Rockies vs Pirates Prediction 5/13/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

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

Colorado Rockies Betting Preview

The Colorado Rockies are 16-26 this season after they lost game one by a score of 3-1 last night. Colorado had trouble at the plate for most of the game, but did score in the ninth inning to avoid the shutout. The Rockies recorded four hits in the game and they were led by Goodman, who went 1-4 with one RBI. Lorenzen allowed five hits and two earned runs over 5.0 innings for the loss, while Vodnik allowed one earned run in relief. Prior to this series, Colorado lost two out of three against the Phillies and two out of three against the Mets. 

This season, Colorado has a 4.81 ERA with a 1.42 WHIP and a .270 opponent batting average, while they have scored 176 runs with a .248 batting average and a .316 on base percentage. Mickey Moniak has led the Rockies with 11 home runs and 21 RBIs, while TJ Rumfield has added five home runs and 21 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Colorado is Jose Quintana, who is 1-2 with a 3.90 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP over 30.0 innings pitched this season. 

Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates are 23-19 this year after they won game one by a score of 3-1 on Tuesday. Pittsburgh scored the first three runs in the game and they cruised to the easy win. The Pirates recorded nine hits in the game and they were led by Gonzales, who went 2-4 with one RBI. Skenes allowed two hits and zero earned runs over 8.0 innings for the win, while Soto picked up the save. Prior to this series, Pittsburgh lost two out of three against the Giants, but did win two out of three against the Diamondbacks before that. 

This season, Pittsburgh has a 3.67 ERA with a 1.22 WHIP and a .221 opponent batting average, while they have scored 209 runs with a .250 batting average and a .337 on base percentage. Oneil Cruz has led the Pirates with 10 home runs and 29 RBIs, while Brandon Lowe has added 10 home runs and 28 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Pittsburgh is Mitch Keller, who is 4-1 with a 2.87 ERA and a 1.04 WHIP over 47.0 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Pittsburgh Pirates will win

• The Rockies have lost each of their last six games at PNC Park.
• The Pirates have won each of their last five games against the Rockies.
• The Rockies have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
• The Pirates have covered the run line in each of their last five home games against the Rockies.
• The Rockies have trailed after 3 innings in five of their last six games as underdogs.
• The Rockies have lost the first inning in three of their last four night games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
• The Rockies have trailed after 5 innings in seven of their last eight road games against NL Central opponents.

Why the Colorado Rockies will win

• The Pirates have lost four of their last six games as favorites following a win.
• The Rockies have won each of their last three Wednesday games as underdogs against NL Central opponents.
• The Pirates have failed to cover the run line in seven of their last eight night games following a win.
• The Rockies have covered the run line in each of their last six Wednesday games as road underdogs against NL Central opponents.

Total Runs Facts

• Seven of the Rockies’ last eight night games against National League opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Each of the last three games between the Rockies and Pirates have gone UNDER the total runs line.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Rockies’ last eight night games against National League opponents.
• The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in four of the Pirates’ last five home games.

Pittsburgh Pirates Player Prop Facts

• Jared Triolo has hit a home run in each of his last two home appearances against the Rockies.
• Mitch Keller has recorded a win in each of his last three appearances in night games against NL West teams that held a losing record.
• Mitch Keller has recorded five or more strikeouts in three of his last four appearances.
• Brandon Lowe has recorded at least one hit in each of his last six appearances against the Rockies.
• Nick Gonzales ranks 6th amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.321) this season.

Colorado Rockies Player Prop Facts

• Hunter Goodman has hit at least one home run in three of his seven previous appearances against the Pirates.
• Jose Quintana has recorded four or more strikeouts in each of his last six appearances at PNC Park against opponents that held a winning record.
• Hunter Goodman has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 15 Wednesday appearances against NL teams that held a winning record.
• Troy Johnston ranks 5th amongst qualified players for Batting Average (.328) this season.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Pirates rank 4th in the league for hits this season (364).
• The Pirates rank 4th in the league for RBIs this season (202).
• The Rockies rank 29th in the league for ERA this season (4.81).
• The Rockies rank T29th in the league for home runs allowed this season (59).

Rockies vs Pirates Prediction 

Pittsburgh got a great outing from Skenes on Tuesday to get the win, but they have alternated wins and losses over their last five games. The Pirates are 12-9 at home this year, while the Rockies are 8-15 on the road. Colorado has lost three in a row and they have scored a total of four runs in those losses. The Rockies are starting Quintana, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three straight starts, while the Pirates are starting Keller, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last four outings. Take the under here.

David Racey's Pick: Under 8.5