6 - 7 | Jul 06, 2026
L vs New York Mets
9 - 10 | Jul 05, 2026
W vs New York Mets
14 - 3 | Jul 04, 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates

L vs Atlanta Braves
0 - 3 | Jul 08, 2026
W vs Atlanta Braves
12 - 4 | Jul 07, 2026
W @ Washington Nationals
11 - 5 | Jul 05, 2026
W @ Washington Nationals
7 - 1 | Jul 04, 2026
L @ Washington Nationals
5 - 9 | Jul 03, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Away Atlanta Braves defeated Pittsburgh Pirates
3 - 0 | Jul 08, 2026
Home Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Atlanta Braves
12 - 4 | Jul 07, 2026
Home Atlanta Braves defeated Pittsburgh Pirates
3 - 2 | Jun 07, 2026
Home Atlanta Braves defeated Pittsburgh Pirates
6 - 3 | Jun 06, 2026
Home Atlanta Braves defeated Pittsburgh Pirates
6 - 3 | Jun 05, 2026

Injury Reports

Atlanta Braves 35 reported

C Austin Fawley
7-Day
P Briggs McKenzie
60-Day
P Cayman Goode
60-Day
P Colin Daniel
60-Day
P Cory Wall
60-Day
P Elison Joseph
60-Day
P Ethan Bagwell
7-Day
P Herick Hernandez
7-Day
OF Isaiah Drake
7-Day
C Jair Camargo
7-Day
P Jay Woolfolk
- Full Season
P Jaylen Paden
60-Day
P Jeremy Reyes
60-Day
P Joe Jiménez
60-Day
P Joey Wentz
60-Day
P Jonathan Hechavarria
60-Day
SS Jose Perdomo
- Full Season
P Juan Sanchez
60-Day
P Kendy Richard
60-Day
P Landon Harper
- Full Season
P Luis Mantilla
60-Day
P Marcos Pol
- Full Season
OF Michael Martinez
7-Day
SS Patrick Engskov
60-Day
P Raudy Reyes
- Full Season
P Rayven Antonio
- Full Season
P Reynaldo López
15-Day
P Riley Frey
- Full Season
P Robert Suarez
60-Day
C Sandy León
60-Day
P Spencer Schwellenbach
60-Day
P Spencer Strider
60-Day
OF Starlyn De La Cruz
60-Day
SS Tate Southisene
7-Day
P Trent Buchanan
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