Colorado Rockies vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/13

MLB game preview

The Colorado Rockies will play against the Pittsburgh Pirates in an MLB regular season game. This game will take place at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. The Rockies come into this game with a record of 16-26, while the Pirates hold a 23-19 record.

The Rockies have had a tough stretch, losing their last three games. On the other hand, the Pirates have been doing well, winning seven of their last ten games. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at 6:40 PM, with weather conditions expected to be mild with light rain.

Colorado Rockies Team Preview

The Colorado Rockies have faced some challenges in their recent games. They lost 3-1 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 12th. The Rockies managed only four hits, with Michael Lorenzen pitching five innings and giving up two earned runs.

In their series against the Philadelphia Phillies, the Rockies struggled to find success. They lost 6-0 on May 10th and 9-3 on May 9th. The team’s pitching gave up a total of six home runs across these games.

Despite these setbacks, the Rockies show potential in their lineup. Hunter Goodman leads with a .247 batting average and 10 home runs. The team will look to improve as they face the Pirates again, with Jose Quintana as their probable starting pitcher.

Rockies vs Pirates Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Colorado Rockies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Venue: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA
  • Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Rockies Moneyline +153, Pirates Moneyline -183

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates are gearing up for their next game after a strong performance against the Colorado Rockies. In their last outing, they secured a 3-1 win. Paul Skenes was a standout, pitching eight innings with ten strikeouts and no earned runs.

On offense, Oneil Cruz led the charge with a solid performance, going 3-for-4 with two doubles. Nick Gonzales also contributed with two hits and an RBI. The Pirates’ lineup has shown consistency, with a team batting average of .250, ranking 5th in the league.

The Pirates’ pitching staff has been reliable, maintaining a team ERA of 3.67, which is 7th best in the league. Mitch Keller, who will start the next game, has a 4-1 record with a 2.87 ERA. His performance will be crucial as the Pirates aim to continue their winning ways against the Rockies.

BTB Betting Pick

The Pirates are favored to win with a moneyline of -183. Their pitching has been strong with a 3.67 ERA, ranking 7th. The Rockies have a higher ERA of 4.81, ranking 29th. With these stats, the Pirates are the safer pick to win the game.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Pirates have a solid pitching lineup, while the Rockies struggle in this area. The projected score is Pirates 5, Rockies 3. Given these factors, picking the under 8.5 runs makes sense for this game.