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

MLB game preview

The Milwaukee Brewers will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The game is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026, at 12:05 PM. The Brewers lead the NL Central, while the Pirates are fourth in the division.

The Brewers have a season record of 59-34 and are on a one-game winning streak. The Pirates are at 47-47, coming off two losses. Brandon Sproat will pitch for the Brewers, while Braxton Ashcraft will pitch for the Pirates.

Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers have been playing well recently. They won four of their last five games. Their most recent win was against the St. Louis Cardinals, with a score of 8-4. In that game, Jake Bauers and Brice Turang each hit a home run.

Brice Turang has been a key player for the Brewers. He has a batting average of .269 with 13 home runs and 56 RBIs. Jake Bauers is another important hitter with a .268 average and 17 home runs.

The Brewers have a strong pitching staff. They have the best team ERA in the league at 3.33. Brandon Sproat will start in the next game, and he has a record of 3-4 with an ERA of 5.13 this season.

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 +106, Pirates Moneyline -125

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates have shown mixed results in recent games. On July 7th, they had a big win against the Atlanta Braves, scoring 12 runs with three home runs. Ryan O’Hearn was a standout, contributing three home runs and ten RBIs in that game.

The Pirates’ hitting stats this season are impressive. They have a team batting average of .262, ranking second in the league. Their on-base percentage is also strong at .340, which is another second-place rank.

On the pitching side, Braxton Ashcraft has been a reliable starter. He holds a 9-3 record with a 3.24 ERA. His performance is crucial as he faces the Milwaukee Brewers next.

BTB Betting Pick

The Pirates have a slight edge in this game with a moneyline of -125. Their strong batting average and on-base percentage rank them among the top in the league. The Brewers, with a moneyline of +106, have a solid pitching staff, but the Pirates’ hitting power gives them the advantage. The projected score is Pirates 5, Brewers 4.

The total for the game is set at 8.5 runs. The Pirates have a robust offense, while the Brewers’ pitching ranks high. However, the Brewers’ pitching might limit the scoring. The projected total score is 9 runs. So, taking the over 8.5 (-113) is the recommendation.