Arizona Diamondbacks vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/28

MLB game preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in an MLB regular season game. Both teams have identical records of 55-52. The game will be held at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The Diamondbacks are looking to break a three-game losing streak, while the Pirates aim to extend their two-game winning streak.

Brandon Pfaadt will pitch for the Diamondbacks. He has a 5-1 record with a 4.43 ERA. Bubba Chandler will start for the Pirates. He holds a 3-8 record with a 4.47 ERA. The game is set for Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 6:40 PM. Light rain is in the forecast with a calm wind.

Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks have been on the road recently. They faced the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 27th and lost by one run with a final score of 3-2. Merrill Kelly started for the Diamondbacks and pitched well, allowing no earned runs over 5 2/3 innings.

In the game against the Washington Nationals on July 26th, the Diamondbacks lost 10-7. The team had nine hits, including two home runs. Geraldo Perdomo and Gabriel Moreno each had strong performances at the plate.

On July 23rd, the Diamondbacks secured a win against the St. Louis Cardinals, 10-6. Brandon Pfaadt pitched six innings, allowing two earned runs. Tyler Locklear led the team’s offense with a home run and three RBIs.

Diamondbacks vs Pirates Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Venue: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA
  • Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Diamondbacks Moneyline -103, Pirates Moneyline -117

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates have been on a bit of a roller coaster recently. They won two close games against the Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs, each by just one run. However, they also suffered two losses, one of which was a tough 11-0 defeat against the Cubs.

The Pirates’ hitting ranks well in the league, with a batting average of .260, which is first. Their on-base percentage and slugging percentage are also high, both ranked third. Despite this, they have struggled with strikeouts, ranking 28th.

On the pitching side, the Pirates have a team ERA of 4.30, placing them 20th. Bubba Chandler will start the next game for the Pirates. He has a record of 3-8 with a 4.47 ERA this season, and he will look to add to his 90 strikeouts.

BTB Betting Pick

The moneyline pick for this game is the Pirates at -117. The Pirates have the edge with a better batting average and on-base percentage. The Diamondbacks have a higher strikeout rate, which might work against them.

For the over/under, the pick is under 9.0 at -109. The Diamondbacks have a lower slugging percentage, and both teams have earned run averages around 4.3. This suggests the game could be low-scoring, keeping it under 9 runs.