MLB Prop Bets: Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Diego Padres (April 7, 2026)
The San Diego Padres (5-5) face the Pittsburgh Pirates (6-4) at PNC Park on Tuesday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Nick Pivetta is the probable pitcher for the Padres, while Paul Skenes is the probable pitcher for the Pirates. The Pirates are favored to win at -156, while the Padres are at +129. The total runs line is set at 6.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110.
- The Padres (-175) have a 5-5 Run Line record this season, while the Pirates (+144) hold a record of 6-4.
- The Padres have a 3-6-1 O/U record this season (meaning three games have gone over the total runs line, six have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Pirates have a 4-6-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Padres are averaging 3.7 runs per game this season (21st in the league). Comparatively, the Pirates are averaging +0.8 more at 4.5 runs (T11th).
- In the field, the Padres are allowing 3.9 runs per game this season (T10th in the league), while the Pirates are allowing an average of 3.9 runs (T10th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Padres are at .218 (ranking 21st in the Major leagues), while the Pirates are batting .239 (11th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Pirates are one of the best in the Major Leagues, hitting 12 to rank 6th. Alternatively, the Padres are at the opposite end of the home run standings, hitting just 5 (29th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Padres have recorded 34 RBIs to rank T24th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Pirates have recorded 45 RBIs to rank T9th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Pirates have an earned run average of 3.50 this season (9th in the Majors), while The Padres have an ERA of 3.74 (13th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Padres have recorded 92 this season, ranking T13th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Pirates rank 8th for total strikeouts, recording 102.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .227 against the Pirates this season (14th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Padres' opponents are at .238 (18th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | 1-2-7 | 1-2-3 | 0-0-4 | 1-0-3 | 0-2-4 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
| Pirates | 3-1-6 | 1-0-3 | 2-1-3 | 2-0-2 | 1-1-4 | 0-0-0 | 3-1-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Padres are +135 to lead after three innings, while the Pirates are -175.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padres | 3-5-2 | 2-3-1 | 1-2-1 | 2-1-1 | 1-4-1 | 0-0-0 | 3-5-2 |
| Pirates | 5-1-4 | 2-0-2 | 3-1-2 | 3-0-1 | 2-1-3 | 0-0-0 | 5-1-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -160 and the YRFI is paying +120.
- The NRFI is 7-3 in Padres games this season. The Pirates have a 6-4 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Padres recorded a 5-0 victory over the Pirates at PNC Park yesterday. Jackson Merrill went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with an RBI. The Padres have now won seven straight at PNC Park against the Pirates.
