Miami Marlins vs Pittsburgh Pirates Picks and Prediction for Saturday June 13 2026
The Miami Marlins travel to face the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05 PM ET with coverage available on MLB.TV. At the time of this writing the odds were not released. Be sure to check out our free MLB picks.
Starting Pitchers
Miami has not yet announced a starting pitcher for this contest. Pittsburgh is expected to start Bubba Chandler. Chandler enters the game with a 2-7 record, a 4.91 ERA, and a 1.44 WHIP across 62.1 innings. He has allowed 50 hits while striking out 62 batters. He has also issued 40 walks and surrendered eight home runs this season.
Miami Brings a Winning Streak Into Pittsburgh
The Marlins enter this matchup with a 34-35 overall record and an 11-19 mark on the road. Miami has won each of its last five games, recently winning over Arizona and Tampa Bay during that stretch. The Marlins most recently posted victories by scores of 2-0, 8-0, 10-6, 4-1, and 4-3. That winning streak has pushed Miami closer to the .500 mark and given the club plenty of confidence heading into this road series.
Miami is batting .245 as a team with 296 runs, 557 hits, and 57 home runs. The Marlins own a .323 on-base percentage and a .382 slugging percentage. Their pitching staff carries a 4.12 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP while limiting opponents to a .227 batting average. Miami has also drawn 247 walks and recorded 592 strikeouts.
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The biggest strength for Miami has been its pitching. The Marlins have the better ERA, WHIP, and opponent batting average compared to Pittsburgh. They have also allowed very little offense during their current five-game winning streak, including consecutive shutout victories in their two most recent games.
Pittsburgh Hopes to Reverse Recent Results
The Pirates come into this contest with a 35-34 overall record and a 19-17 record at home. Pittsburgh has lost four of its last five games. The Pirates recently lost to the Dodgers and Braves, with their only victory during that stretch coming in a 9-8 win over Los Angeles. Their most recent result was an 8-6 defeat against the Dodgers after a back-and-forth game.
Pittsburgh enters with a .254 team batting average, 351 runs scored, 604 hits, and 82 home runs. The Pirates have posted a .336 on-base percentage and a .405 slugging percentage. On the mound, they carry a 4.21 ERA and a 1.30 WHIP while allowing opponents to hit .234. Pittsburgh has also accumulated 256 walks and 627 strikeouts.
The primary strength for Pittsburgh is its offense. The Pirates lead Miami in batting average, runs scored, hits, home runs, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage. Even though the recent results have not gone their way, Pittsburgh continues to produce more offense overall than Miami.
Miami Marlins vs Pittsburgh Pirates Picks and Prediction
Miami Marlins vs Pittsburgh Pirates Pick
- Pick: Miami Marlins Moneyline
Miami enters this game as the hotter team, carrying a five-game winning streak into Pittsburgh. The Marlins have also been stronger on the mound this season, posting a better ERA, WHIP, and opponent batting average than the Pirates. While Pittsburgh owns the more productive offense, Miami's recent form and pitching advantage make the Marlins my preferred side.
Miami Marlins vs Pittsburgh Pirates Total Pick
- Take the under if the total is set at 8.5.
I would lean under if the total is set at 8.5. Miami has allowed very little offense during its current winning streak and owns the stronger overall pitching numbers in this matchup. While Pittsburgh has produced solid offensive statistics this season, the Marlins' recent run prevention suggests a lower-scoring game is possible.
Final Score Prediction: Miami Marlins 4 – Pittsburgh Pirates 3
This prediction was written before the completion of game play on Friday.
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