Atlanta Braves vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction for Game on 7/9

MLB game preview

The Atlanta Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates meet in an MLB regular season game at PNC Park. The Braves hold a 53-38 record and sit at the top of the NL East. The Pirates have a 47-46 record and are fourth in the NL Central. The game is scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 12:35 PM.

Bryce Elder will start for the Braves, bringing a 5-6 record and a 4.01 ERA. Mitch Keller will pitch for the Pirates with a 6-6 record and a 5.02 ERA. The weather forecast predicts a mild day with broken clouds. Both teams look to improve their recent performances as they face each other on the field.

Atlanta Braves Team Preview

The Atlanta Braves have shown mixed results in their recent games. They secured a win against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a 3-0 score on July 8th. Grant Holmes pitched effectively, allowing no earned runs in five innings. Joey Bart contributed with a home run and two RBIs.

In the game on July 7th, the Braves faced an 8-run loss to the Pirates, ending with a 12-4 score. Hurston Waldrep struggled, giving up seven earned runs in just over three innings. Michael Harris II and Austin Riley each had two hits, but the team could not overcome the deficit.

The Braves rank 8th in both batting average and slugging percentage this season. Matt Olson leads the team with 24 home runs and holds the top spot for RBIs. Bryce Elder is set to start the next game, aiming to improve his 4.01 ERA.

Braves vs Pirates Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Atlanta Braves vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Venue: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA
  • Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Braves Moneyline -120, Pirates Moneyline +100

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates have shown mixed results in recent games. On July 8th, they lost to the Atlanta Braves with a score of 3-0. Jared Jones had a strong performance on the mound, pitching six innings with no hits or earned runs.

On July 7th, the Pirates secured a convincing 12-4 win over the Braves. Ryan O’Hearn was the standout player with three home runs and 10 RBIs. The team had a total of 14 hits and three home runs in the game.

In the game against the Washington Nationals on July 5th, the Pirates won 11-5. Brandon Lowe contributed with a home run and three RBIs. Nick Gonzales also had a solid performance, going 3-for-4 with a double.

BTB Betting Pick

The pick for the moneyline is the Braves at -120. They have a better pitching staff, ranking 5th in ERA and 4th in batting average against. The Pirates have a higher team batting average, but the Braves’ pitching might be the deciding factor.

The recommendation for the over/under is to go under 9.0 runs at -101. The Braves have a strong pitching lineup, and the Pirates rank 9th in batting average against. The projected score is Braves 5, Pirates 3, making the total 8 runs.