Pick details
| MATCHUP | Pittsburgh Pirates | Arizona Diamondbacks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 19-16 | 16-17 |
| Spread | -1.5 150 | +1.5 -182 |
| Moneyline | +102 | -122 |
| Total | Over 9 (-108) | Under 9 (-112) |
| Where | Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona | |
| When | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:40 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates enter Sunday’s contest with a 19–16 overall record (5th in the National League Central) and an 8-7 mark on the road. The Pirates offense has performed relatively well to this point of the 2026 regular season. Let me be more specific. The Pittsburgh Pirates have compiled 180 runs scored (5th in MLB), 49 doubles, a .253 batting average and 38 home runs which ranks 12th in Major League Baseball.The Pirates arrive at tomorrow’s game in good form. Pittsburgh has won three consecutive games played this season, including a dominant 17-7 win over the Cincinnati Reds two days ago.
Pittsburgh will turn to right‑hander Bubba Chandler in this contest. In six starts made this season, Chandler has compiled a 1–3 win‑loss record, a 4.97 ERA, a 1.48 WHIP and 27 strikeouts, while allowing 23 hits and 20 walks in 29 innings pitched. Chandler will look to rebound from his slow start to the 2026 campaign in tomorrow’s matchup with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Shifting our focus to the Pirates offense, Pittsburgh has amassed a strong lineup featuring Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds. Oneil Cruz has tallied a .264 batting average, 9 home runs (14th in MLB), 28 RBIs (5th in MLB) and an .822 OPS, while Bryan Reynolds has compiled a .258 batting average, 4 home runs, 22 RBIs, 5 doubles, and an .831 OPS.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks enter Sunday’s matchup with a 16–17 overall record (3rd in the National League West) and a 9–6 mark at home. Arizona has played below average baseball recently. The Diamondbacks have lost four consecutive games, including a 13–1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers earlier this week.Arizona will start left‑hander Eduardo Rodríguez, who has been one of the most reliable hurlers in the Diamondbacks starting pitching rotation. In six starts made this season, Rodríguez has compiled a 2-0 record, a 3.03 ERA, a 1.41 WHIP and 22 strikeouts, while allowing 30 hits and 16 walks in 32.2 innings pitched.
Offensively, the Arizona Diamondbacks lineup features Corbin Carroll and Ildemaro Vargas. Carroll has tallied a .273 batting average, 4 home runs, 18 RBIs, 17 walks and an .890 OPS (25th in MLB). Vargas has amassed a rather impressive .382 batting average (1st in MLB), 6 home runs, 21 RBIs and a 1.063 OPS which ranks fourth in Major League Baseball.
Why the Pittsburgh Pirates will win.
• Offensive balance. Oneil Cruz and Bryan Reynolds continue to anchor the Pirates lineup.• Run scoring potential. The Pittsburgh Pirates have amassed 180 runs scored this season which ranks 5th in Major League Baseball.
• Recent momentum. The Pittsburgh Pirates arrive at tomorrow’s contest on the heels of a three-game winning streak.
Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win.
• Starting pitching edge. Eduardo Rodríguez has compiled a 2-0 record, a 3.03 ERA and a 1.41 WHIP in six starts made this season.• Home field advantage. The Diamondbacks have amassed a 9–6 record at home this season.
• Offensive production. Carroll and Vargas provide a strong core to the Diamondbacks lineup.
