MLB Prop Bets: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Detroit Tigers (August 18, 2026)
The Detroit Tigers (61-64) face the Pittsburgh Pirates (61-66) at PNC Park on Tuesday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Keider Montero is the probable pitcher for the Tigers, while Braxton Ashcraft is the probable pitcher for the Pirates. The Pirates are favored to win at -136, while the Tigers are at +113. The total runs line is set at 8.0, with OVER at -109 and UNDER at -111.
- The Tigers (-181) have a 62-63 Run Line record this season, while the Pirates (+149) hold a record of 57-70.
- The Tigers have a 55-65-5 O/U record this season (meaning 55 games have gone over the total runs line, 65 have gone under and five have resulted in a push). The Pirates have a 71-52-4 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 (6th 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 .243 (ranking 15th in the Major leagues), while the Pirates are batting .256 (3rd).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Pirates have hit 151 (T12th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Tigers have managed 151 (T12th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Tigers have recorded 546 RBIs to rank 12th in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Pirates have recorded 608 RBIs to rank 3rd.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Pirates have an earned run average of 4.33 this season (21st in the Majors), while The Tigers have an ERA of 3.56 (4th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Tigers have recorded 1030 this season, ranking 19th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Pirates rank 3rd for total strikeouts, recording 1179.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .241 against the Pirates this season (15th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Tigers' 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tigers | 35-21-69 | 13-9-41 | 22-12-28 | 24-15-38 | 11-6-31 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
| Pirates | 33-23-71 | 20-12-32 | 13-11-39 | 22-9-35 | 11-14-36 | 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 | 60-40-25 | 32-20-11 | 28-20-14 | 37-25-15 | 23-15-10 | 0-0-0 | 5-2-3 |
| Pirates | 51-44-32 | 32-16-16 | 19-28-16 | 31-19-16 | 20-25-16 | 0-0-0 | 3-6-1 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -115 and the YRFI is paying -115.
- The NRFI is 64-61 in Tigers games this season. The Pirates have a 67-60 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Tigers recorded an 8-5 victory over the Pirates at PNC Park yesterday. Kevin McGonigle was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 2 RBIs. That result snapped the Pirates' four-game winning streak against the Tigers.
