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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Colorado Rockies vs Pittsburgh Pirates predictions for MLB Tuesday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the Colorado Rockies in MLB action at PNC Park on Tuesday, starting at 6:40 PM ET.
Paul Skenes (5-2, 2.36 ERA) will be on the bump for the Pirates, while the Rockies have opted for Michael Lorenzen (2-4, 6.92 ERA).
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model projects the Pirates as the most likely winner of the Rockies vs. Pirates game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Rockies vs. Pirates prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Rockies and Pirates, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Pirates a 71% chance of beating the Rockies.
According to our model, the Pirates (-1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 7.5 runs has a 54% chance of going over.
Rockies vs. Pirates odds [5/12/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rockies | Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (+105) | -1.5 (-120) |
| Moneyline | +240 | -290 |
| Total | o7.5 (-110) | u7.5 (-108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Rockies vs. Pirates picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Rockies +1.5 | +105 |
| Moneyline | Rockies | +240 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | -110 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Rockies vs. Pirates game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's MLB game between the Pirates and Rockies at PNC Park is scheduled to start at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: Colorado Rockies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: PNC Park
Conclusion
We predict the Pirates, with a 71% win probability, will likely beat the Rockies in Tuesday's MLB matchup.
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