Jun 12, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Marlins third baseman Javier Sanoja (right) greets designated hitter Liam Hicks (34) crossing home plate on a two run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
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Marlins vs Pirates Prediction 6/13/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

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MATCHUP Miami Marlins Pittsburgh Pirates
Team Records 35-35 35-35
Where PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
When Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time 04:05 PM EDT
TV MLB.TV

In this article we will formulate a Marlins vs Pirates prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, June 13th at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Miami Marlins Betting Preview

The Miami Marlins are 35-35 this season after they won game one by a score of 8-3 on Friday night. Miami was tied at two in the fifth inning, but they scored the next six runs to pull away with the win. The Marlins recorded 11 hits in the game and they were led by Hicks, who went 3-4 with one home run and two RBIs. Alcantara allowed five hits and three earned runs over 8.0 innings for the win, while King pitched the ninth. Prior to this series, Miami swept the Diamondbacks in three games and won two out of three against the Rays. 

This season, Miami has a 4.11 ERA with a 1.25 WHIP and a .226 opponent batting average, while they have scored 304 runs with a .246 batting average and a .324 on base percentage. Liam Hicks has led the Marlins with 13 home runs and 50 RBIs, while Otto Lopez has added five home runs and 31 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Miami is TBD. 

Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 35-35 this year after they lost game one by a score of 8-3 last night. Pittsburgh led 1-0 in the third inning, but they allowed eight of the next nine runs for the loss. The Pirates recorded six hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Lowe, who went 1-4 with one home run and one RBI. Ashcraft allowed five hits and two earned runs over 5.0 innings, while Dotel allowed four earned runs for the loss. Prior to this series, Pittsburgh lost two out of three against the Dodgers and all three against the Braves. 

This season, Pittsburgh has a 4.26 ERA with a 1.31 WHIP and a .235 opponent batting average, while they have scored 354 runs with a .253 batting average and a .334 on base percentage. Brandon Lowe has led the Pirates with 17 home runs and 46 RBIs, while Oneil Cruz has added 14 home runs and 44 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Pittsburgh is Bubba Chandler, who is 2-7 with a 4.91 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP over 62.1 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Pittsburgh Pirates will win

  • The Marlins have lost each of their last three day games at PNC Park following a win.
  • The Pirates have won 10 of their last 13 home games against NL East opponents following a loss.
  • The Marlins have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games at PNC Park following a road win.
  • The Pirates have covered the run line in each of their last three day games against the Marlins at PNC Park following a loss.

Why the Miami Marlins will win

  • The Marlins have won each of their last eight games against National League opponents following a win.
  • The Pirates have lost nine of their last 10 games against NL East opponents.
  • The Marlins have covered the run line in each of their last eight games against National League opponents following a win.
  • The Pirates have failed to cover the run line in each of their last five home games against NL East opponents.

Total Runs Facts

  • Each of the Pirates’ last nine home games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
  • Each of the Marlins’ last four day games after playing the previous day have gone UNDER the total runs line.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the last eight games between the Marlins and Pirates.
  • The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Marlins’ last four road games against NL Central opponents.

Pittsburgh Pirates Player Prop Facts

  • Jared Triolo has recorded a hit in each of the Pirates’ last six home games.
  • Brandon Lowe has hit a home run in each of the Pirates’ last two games.

Miami Marlins Player Prop Facts

  • Otto Lopez has recorded at least one hit in 13 of his last 14 appearances against NL Central opponents.
  • Xavier Edwards has hit a home run in five of the Marlins’ last 23 games against NL opponents.

Marlins vs Pirates Prediction 

Miami continued their winning streak with a blowout win on Friday night and they have scored 8+ runs in three of their last four games. The Marlins are 12-19 on the road this year, while the Pirates are 19-18 at home. Pittsburgh has lost six of their last seven games and they have allowed 8+ runs in four straight. The Pirates are starting Chandler, who has allowed four earned runs in three of his last five starts, while the Marlins haven’t named a starter. These teams are trending in opposite directions, so I will back Miami once again here.

David Racey's Pick: Marlins ML

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