Pittsburgh Pirates vs Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Pick & Prediction for 5/7

MLB game preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will play the Arizona Diamondbacks in an MLB regular season game. The game will be held at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ. It is scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 3:40 PM.

The Pirates come into the game with a record of 19-17. They are ranked 5th in the NL Central. The Diamondbacks have a 17-17 record and are ranked 3rd in the NL West. Mitch Keller will start for the Pirates, while Zac Gallen will pitch for the Diamondbacks.

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates are preparing for their next game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In recent performances, the Pirates have shown strong pitching and defense. Their last game was a 1-0 win against the Diamondbacks, with Paul Skenes pitching eight scoreless innings.

Offensively, the Pirates have a balanced lineup. Brandon Lowe stands out with a batting average of .243, eight home runs, and 21 RBIs. Bryan Reynolds and Ryan O’Hearn have also contributed significantly to the team’s offense.

Mitch Keller is set to start for the Pirates in the upcoming game. Keller has a 3-1 record with a 2.85 ERA this season. He will look to continue his strong performance against the Diamondbacks.

Pirates vs Diamondbacks Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
  • Venue: Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ
  • Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Pirates Moneyline -116, Diamondbacks Moneyline -104

Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview

The Arizona Diamondbacks are gearing up for their next game. They have shown both strengths and weaknesses in recent games. Their batting average stands at .248, which is 8th in the league.

The Diamondbacks had a solid win against the Pirates on May 5th with a 9-0 score. Eduardo Rodriguez played a key role by pitching seven scoreless innings. In that game, Ketel Marte and Geraldo Perdomo each contributed with multiple RBIs.

In their upcoming game, Zac Gallen will take the mound for the Diamondbacks. His current season record is 1-2 with a 4.45 ERA. The team will look to improve their performance against the Pirates and secure a win at home.

BTB Betting Pick

The Pirates are favored with a moneyline of -116. The Diamondbacks have a moneyline of -104. The Pirates rank higher in key pitching stats, like ERA and batting average against, which gives them the edge. I recommend picking the Pirates to win straight up.

The total for the game is set at 9.0. The Pirates have a strong pitching lineup with a low ERA, while the Diamondbacks have a high ERA of 5.01. Given the pitching strengths and weaknesses, I recommend taking the over on the total of 9.0. The projected score is Pirates 6, Diamondbacks 4.