Pirates vs. Marlins prediction: Why Pittsburgh is favored to win Tuesday's MLB matchup [8/11/2026]
Get Pittsburgh Pirates vs Miami Marlins predictions for MLB Tuesday.
MLB action continues on Tuesday at 6:40 PM ET as the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park.
The Marlins will have Eury Pérez (5-9, 3.61 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Pirates are going with Paul Skenes (9-10, 3.96 ERA).
Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Pirates a slight edge with a 53.9% win probability over the Marlins.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's Pirates vs. Marlins matchup, including best bets and picks.
For more, dive into Paul Skenes' projected pitching stats.
Pirates vs. Marlins prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Pirates a 53.9% chance of beating the Marlins.
According to our model, the Marlins (+1.5) have a 59.5% chance of covering the run line, while the 6.5-run over/under has a 58.6% chance of going over,.
Pirates vs. Marlins odds [8/11/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
- Run Line: Pirates -1.5 (+160) / Marlins +1.5 (-163)
- Moneyline: Pirates -108, Marlins +106
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Pirates vs. Marlins picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
- Run line: Pirates -1.5 @ +160 via DraftKings
- Moneyline: Pirates @ -108 via Novig
- Total: Over 6.5 @ -122 via Polymarket
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 6.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Pirates vs. Marlins game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's MLB game between the Marlins and Pirates at loanDepot park is scheduled to start at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins
- Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: loanDepot park
Conclusion
We predict the Pirates, with a 53.9% win probability, will likely beat the Marlins in Tuesday's MLB matchup.
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