Pittsburgh Pirates vs Philadelphia Phillies Betting Pick & Prediction for 7/1

MLB game preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will play against the Philadelphia Phillies in an MLB regular season game. This game will take place at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The Pirates have a record of 43-43 and are ranked fourth in the NL Central. The Phillies hold a 48-38 record and are second in the NL East.

Paul Skenes will pitch for the Pirates. He has a 6-7 record with a 3.10 ERA this season. The Phillies will have Zack Wheeler on the mound. Wheeler has an impressive 8-1 record and a 2.03 ERA. The game is set for Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 6:40 PM and will be broadcast on NBC. Weather conditions are expected to be very hot with a light breeze.

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates have seen mixed results in their recent games. On June 30th, they lost to the Philadelphia Phillies by a score of 8-0, managing only five hits with no home runs. Bubba Chandler pitched over six innings, allowing five earned runs.

In contrast, the Pirates secured a win against the Phillies on June 29th with an 11-7 victory. The team hit three home runs, with Endy Rodríguez contributing four RBIs. Braxton Ashcraft started on the mound, giving up five earned runs over six innings.

The Pirates have some strong performers in their lineup. Brandon Lowe leads the team with 20 home runs, and Nick Gonzales maintains a batting average of .294. Paul Skenes will be the starting pitcher for the upcoming game, holding a season ERA of 3.10.

Pirates vs Phillies Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies
  • Venue: Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA
  • Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Pirates Moneyline +115, Phillies Moneyline -137, Pirates Runline +1.5 (-182), Phillies Runline -1.5 (+152), Total Over 8.0 (-115), Total Under 8.0 (-105)

Philadelphia Phillies Team Preview

The Philadelphia Phillies are coming off a dominant win against the Pittsburgh Pirates. They secured an 8-0 victory with 12 hits, including three extra-base hits and one home run. Cristopher Sánchez was stellar on the mound, pitching seven innings and allowing only three hits with no earned runs.

In their previous game, the Phillies faced a setback with an 11-7 loss to the Pirates. Despite hitting four home runs, they couldn’t overcome Aaron Nola’s struggles on the mound, as he gave up seven earned runs in just over four innings. Brandon Marsh and Bryce Harper both contributed with home runs, but it wasn’t enough.

The Phillies’ batting lineup remains strong, with key players like Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper leading the charge. Schwarber has 30 home runs this season, ranking first on the team. Zack Wheeler is set to pitch next, bringing an impressive 2.03 ERA to the mound for the upcoming game.

BTB Betting Pick

The Phillies are favored to win with a moneyline of -137 against the Pirates’ +115. The Phillies have a better team batting average and on-base percentage, which gives them an edge in scoring. The projected score is Phillies 5, Pirates 4, suggesting a close game but leaning towards a Phillies win.

The total for the game is set at 8.0. Both teams have solid hitting stats, with the Phillies ranked 4th in home runs and the Pirates ranked 5th. The projected total score is 9, indicating that the game might go over the 8.0 total. Consider betting on the over at -115.