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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates predictions for MLB Friday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers will meet in MLB action at PNC Park on Friday, starting at 6:40 PM ET.
The Pirates will send Braxton Ashcraft (9-3, 3.24 ERA) to the mound, while the Brewers have opted for Brandon Sproat (3-4, 5.13 ERA).
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model gives the Pirates a slight edge with a 52.8% win probability over the Brewers.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's Brewers vs. Pirates matchup, including best bets and picks.
Brewers vs. Pirates prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's MLB matchup between the Brewers and Pirates, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Pirates a 52.8% chance of beating the Brewers.
According to our model, the Brewers (+1.5) have a 63.3% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 52.6% chance of going over,.
Brewers vs. Pirates odds [7/10/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Brewers | Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-182) | -1.5 (+173) |
| Moneyline | +115 | -117 |
| Total | o8.5 (+106) | u8.5 (+108) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Brewers vs. Pirates picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | Pirates -1.5 | novig+173 |
| Moneyline | Brewers | novig+115 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | kalshi+106 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Brewers vs. Pirates game-day updates and essential details
Friday's MLB action between the Pirates and Brewers at PNC Park is scheduled to start at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: PNC Park
Conclusion
We predict the Pirates, with a 52.8% win probability, will likely beat the Brewers in Friday's MLB matchup.
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