MLB Prop Bets: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Detroit Tigers (August 17, 2026)
The Detroit Tigers (60-64) face the Pittsburgh Pirates (61-65) at PNC Park on Monday at 7:05pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Framber Valdez is the probable pitcher for the Tigers, while Carmen Mlodzinski is the probable pitcher for the Pirates. The Tigers are favored to win at -120, while the Pirates are at +100. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -111 and UNDER at -109.
- The Tigers (+141) have a 61-63 Run Line record this season, while the Pirates (-171) hold a record of 57-69.
- The Tigers have a 54-65-5 O/U record this season (meaning 54 games have gone over the total runs line, 65 have gone under and five have resulted in a push). The Pirates have a 70-52-4 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Tigers are averaging 4.6 runs per game this season (11th in the league). Comparatively, the Pirates are averaging 5.0 (3rd).
- In the field, the Tigers are allowing only 3.9 runs per game this season (T5th in the league), while the Pirates are allowing an average of 4.8 runs (24th).
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 Tigers are at .242 (ranking 16th in the Major leagues), while the Pirates are batting .257 (3rd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Pirates have hit 151 (11th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Tigers have managed 150 (12th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Tigers have recorded 538 RBIs to rank 14th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Pirates have recorded 604 RBIs to rank 3rd.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Pirates have an earned run average of 4.31 this season (21st in the Majors), while The Tigers have an ERA of 3.55 (4th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Tigers have recorded 1019 this season, ranking 19th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Pirates rank 3rd for total strikeouts, recording 1171.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .240 against the Pirates this season (15th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Tigers' opponents are at .231 (7th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 34-21-69 | 13-9-41 | 21-12-28 | 23-15-38 | 11-6-31 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
| Pirates | 33-22-71 | 20-11-32 | 13-11-39 | 22-9-35 | 11-13-36 | 0-0-0 | 2-3-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 59-40-25 | 32-20-11 | 27-20-14 | 36-25-15 | 23-15-10 | 0-0-0 | 5-2-3 |
| Pirates | 51-43-32 | 32-15-16 | 19-28-16 | 31-19-16 | 20-24-16 | 0-0-0 | 3-6-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 64-60 in Tigers games this season. The Pirates have a 67-59 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Pirates recorded a 6-1 victory over the Tigers at PNC Park when these teams last met on July 23, 2025. Spencer Horwitz went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 4 RBIs. The Pirates have now won four straight against the Tigers.
