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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates predictions for MLB Sunday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Milwaukee Brewers are scheduled to meet in MLB action at PNC Park on Sunday, starting at 12:15 PM ET.
Paul Skenes (7-8, 3.58 ERA) will start on the mound for the Pirates, pitting him against Robert Gasser (2-3, 4.15 ERA) for the Brewers.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Pirates a slight edge with a 55.0% win probability over the Brewers.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's Brewers vs. Pirates matchup, including best bets and picks.
Brewers vs. Pirates prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's MLB game between the Brewers and Pirates, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Pirates a 55.0% chance of beating the Brewers.
According to our model, the Brewers (+1.5) have a 61.5% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 51.5% chance of going over,.
Brewers vs. Pirates odds [7/12/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Brewers | Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-182) | -1.5 (+174) |
| Moneyline | +120 | -120 |
| Total | o8.5 (+104) | u8.5 (-104) |
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+174 |
| Moneyline | Pirates | -120 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | novig+104 |
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
Sunday's MLB action between the Pirates and Brewers at PNC Park is scheduled to commence at 12:15 PM ET.
- Who: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
- Time: 12:15 PM ET/9:15AM PT
- Venue: PNC Park
Conclusion
We predict the Pirates, with a 55.0% win probability, will likely beat the Brewers in Sunday's MLB matchup.
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