MLB Prop Bets: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Atlanta Braves (July 8, 2026)
The Atlanta Braves (52-38) face the Pittsburgh Pirates (47-45) at PNC Park on Wednesday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Grant Holmes is the probable pitcher for the Braves, while Jared Jones is the probable pitcher for the Pirates. The Pirates are favored to win at -120, while the Braves are at -101. The total runs line is set at 9.5, with OVER at +100 and UNDER at -121.
- The Braves (+156) have a 51-39 Run Line record this season, while the Pirates (-190) hold a record of 45-47.
- The Braves have a 43-39-8 O/U record this season (meaning 43 games have gone over the total runs line, 39 have gone under and eight have resulted in a push). The Pirates have a 52-37-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Braves are averaging 4.9 runs per game this season (7th in the league). Comparatively, the Pirates are averaging 5.3 (3rd).
- In the field, the Braves are allowing only 3.9 runs per game this season (5th in the league), while the Pirates are allowing an average of 4.8 runs (22nd).
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 Braves are at .249 (ranking 9th in the Major leagues), while the Pirates are batting .263 (2nd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Pirates have hit 117 (T7th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Braves have managed 116 (9th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Braves have recorded 426 RBIs to rank 8th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Pirates have recorded 467 RBIs to rank 2nd.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Pirates have an earned run average of 4.27 this season (18th in the Majors), while The Braves have an ERA of 3.65 (5th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Braves have recorded 760 this season, ranking T16th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Pirates rank 4th for total strikeouts, recording 835.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .239 against the Pirates this season (13th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Braves' opponents are at .231 (5th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 23-21-46 | 14-6-25 | 9-15-21 | 19-17-30 | 4-4-16 | 0-0-0 | 2-1-7 |
| Pirates | 30-15-47 | 17-7-22 | 13-8-25 | 20-6-24 | 10-9-23 | 0-0-0 | 1-3-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Braves are +100 to lead after three innings, while the Pirates are -130.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braves | 38-32-20 | 22-13-10 | 16-19-10 | 32-19-15 | 6-13-5 | 0-0-0 | 6-3-1 |
| Pirates | 41-32-19 | 26-10-10 | 15-22-9 | 26-14-10 | 15-18-9 | 0-0-0 | 5-5-0 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying +100 and the YRFI is paying -130.
- The NRFI is 42-48 in Braves games this season. The Pirates have a 44-48 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Pirates recorded a lopsided 12-4 victory against the Braves at PNC Park yesterday. Ryan O'Hearn was crushing the ball in that matchup, hitting 3 home runs and recording 10 RBIs. That result snapped the Braves' four-game winning streak against the Pirates.
