Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/24

MLB game preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Milwaukee Brewers are set for an MLB regular season game at American Family Field. The Pirates have a record of 14-11 and rank fourth in the NL Central. They are on a one-game losing streak and have gone 5-5 in their last ten games.

The Brewers have a record of 13-11 and are ranked fifth in the same division. They are on a two-game losing streak and also have a 5-5 record in their last ten games. The game will take place on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 7:40 PM and will be broadcast on BREW.

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates have had mixed results in their recent games. They recently lost to the Texas Rangers by 5 runs, with a final score of 6-1. In that game, Bubba Chandler struggled on the mound, allowing 6 earned runs in 4 innings.

In their previous game against the Rangers, the Pirates secured a win by 4 runs, ending the game at 8-4. Braxton Ashcraft delivered a strong performance, pitching 7 innings and giving up only 2 earned runs. Oneil Cruz contributed with a home run and 3 RBIs in that game.

The Pirates’ batting lineup features players like Oneil Cruz and Ryan O’Hearn, who have been key contributors. Cruz has 8 home runs and 23 RBIs this season, while O’Hearn has a batting average of .325. On the mound, Paul Skenes is set to start against the Milwaukee Brewers, holding a 3-1 record and a 3.27 ERA so far this season.

Pirates vs Brewers Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers
  • Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
  • Date: April 24, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Pirates Moneyline -137, Brewers Moneyline +116

Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers are getting ready for their next game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Brandon Woodruff will be the starting pitcher for the Brewers. He has a 2-0 record with a 3.42 ERA and 20 strikeouts so far this season.

In their recent games, the Brewers have had mixed results. They lost their last game to the Detroit Tigers by a score of 5-4. However, they managed to score 12 runs in a win against the Tigers a few games earlier.

The Brewers’ lineup features some strong hitters. William Contreras and Brice Turang have been performing well, with Contreras batting .302 and Turang having a .280 average. Gary Sánchez has also contributed with five home runs this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Pirates are favored with a moneyline of -137. They rank higher in batting average and on-base percentage compared to the Brewers. The Pirates’ pitching also holds an edge with a lower ERA of 3.45. These factors make the Pirates the pick to win the game straight up.

The total for the game is set at 7.0. The Pirates’ strong pitching, combined with the Brewers’ lower slugging percentage, suggests a lower-scoring game. The projected score leans towards a total under 7, making the under 7.0 (-111) a reasonable choice.