Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/11

MLB game preview

The Milwaukee Brewers will play the Pittsburgh Pirates in an MLB regular season game. The game will take place at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA. It is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 4:05 PM.

The Brewers are leading the NL Central with a record of 59-34. The Pirates are fourth in the same division with a 47-47 record. Shane Drohan will pitch for the Brewers, while Bubba Chandler will take the mound for the Pirates.

Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers have been showing strong performances in recent games. They won four out of their last five games against the St. Louis Cardinals. Key players like Jake Bauers and Brice Turang have been contributing with multiple hits and home runs.

On the season, the Brewers have a batting average of .255, ranking 5th overall. Their on-base percentage is .335, placing them 3rd in the league. While their slugging percentage ranks 12th, they have hit 86 home runs, ranking 21st.

Shane Drohan is the probable starting pitcher for their next game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has a 4-2 record with a 2.97 ERA this season. The Brewers’ pitching staff ranks 1st in earned run average with a 3.33 ERA, making them tough opponents on the mound.

Brewers vs Pirates Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Venue: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA
  • Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Brewers Moneyline -131, Pirates Moneyline +109

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates have shown some strong performances recently. In a game against the Washington Nationals on July 4th, they secured a 7-1 victory. Braxton Ashcraft pitched well, going 5 2/3 innings with only one earned run. The team collected 11 hits, with Konnor Griffin and Henry Davis each contributing to the scoring.

On July 7th, the Pirates defeated the Atlanta Braves 12-4 at home. Ryan O’Hearn was the standout player with three home runs and 10 RBIs. Paul Skenes pitched six innings, allowing two earned runs, which helped the team maintain control throughout the game.

Despite their recent victories, the Pirates faced a tough loss against the Braves on July 9th, falling 10-5. Mitch Keller struggled on the mound, giving up three earned runs in three innings. Jake Mangum had a solid performance at the plate, going 4-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.

BTB Betting Pick

The Brewers are favored on the moneyline at -131. Their pitching staff has a top-ranked ERA of 3.33 and a batting average against of .216. This strong pitching suggests they will limit the Pirates’ scoring, making the Brewers a solid pick to win.

The total is set at 8.5 runs. The Brewers’ pitching is strong, while the Pirates’ offense ranks high in batting average and on-base percentage. With the Brewers’ ability to control scoring, the projected total score is likely under 8.5 runs.