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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Pittsburgh Pirates vs Colorado Rockies predictions for MLB Sunday.
The Colorado Rockies will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Coors Field on Sunday, beginning at 3:10 PM ET.
Michael Lorenzen (2-8, 7.13 ERA) will start on the mound for the Rockies, while the Pirates have opted for Jared Jones (1-1, 6.23 ERA).
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model predicts the Pirates as the most likely winner of the Pirates vs. Rockies game.
This article offers further insights into Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Pirates vs. Rockies prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's MLB matchup between the Pirates and Rockies, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Pirates a 57.0% chance of beating the Rockies.
According to our model, the Rockies (+1.5) have a 53.6% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 11.5 runs has a 53.1% chance of going over,.
Pirates vs. Rockies odds [6/21/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Pirates | Rockies |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+106) | +1.5 (-125) |
| Moneyline | -136 | +125 |
| Total | o11.5 (-115) | u11.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Pirates vs. Rockies picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current 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 | -125 |
| Moneyline | Pirates | -136 |
| Total | Over 11.5 | -115 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 11.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Pirates vs. Rockies game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's MLB matchup between the Rockies and Pirates at Coors Field is scheduled to start at 3:10 PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies
- Date: Sunday, June 21, 2026
- Time: 3:10 PM ET/12:10PM PT
- Venue: Coors Field
Conclusion
We predict the Pirates, with a 57.0% win probability, will likely beat the Rockies in Sunday's MLB matchup.
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