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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Pittsburgh Pirates vs Philadelphia Phillies predictions for MLB Thursday.
The Philadelphia Phillies and Pittsburgh Pirates are scheduled to meet in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, starting at 12:35 PM ET.
Alan Rangel (0-1, 4.50 ERA) will start on the mound for the Phillies, while the Pirates are going with Jared Jones (1-1, 5.76 ERA).
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model gives the Phillies a slight edge with a 53.7% win probability over the Pirates.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's Pirates vs. Phillies matchup, including best bets and picks.
Pirates vs. Phillies prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's MLB matchup between the Pirates and Phillies, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Phillies a 53.7% chance of defeating the Pirates.
According to our model, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 62.7% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 10 runs has a 50.3% chance of staying under,.
Pirates vs. Phillies odds [7/2/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Pirates | Phillies |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-185) | -1.5 (+152) |
| Moneyline | +109 | -122 |
| Total | o10 (-110) | u10 (-109) |
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 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 | Pirates +1.5 | -185 |
| Moneyline | Phillies | -122 |
| Total | Under 10 | -109 |
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Phillies to win.
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
Thursday's MLB matchup between the Phillies and Pirates at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to start at 12:35 PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Thursday, July 2, 2026
- Time: 12:35 PM ET/9:35AM PT
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
Conclusion
We predict the Phillies, with a 53.7% win probability, will likely beat the Pirates in Thursday's MLB matchup.
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