| MATCHUP | Colorado Rockies | Pittsburgh Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 16-25 | 22-19 |
| Spread | +1.5 119 | -1.5 -143 |
| Moneyline | +268 | -341 |
| Total | Over 7.5 (-118) | Under 7.5 (-102) |
| Where | PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | |
| When | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:40 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
The Colorado Rockies and the Pittsburgh Pirates will meet on Tuesday night in the opening game of a three‑game National League series at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Colorado Rockies Betting Preview
The Colorado Rockies enter Tuesday’s contest with a 16–25 overall record (5th in the National League West) and an 8–14 mark on the road. The Rockies offense has performed relatively well this season. Through 41 games played in 2026, the Colorado Rockies have compiled 175 runs scored (15th in MLB), 72 doubles (5th in MLB), 41 home runs and a .250 team batting average which ranks seventh in Major League Baseball.
The Rockies arrive at tomorrow’s game in below average form. More specifically, Colorado has lost eight of the team’s last ten games played this season, including a 10–5 loss to the New York Mets last week.
Colorado will turn to right hander Michael Lorenzen in this contest. In nine starts made this season, Lorenzen has compiled a 2–4 win‑loss record, a 6.92 ERA, a 1.90 WHIP and 26 strikeouts, while allowing 62 hits and 12 walks in 39 innings pitched. Lorenzen will look to rebound from his early season struggles in tomorrow’s matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Shifting our focus to the Colorado offense, the Rockies lineup features outfielder Troy Johnston and catcher Hunter Goodman. Troy Johnston enters this contest with a .325 batting average (7th in MLB), 2 home runs, 11 walks, 18 RBIs and an .845 OPS. Hunter Goodman has compiled 10 home runs (14th in MLB), 7 doubles, 11 walks, 17 RBIs and an .821 OPS.
Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates enter tomorrow’s matchup with a 22–19 overall record (4th in the National League Central) and an 11-9 mark at home. The Pirates have played quality baseball recently, winning six of the team’s last nine games played, including a thrilling 1–0 shutout win over the Arizona Diamondbacks five days ago.
Pittsburgh will start right‑hander Paul Skenes, who has been one of the most dominant starting pitchers in Major League Baseball this season. In eight starts made this season, Skenes has compiled a 5–2 record, a 2.36 ERA, 47 strikeouts and a 0.71 WHIP (1st in MLB), while allowing just 23 hits and 7 walks in 42 innings pitched.
The Pittsburgh Pirates lineup features outfielders Oneil Cruz and Ryan O’Hearn. Cruz has tallied a .255 batting average, 10 home runs (14th in MLB), 29 RBIs (9th in MLB), 14 walks, 15 stolen bases and a .793 OPS. Ryan O’Hearn has compiled a .289 batting average, 18 walks, 5 home runs, 5 doubles and an .802 OPS.
Why the Colorado Rockies will win.
• Offensive balance. Troy Johnston and Hunter Goodman provide the Colorado Rockies lineup with consistent offensive production.
• Consistent lineup. Colorado has compiled a .250 team batting average which ranks seventh in Major League Baseball
• Enhanced motivation. The Colorado Rockies have lost eight of the team’s last ten games played this season.
Why the Pittsburgh Pirates will win.
• Starting pitching edge. In eight starts made this season, Paul Skenes has compiled a 5–2 record, a 2.36 ERA, 47 strikeouts and a 0.71 WHIP which ranks first in Major League Baseball.
• Home field advantage. The Pirates have amassed an 11–9 record at home this season.
• Current form. The Pittsburgh Pirates have won six of the team’s last nine games played this season.
Colorado Rockies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction
In my view, this matchup clearly favors the Pittsburgh Pirates. Pittsburgh starting pitcher Paul Skenes has pitched exceptionally well in 2026, compiling a 5-2 win-loss record, a 2.36 ERA and a 0.71 WHIP which ranks first in Major League Baseball. Additionally, the Pirates have won six of the team’s last nine games. The Rockies arrive at tomorrow’s contest in rather poor form (lost 8 of last 10 games). With that said, the Pirates are the side to be on in this one. I am backing the Pittsburgh Pirates to cover the 1.5 runs in this game.