Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cleveland Guardians Betting Pick & Prediction for Game on 7/17

MLB game preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. The Pirates have a record of 50-47 and are ranked fourth in the NL Central. They are on a winning streak of three games and have won seven out of their last ten games.

The Cleveland Guardians hold a record of 51-46, placing them first in the AL Central. They are on a four-game winning streak and have a 6-4 record in their last ten games. The game will start at 7:10 PM on Friday, July 17, 2026, and will be aired on SN LA.

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates are coming off a strong performance in their recent games. They secured a big win against the Milwaukee Brewers on July 12th with a score of 14-5. Key players like Henry Davis and Marcell Ozuna contributed with home runs, helping the team collect 15 hits in the game.

The Pirates’ offense has been consistent this season. They lead the league in batting average at .263 and on-base percentage at .341. Their lineup features players like Brandon Lowe, who leads the team with 21 home runs, and Bryan Reynolds, who has a .283 batting average and 59 RBIs.

On the pitching side, Jared Jones is set to start the next game against the Cleveland Guardians. Jones holds a 1-1 record with a 4.37 ERA and has struck out 39 batters this season. The Pirates’ pitching staff has been solid, with a team ERA of 4.32, ranking 20th in the league.

Pirates vs Guardians Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians
  • Venue: Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH
  • Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Pirates Moneyline +107, Guardians Moneyline -127

Cleveland Guardians Team Preview

The Cleveland Guardians have been on a winning streak recently. They won four of their last five games. Their latest win was against the Miami Marlins, with a score of 5-2. Joey Cantillo pitched well, allowing just one earned run in five innings.

Offensively, the Guardians have shown improvement. In their last game, they had 11 hits, including two home runs. Brayan Rocchio was a standout, with two hits and two RBIs. Chase DeLauter also contributed with a home run and an RBI.

The Guardians’ overall hitting stats show they rank 22nd in batting average at .229. They have a solid on-base percentage, ranking 18th. With 93 stolen bases, they are ranked 4th in the league, indicating strong base-running skills.

BTB Betting Pick

The Pirates are slight underdogs with a moneyline of +107, while the Guardians are favored at -127. The Guardians have a stronger pitching staff with an ERA of 3.71, ranked 8th in the league. Given their pitching strength, picking the Guardians to win straight up seems reasonable.

The total for the game is set at 7.5. The Pirates have a higher batting average and on-base percentage, both ranked 1st in the league. With both teams having solid offensive stats, choosing the over on 7.5 runs is a good option.