Pick details
| MATCHUP | Pittsburgh Pirates | Oakland Athletics |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 36-37 | 36-36 |
| Spread | +1.5 -169 | -1.5 139 |
| Moneyline | +119 | -143 |
| Total | Over 11 (100) | Under 11 (-120) |
| Where | Sutter Health Park, Sacramento, California | |
| When | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 | |
| Time | 09:40 PM EDT | |
| TV | MLB.TV | |
The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Athletics meet Tuesday in MLB action from Sutter Health Park. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Pittsburgh Pirates will send out Mitch Keller for the start here and Keller is 5-4 with a 5.14 ERA and 58 strikeouts this season. Jack Perkins will start for the A’s and is 2-3 with a 6.25 ERA and 43 strikeouts this season.
Pittsburgh Pirates Recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates come into this game looking to bounce back from their 11-2 loss at the hands of the Athletics on Monday to sit at 36-37 this season. After this series, the Pirates will head on the road for a series against the Colorado Rockies.
Pirates Lose 8 Of Last 10
Entering Monday, Oneil Cruz has 66 hits including 10 doubles, 14 home runs and 44 RBIs while Ryan O’Hearn has 57 hits with 6 doubles, 10 home runs and 35 RBIs this season. Nick Gonzales has 74 hits with 11 doubles and 31 RBIs while Brandon Lowe has 61 hits with 16 doubles, 17 home runs and 46 RBIs and Bryan Reynolds has 69 hits with 16 doubles, 2 triples, 8 home runs and 42 RBIs as well this season.
Athletics Recap
The Athletics come into this game looking to add on their win over Pittsburgh from Monday to sit at 36-36 on the year. After this series, the Athletics will take on the Angels in a division series at home.
Athletics Win 5 Of Last 6
Going into Monday, Shea Langeliers has 75 hits with 15 doubles, 18 home runs and 36 RBIs while Tyler Soderstrom’s added 60 hits with 19 doubles, 2 triples, 12 home runs and 39 RBIs. Brent Rooker has 36 hits with 10 home runs and 29 RBIs. Jacob Wilson also has 48 hits with 8 doubles, 3 home runs and 21 RBIs and Nick Kurtz has 72 hits with 13 doubles, 16 home runs and 52 RBIs this season.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Athletics Prediction
I’m on the Athletics in this one. I just think that Mitch Keller is on the verge of getting removed from the Pirates’ rotation as he’s been highly ineffective this season. I’m not the biggest fan of Jack Perkins, but the A’s should be able to back him up here and I think the A’s pick up the win.
Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Athletics -130
