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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Pittsburgh Pirates vs Philadelphia Phillies predictions for MLB Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates will meet in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday, starting at 6:40 PM ET.
Zack Wheeler (8-1, 2.03 ERA) will get the ball for the Phillies, pitting him against Paul Skenes (6-7, 3.10 ERA) for the Pirates.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model predicts the Phillies as the most likely winner of the Pirates vs. Phillies game.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Pirates vs. Phillies prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's MLB matchup between the Pirates and Phillies, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Phillies a 57.3% chance of defeating the Pirates.
According to our model, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 60.6% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of eight runs has a 54.2% chance of going over,.
Pirates vs. Phillies odds [7/1/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Pirates | Phillies |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-175) | -1.5 (+150) |
| Moneyline | +122 | -144 |
| Total | o8 (-114) | u8 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Pirates vs. Phillies 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 | Phillies -1.5 | +150 |
| Moneyline | Phillies | -144 |
| Total | Over 8 | -114 |
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Pirates vs. Phillies game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's MLB matchup between the Phillies and Pirates at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to begin at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
Conclusion
We predict the Phillies, with a 57.3% win probability, will likely beat the Pirates in Wednesday's MLB matchup.
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