Arizona Diamondbacks vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction for Game on 7/29

MLB game preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks will visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for an MLB regular-season game. The game will take place at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA. Fans can watch the game on SN PT, with the first pitch set for Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 12:35 PM.

The Diamondbacks hold a record of 56-52 and currently sit in second place in the NL West. The Pirates have a 55-53 record and rank third in the NL Central. Arizona won their last game, while Pittsburgh lost theirs. Eduardo Rodriguez will start for the Diamondbacks, facing Jared Jones of the Pirates.

Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks recently had a mix of results in their games. They won against the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 28th with a score of 8-7. In that game, Brandon Pfaadt pitched well, allowing no earned runs in seven innings.

Before that, the Diamondbacks faced a tough series against the Washington Nationals. They lost three out of four games, with their only win being a close 3-2 victory on July 24th. Their hitting has been strong in some games, like the 16 hits against the Pirates.

The Diamondbacks have some key hitters like Ketel Marte and Nolan Arenado. Marte leads the team in home runs and runs batted in. On the pitching side, Eduardo Rodriguez is set to start the next game, bringing his solid 2.64 ERA to the mound.

Diamondbacks vs Pirates Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Venue: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA
  • Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Diamondbacks +115, Pirates -137

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates have shown mixed results in their recent games. They had a close loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks with a score of 8-7 on July 28th. The team recorded 14 hits, including 2 home runs, but their pitching gave up 16 hits. Starting pitcher Bubba Chandler struggled, allowing 4 earned runs in 4 innings.

In contrast, the Pirates managed a narrow win against the Diamondbacks on July 27th, finishing 3-2. Mitch Keller pitched well, giving up only 2 runs over 5 1/3 innings. Brandon Lowe was a key contributor with 3 hits and 2 RBIs, helping to secure the victory.

On July 26th, the Pirates had a successful outing against the Chicago Cubs, winning 8-7. The team hit 3 home runs, with Ryan O’Hearn driving in 4 runs. Braxton Ashcraft pitched 6 innings, allowing 4 runs, which was enough to hold off the Cubs.

BTB Betting Pick

The Pirates are favored at -137 on the moneyline. They have a stronger batting lineup with a team batting average ranked 1st in the league. The Diamondbacks, with a batting average ranked 10th, might struggle against the Pirates’ pitching. The projected score is Pirates 5, Diamondbacks 4. The recommendation is to pick the Pirates to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. Both teams have similar earned run averages, with the Pirates at 4.29 and the Diamondbacks at 4.26. The Diamondbacks have shown a higher number of strikeouts, ranking 3rd in the league. The projected total score is 9 runs. The recommendation is to take the over 8.5.