Pirates vs Rockies Prediction and MLB Tips - 23 August 2025

The Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the Colorado Rockies in MLB action at PNC Park on Saturday, starting at 8:40am AEST.

Braxton Ashcraft (3-2, 3.02 ERA) will be on the bump for the Pirates, up against Antonio Senzatela (4-14, 7.00 ERA) for the Rockies.

This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Pirates vs Rockies game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.

Who Will Win?

Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Pittsburgh vs Colorado MLB match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Pirates a 62% chance of defeating the Rockies at PNC Park.

Pirates vs Rockies: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at PNC Park are listed below:

• Head to Head: Pirates $1.45, Rockies $2.82
• Line: Pirates -1.5 ($1.99), Rockies +1.5 ($1.85)
• Total (Over/Under 8.444 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 $1.45 and the Rockies at $2.82.

The Pirates are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Rockies, with odds of $1.99 available at TAB.

For the underdog Rockies (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.85.

The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.444 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 57% of the time, while the 8.444-run over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.

Pirates vs Rockies: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Colorado at $2.82 with TAB
• Line: Rockies +1.5 at $1.85 with TAB
• Total Runs: Under 8.444 at $1.91 with TAB

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Our Pirates vs Rockies betting tips are based on detailed modelling and gambling intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.

While the Pirates have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Rockies to win is our preferred option due to the 4.2% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Pirates vs Rockies: Prediction

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Pirates vs Rockies: Essential Details

The game between the Pirates and Rockies at PNC Park is scheduled to start at 8:40am AEST on Saturday.

• Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Colorado Rockies
• Date: Saturday 23 August 2025
• Time: 8:40am AEST
• Venue: PNC Park

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.

Conclusion

Our Pittsburgh vs Colorado predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully 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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