Marlins vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 13 August 2026
Last updated: Aug 12, 2026, 10:36PM | Published: Aug 12, 2026, 4:37AM
The Miami Marlins will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at loanDepot park on Thursday, starting at 8:40am AEST.
Janson Junk (5-7, 4.63 ERA) will get the ball for the Marlins, pitting him against Carmen Mlodzinski (6-4, 3.51 ERA) for the Pirates.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Marlins vs Pirates game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Miami vs Pittsburgh MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Pirates a 52% chance of defeating the Marlins at loanDepot park.
Marlins vs Pirates: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at loanDepot park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Marlins $1.86, Pirates $2.06
- Line: Marlins -1.5 ($2.70), Pirates +1.5 ($1.49)
- Total (Over/Under 8 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Marlins at $1.86 and the Pirates at $2.06.
The Marlins are 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.70 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.49.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 68% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to go over 55% of the time.
Marlins vs Pirates: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.06 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.49 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8 at $1.91 with TAB
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Marlins vs Pirates: Prediction
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Marlins vs Pirates: Essential Details
The game between the Marlins and Pirates at loanDepot park is scheduled to commence at 8:40am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Miami Marlins vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Thursday 13 August 2026
- Time: 8:40am AEST
- Venue: loanDepot park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Miami vs Pittsburgh predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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