Pittsburgh Pirates vs Atlanta Braves Prediction 6/7/2026 Today’s MLB Picks
Chris Ruffolo
Jun 5, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) hits a single against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the fifth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
MATCHUP
Pittsburgh Pirates
Atlanta Braves
Team Records
34-32
45-21
Spread
+1.5 -150
-1.5 124
Moneyline
+133
-161
Total
Over 8.5 (-112)
Under 8.5 (-108)
Where
Truist Park, Atlanta, Georgia
When
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Time
01:35 PM EDT
TV
MLB.TV
The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Atlanta Braves meet Sunday in MLB action from Truist Park. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves prediction.
Starting Pitching Matchup
The Pittsburgh Pirates will send out Bubba Chandler here and is 2-6 with a 5.05 ERA and 55 strikeouts this season. This will be Chandler’s second career start against the Braves. The Braves will tab Bryce Elder for the start here and Elder is 5-3 with a 2.63 ERA and 67 strikeouts this season. In his career, Elder is 1-2 with a 5.00 ERA and 22 strikeouts against Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Pirates Recap
The Pittsburgh Pirates will be looking to shake off a 6-3 loss at the hands of the Braves last time out to sit at 34-31 this season. After this series, the Pirates will head home for a series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Pirates Drop Back-To-Back Games
Entering Saturday, Oneil Cruz has 66 hits including 10 doubles, 14 home runs and 44 RBIs while Ryan O’Hearn has 51 hits with 6 doubles, 9 home runs and 33 RBIs this season. Nick Gonzales has 67 hits with 10 doubles and 30 RBIs while Brandon Lowe has 57 hits with 14 doubles, 15 home runs and 40 RBIs and Bryan Reynolds has 60 hits with 12 doubles, 2 triples, 6 home runs and 39 RBIs as well this season.
Atlanta Braves Recap
The Atlanta Braves come into this game looking to add on to their win over the Pirates from Saturday to sit at 44-21 this season. After this series, the Braves will head on the road for a series against the Chicago White Sox.
Braves Win 7 Of Last 9
Going into Saturday, Drake Baldwin has 57 hits with 6 doubles, 13 home runs and 38 RBIs while Matt Olson has 68 hits with 19 doubles, 17 homers and 47 RBIs. Ozzie Albies has added 68 hits with 11 doubles, 10 home runs and 34 RBIs and Ronald Acuna Jr. has 47 hits with 10 doubles, a triple, 7 home runs and 22 RBIs. Austin Riley has 48 hits with 9 doubles, 8 home runs and 33 RBIs and Michael Harris II has 67 hits with 8 doubles, 13 home runs and 37 RBIs and Mauricio Dubon has 57 hits with 13 doubles, 2 triples, 6 home runs and 36 RBIs this season.
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Atlanta Braves Betting Trends: June 7, 2026
Probable Starting Pitcher: Bryce Elder Record this season: 5-3 ERA: 2.63
Home Record: 3-1
Last 5 against Pirates: 1-2
Why the Atlanta Braves will win
The Pirates have lost each of their last six games against NL East opponents.
The Braves have won seven of their last eight home games against teams that held a winning record.
The Pirates have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games against NL East opponents.
The Braves have covered the run line in six of their last seven day games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
The Pirates have lost the first inning in three of their last four day games at Truist Park.
The Pirates have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four games against NL East opponents.
The Braves have led after 3 innings in five of their last six day games against opponents that held a winning record.
Probable Starting Pitcher: Bubba Chandler Record this season: 2-6 ERA: 5.05
Road Record: 1-3
Last 5 against Braves: 1-0
Why the Pittsburgh Pirates will win
The Pirates have won four of their last five games as underdogs against the Braves following a loss.
The Braves have lost three of their last four games as favorites against the Pirates following a win.
The Pirates have covered the run line in nine of their last 10 games against the Braves following a loss.
The Braves have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven games against the Pirates following a win.
The Braves have trailed after 5 innings in four of their last five day games against National League opponents.
The Pirates have led after 3 innings in four of their last five day games.
Total Runs Facts
Ten of the Pirates’ last 11 games have gone OVER the total runs line.
Seven of the Braves’ last eight games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of Bubba Chandler’s last six appearances as a starter.
The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Braves’ last eight home games against National League opponents.
Atlanta Braves Player Prop Facts
Mauricio Dubon has hit a home run in three of the Braves’ last four games.
Ronald Acuna Jr. has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 appearances against the Pirates.
Matt Olson ranks T6th in the league in Home Runs (17) this season.
Pittsburgh Pirates Player Prop Facts
Oneil Cruz has hit a home run in three of his last four Sunday appearances with the Pirates as underdogs.
Marcell Ozuna has recorded at least one hit in each of his last six appearances against the Braves.
Oneil Cruz ranks 4th in the league in Steals (21) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
The Braves rank 1st in the league for RBIs this season (334).
The Braves rank 2nd in the league for runs scored this season (341).
The Pirates rank T2nd in the league for hits this season (571).
The Pirates rank 2nd in the league for on-base percentage this season (.337).
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves Prediction
I’m on the over in this one. I think this Pirates lineup is a tough matchup for Chandler with Chandler’s control issues and I think Elder on the flipside is pitching slightly above his pay grade and is due for some regression. This to me feels like a high-scoring affair so give me the over in this one.
