Giants vs Pirates Prediction 9/3/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Giants vs Pirates prediction for this MLB game on Thursday, September 3rd at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

San Francisco Giants Betting Preview

The San Francisco Giants are 58-82 this year after they split the first two games by scores of 12-13 and 5-4. In game two, San Francisco blew a 3-1 lead in the later innings, but they scored twice in the 10th for the win. The Giants recorded seven hits in the game and they were led by Hill, who went 1-4 with two RBIs. Roupp allowed two hits and one earned run over 5.0 innings, while Seymour blew the save and Foley got the win. Prior to this series, San Francisco won a makeup game with the Braves and split four games with the Diamondbacks. 

This season, San Francisco has a 4.38 ERA with a 1.36 WHIP and a .249 opponent batting average, while they have scored 584 runs with a .248 batting average and a .309 on base percentage. Rafael Devers has led the Giants with 32 home runs and 83 RBIs, while Willy Adames has added 21 home runs and 51 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for San Francisco is Blade Tidwell, who is 0-1 with a 4.54 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP over 37.2 innings pitched this year. 

Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 68-72 this season after they lost game two by a score of 4-5 on Wednesday night. Pittsburgh struggled offensively for most of the night and stranded a runner on third in the sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth innings for the loss. The Pirates recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Cruz, who went 1-4 with one RBI. Chandler allowed five hits and three earned runs over 5.0 innings, while Doval picked up the loss. Prior to this series, Pittsburgh won two out of three against the Cardinals and two out of three against the Padres. 

This season, Pittsburgh has a 4.24 ERA with a 1.32 WHIP and a .239 opponent batting average, while they have scored 686 runs with a .253 batting average and a .331 on base percentage. Brandon Lowe has led the Pirates with 29 home runs and 83 RBIs, while Ryan O’Hearn has added 17 home runs and 69 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Pittsburgh is TBD. 

Why the Pittsburgh Pirates will win

• The Giants have lost each of their last eight road games following a road win.
• The Pirates have won four of their last five games at PNC Park following a home loss.
• The Pirates have covered the run line in six of their last seven day games against NL West opponents that held a losing record.
• The Giants have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven day games after going to extra innings.
• The Giants have trailed after 5 innings in five of their last six road games against NL opponents.
• The Giants have trailed after 3 innings in three of their last four games as road underdogs against NL opponents.

Why the San Francisco Giants will win

• The Pirates have lost each of their last four games as favorites against the Giants following a home loss.
• The Giants have won five of their last six games as road underdogs against the Pirates following a win.
• The Giants have covered the run line in each of their last seven road games against NL Central opponents.
• The Pirates have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games as home favorites against NL West opponents.
• The Pirates have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four home games against NL West opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Ten of the Pirates’ last 12 games following an extra innings loss have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• Four of the Giants’ last five games as underdogs against the Pirates have gone OVER the total runs line.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in nine of the Giants’ last 10 road games against NL opponents.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Pirates’ last five games as home favorites against NL opponents.

Pittsburgh Pirates Player Prop Facts

• Esmerlyn Valdez has hit a home run in four of his last seven appearances in day games against teams that held a losing record.
• Bryan Reynolds has recorded at least one hit in each of the Pirates’ last 11 games as home favorites.

San Francisco Giants Player Prop Facts

• Rafael Devers has hit a home run in each of the Giants’ last six games against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• Rafael Devers has recorded at least one hit in each of the Giants’ last 10 games.

Giants vs Pirates Prediction

Pittsburgh had their winning streak snapped on Wednesday in game two and they struggled with runners in scoring position in the loss. The Pirates are 35-33 at home this year, while the Giants are 25-46 on the road. San Francisco has also won three of their last four games and their offense is hitting very well. The Giants are starting Tidwell, who has allowed six earned runs in two of his last three outings, while the Pirates are using a bullpen game. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 8.5