Tigers vs. Pirates: MLB Prediction & Analysis

Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Tigers vs. Pirates MLB game on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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Tigers
Jackson Jobe 1-1, 6.23 ERA
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PNC Park
Pirates
Paul Skenes 9-11, 3.88 ERA
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RHE
Tigers
0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 3 7 0
Pirates
1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 4 8 2
Live Probabilities
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  • Tigers
    0%
  • Pirates
    100%
Win Probability
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Last At Bat
Outs
Brandon Lowe homers to right field.
Quick Box Score
Tigers Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 E. Valencia DH1000000.0000.000
2 G. Torres 2B3011011.3330.833
3 K. McGonigle SS3012001.3330.917
4 D. Dingler C4000001.0000.000
5 B. Malgeri LF2000000.0000.000
6 Z. McKinstry RF3010012.3330.833
7 S. Torkelson 1B4000003.0000.000
8 M. Clark CF4120001.5001.250
9 H. Lee 3B2210021.5001.250
Pirates Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 S. Horwitz 1B5000000.0000.000
2 B. Lowe DH3211121.3331.933
3 B. Reynolds LF4010000.2500.500
4 E. Valdez RF4000004.0000.000
5 O. Cruz CF3011011.3330.833
6 N. Gonzales 2B3020010.6671.417
7 N. Yorke 3B2000001.0000.000
8 J. Mangum PH1000001.0000.000
9 R. Flores C22222001.0005.000

Tigers vs. Pirates: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: MLB Wednesday

  • Teams: Detroit Tigers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
  • Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
  • Time: 12:35PM ET
  • Venue: PNC Park

Current betting odds

  • Spread: Tigers (+1.5, -147), Pirates (-1.5, +144)
  • Moneyline: Tigers +144, Pirates -147
  • Total (Over/Under): 8.5 runs (+110/-113)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Tigers: 38.1%
  • Pirates: 61.9%

Dimers' predictive MLB model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.

Our Prediction: Who Wins?

After extensive simulations, our model gives the Tigers a win probability of 38.1%, while the Pirates have a win probability of 61.9%.

Summary

According to our analysis, the Pirates are more likely to beat the Tigers in the MLB game at PNC Park on Wednesday. Discover the best run line, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.

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