Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedAugust 12, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:August 12, 2025 ,

MLB Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers Prediction 8/12

The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to play against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 7:40 PM. The game will take place at American Family Field in Milwaukee, WI. The Brewers have a strong record of 74-44 and are on a 10-game winning streak, while the Pirates have a record of 51-69 and are on a 3-game losing streak.

Pirates vs. Brewers Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Milwaukee Brewers -118. The Brewers have a strong home record at 40-20 and are on a 10-game winning streak. The Pirates struggle on the road with a 17-40 record.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.0 (-101). The Brewers have scored at least 7 runs in their last five games, and the Pirates’ recent games have also seen high scores.

Team Trends

  • The Milwaukee Brewers have a strong home record of 40-20 this season.
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have struggled on the road with a 17-40 record.
  • The Brewers are on a winning streak, having won their last 10 games.
  • The Pirates have lost their last three games, including a recent 7-1 loss to the Brewers.
  • Milwaukee’s Jose Quintana had a solid performance in the last game against the Pirates, allowing only 1 run over 6 innings.

Pirates vs Brewers Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will visit the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. The Pirates are struggling with a 51-69 record and a 3-game losing streak. Paul Skenes will start for the Pirates. He has an ERA of 1.94 and a WHIP of 0.93. Skenes aims to improve his 7-8 record.

The Brewers have a strong 74-44 record. They are on a 10-game winning streak. Freddy Peralta will pitch for Milwaukee. He has an ERA of 3.03 and a WHIP of 1.14. Peralta holds a 13-5 record this season.

Milwaukee Brewers: Strong Performers and Pitching Power

The Milwaukee Brewers have some key hitters leading their lineup. Brice Turang stands out with a .278 batting average and 70 runs. William Contreras adds power with 12 home runs and a .355 on-base percentage. Freddy Peralta is the starting pitcher for the Brewers. He has an ERA of 3.03 and a WHIP of 1.14. His record is 13 wins and 5 losses, showing his skill on the mound. The Brewers rank 3rd in batting average and on-base percentage this season. They have hit 122 home runs and 181 doubles. Their pitching staff ranks 2nd in earned run average and batting average against, making them a tough team to beat.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Key Players and Pitching Analysis

The Pittsburgh Pirates have some standout players in their lineup. Andrew McCutchen leads the team with 11 home runs and a .333 on-base percentage. Isiah Kiner-Falefa follows with a .271 batting average and 36 runs scored. Spencer Horwitz and Nick Gonzales bring depth to the Pirates’ offense. Horwitz has a .266 batting average, while Gonzales is hitting .276. Joey Bart adds to the lineup with a .348 on-base percentage. On the mound, Paul Skenes starts for the Pirates. He has an ERA of 1.94 and a WHIP of 0.93. His record is 7 wins and 8 losses, indicating solid performance.

Final Betting Pick

The Milwaukee Brewers are a solid pick on the money line at -118. They have a strong home record of 40-20 and are on a 10-game winning streak. Freddy Peralta’s record of 13-5 and 3.03 ERA adds confidence to this choice. The Pirates have a poor road record of 17-40, which makes it hard for them to compete away from home.

Choosing the over 7.0 runs at -101 is a good option. The Brewers have been scoring well, with at least 7 runs in their last five games. The Pirates’ recent games have also seen high scores, like their 14-8 loss to the Reds. These factors suggest that both teams could contribute to a high-scoring game.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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