The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 29, 2026. First pitch from PNC Park is scheduled for 12:35 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on SportsNet PT.
The Pirates are favored by -134 on the moneyline and by -1.5 on the run line. The Diamondbacks are +114 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the run line. The total is set at 8.5 runs.
Find my MLB picks and Diamondbacks vs Pirates prediction below, as well as probable pitchers, weather report, and more.
Diamondbacks vs Pirates Prediction
- Diamondbacks vs Pirates Pick: NRFI (-130)
My Diamondbacks vs Pirates best bet is no runs in the first inning. Make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Diamondbacks vs Pirates Odds
| Diamondbacks Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -182 | 8.5 -104o / -118u | +114 |
| Pirates Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +150 | 8.5 -104o / -118u | -134 |
- Diamondbacks vs Pirates moneyline: Diamondbacks +114, Pirates -134
- Diamondbacks vs Pirates over/under: 8.5 (-104o / -118u)
- Diamondbacks vs Pirates spread: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-182), Pirates -1.5 (+150)
Diamondbacks vs Pirates Probable Pitchers
| Eduardo Rodriguez (LHP, ARI) | Stat | Jared Jones (RHP, PIT) |
|---|---|---|
| 9-3 | W-L | 2-1 |
| 1.5 | fWAR (FanGraphs) | 1.2 |
| 2.64 / 5.00 | ERA / xERA | 3.72 / 3.12 |
| 4.16 / 4.59 | FIP / xFIP | 3.35 / 3.36 |
| 8.3 | K-BB% | 21.7 |
| 41.2 | GB% | 41.9 |
| .262 | BABIP | .250 |
| 91 | Stuff+ | 101 |
| 108 | Location+ | 106 |
Diamondbacks vs Pirates MLB Betting Preview, Prediction
The Pirates will host the Diamondbacks on Wednesday afternoon in the last of a three-game homestand at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
Right-hander Jared Jones will take the mound for the Bucs, while the visiting Snakes will send out lefty veteran Eduardo Rodriguez in what sets out to be a stellar pitching matchup given the form of both starters in 2026 thus far.
In 21 outings, the 33-year-old Rodriguez has been phenomenal, ranking inside the top 10 amongst all starting pitchers with a 2.64 ERA on the season.
Jones is 24 years old and was a highly touted pitching prospect heading into the Big Leagues, yet was unfortunately forced to undergo major internal brace surgery to repair a torn UCL, which resulted in him missing over a year of action.
Upon a quick return to the mound, he re-injured himself and missed some more time in 2026.
Since his return from the 15-day Injured-List (IL), Jones has been very impressive on the bump, quickly reminding everyone of his potential.
He enters Wednesday’s matchup with a 1.29 ERA in the month of July, having surrendered just three earned runs (ER) across 21 frames.
Given the exceptional form of both starters heading into this matchup, I heavily favor the no runs scored in the first inning (NRFI) option in this National League clash.
Pick: NRFI (-130, FanDuel)
