MLB Prop Bets: Atlanta Braves vs Pittsburgh Pirates (June 7, 2026)
The Pittsburgh Pirates (34-31) face the Atlanta Braves (44-21) at Truist Park on Sunday at 1:35pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Bubba Chandler is the probable pitcher for the Pirates, while Bryce Elder is the probable pitcher for the Braves. The Braves are favored to win at -155, while the Pirates are at +128. The total runs line is set at 9.0, with OVER at +101 and UNDER at -122.
- The Pirates (-163) have a 32-33 Run Line record this season, while the Braves (+135) hold a record of 42-23.
- The Pirates have a 36-27-2 O/U record this season (meaning 36 games have gone over the total runs line, 27 have gone under and two have resulted in a push). The Braves have a 32-27-6 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Pirates are averaging 5.1 runs per game this season (5th in the league). Comparatively, the Braves are averaging 5.2 (2nd).
- In the field, the Pirates are allowing 4.6 runs per game this season (20th in the league), while the Braves are allowing an average of 3.5 runs (2nd).
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 Pirates are at .254 (ranking 5th in the Major leagues), while the Braves are batting .258 (2nd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Braves have hit 90 (2nd in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Pirates have managed 74 (T11th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Pirates have recorded 316 RBIs to rank 4th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Braves have recorded 334 RBIs to rank 1st.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Braves have an earned run average of 3.21 this season (2nd in the Majors), while The Pirates have an ERA of 4.09 (15th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Pirates have recorded 593 this season, ranking 4th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Braves rank 8th for total strikeouts, recording 573.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .218 against the Braves this season (2nd in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Pirates' opponents are at .233 (8th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 23-10-32 | 12-5-16 | 11-5-16 | 15-5-16 | 8-5-16 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
| Braves | 18-15-32 | 10-4-18 | 8-11-14 | 15-14-23 | 3-1-9 | 0-0-0 | 3-1-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 29-18-18 | 18-6-9 | 11-12-9 | 19-8-9 | 10-10-9 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
| Braves | 29-20-16 | 16-7-9 | 13-13-7 | 25-14-13 | 4-6-3 | 0-0-0 | 4-2-4 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying +110 and the YRFI is paying -145.
- The NRFI is 31-34 in Pirates games this season. The Braves have a 29-36 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Braves recorded a 6-3 victory over the Pirates at Truist Park yesterday. Dominic Smith was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 2 RBIs. The Braves have now won three straight against the Pirates.
