Pirates vs Rockies Prediction and MLB Tips - 14 May 2026
Last updated: May 13, 2026, 5:46PM | Published: May 12, 2026, 6:44PM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will sqaure off with the Colorado Rockies in MLB action at PNC Park on Thursday, beginning at 8:40am AEST.
Mitch Keller (4-1, 2.87 ERA) will start for the Pirates, pitting him against Jose Quintana (1-2, 3.90 ERA) for the Rockies.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Pirates vs Rockies game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Pittsburgh vs Colorado MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Pirates a 62% chance of winning against the Rockies at PNC Park.
Pirates vs Rockies: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at PNC Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Pirates $1.54, Rockies $2.55
- Line: Pirates -1.5 ($2.14), Rockies +1.5 ($1.74)
- 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 Pirates at $1.54 and the Rockies at $2.55.
The Pirates are 1.5-run favourites against the Rockies, with odds of $2.14 available at TAB.
For the underdog Rockies (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.74.
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 Rockies (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to go over 56% of the time.
Pirates vs Rockies: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $1.54 with TAB
- Line: Pirates -1.5 at $2.14 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Pirates vs Rockies best bets are based on world-class modelling and wagering experience to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Rockies are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Pirates -1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Pirates vs Rockies: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Pittsburgh vs Colorado game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and free betting tips.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting predictions before the Pittsburgh vs Colorado match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Pirates vs Rockies: Essential Details
The game between the Pirates and Rockies at PNC Park is scheduled to commence at 8:40am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Colorado Rockies
- Date: Thursday 14 May 2026
- Time: 8:40am AEST
- Venue: PNC Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Pittsburgh vs Colorado predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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