Colorado Rockies vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/14

MLB game preview

The Colorado Rockies will visit the Pittsburgh Pirates for an afternoon game at PNC Park. The Rockies hold a record of 17-26 and sit at the bottom of the NL West. They are coming off a win but have struggled recently with a 3-7 record in their last 10 games.

The Pirates have a record of 23-20 and are fourth in the NL Central. They lost their last game but have done well in their recent games with a 6-4 record over the last 10. The weather forecast predicts a cool day with overcast clouds and a light breeze.

Colorado Rockies Team Preview

The Colorado Rockies have had mixed results in their recent games. They secured a 10-4 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates, with strong performances from Mickey Moniak and TJ Rumfield. Moniak hit a home run and drove in five runs, while Rumfield added another home run and an RBI.

In their previous game, the Rockies faced a tough 3-1 loss to the Pirates. The team struggled at the plate, managing only four hits. Michael Lorenzen pitched five innings, allowing two earned runs and striking out five batters.

Chase Dollander is set to start for the Rockies in their next game. He holds a 3-2 record this season with a 3.35 ERA and 47 strikeouts. His performance will be key as the Rockies look to improve their standing.

Rockies vs Pirates Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Colorado Rockies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Venue: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA
  • Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Rockies Moneyline +149, Pirates Moneyline -177, Rockies Runline +1.5 (-147), Pirates Runline -1.5 (+123), Total Over 7.5 (-118), Total Under 7.5 (-103)

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates have shown mixed results in their recent games. They managed a win against the Rockies on May 12th, with a score of 3-1. Paul Skenes was the standout, pitching eight innings with no earned runs and ten strikeouts.

In the season stats, the Pirates have a batting average of .248, ranking sixth in the league. Their on-base percentage is strong at .335, placing them third. However, their slugging percentage is lower, at .389, ranked 11th.

For pitching, the Pirates have an ERA of 3.75, which ranks them eighth. They have held opponents to a batting average of .223, ranking fourth. Mason Montgomery will start the next game, holding a 2.87 ERA this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Pirates are favored to win with a moneyline of -177. They have a solid pitching staff, ranked 8th in ERA and 4th in batting average against. The Rockies’ pitching struggles, ranking 28th in ERA, suggest the Pirates will win, with a projected score of Pirates 5, Rockies 3.

The total for the game is set at 7.5 runs. Both teams have shown some hitting ability, but the Pirates’ strong pitching might limit the Rockies’ scoring. With a projected total score of 8 runs, the recommendation is to take the over at 7.5 (-118).