Pirates vs. Padres: MLB Prediction & Analysis

Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Pirates vs. Padres MLB game on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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Pirates
Paul Skenes 9-11, 3.95 ERA
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Padres
Michael King 8-9, 3.38 ERA
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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 6 0
Padres
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Live Probabilities
Win %
  • Pirates
    100%
  • Padres
    0%
Win Probability
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Last At Bat
Outs
Jackson Merrill strikes out swinging.
Quick Box Score
Pirates Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 S. Horwitz 1B4010001.2500.500
2 B. Lowe DH4000003.0000.000
3 B. Reynolds LF4020000.5001.250
4 N. Gonzales 2B4010001.2500.500
5 O. Cruz CF3111111.3331.833
6 B. Cook RF0000000.0000.000
7 J. Gonzalez SS3000001.0000.000
8 J. Triolo 3B3010000.3330.666
9 R. Flores C1000000.0000.000
Padres Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 F. Tatis RF4010000.2500.750
2 J. Cronenworth 2B4000001.0000.000
3 M. Machado 3B4000001.0000.000
4 J. Bowen PR0000000.0000.000
5 J. Merrill CF4000002.0000.000
6 L. Rengifo DH3000002.0000.000
7 L. Campusano C3000002.0000.000
8 X. Bogaerts SS3010000.3330.666
9 A. Hays LF1000000.0000.000

Pirates vs. Padres: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: MLB Tuesday

  • Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres
  • Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
  • Time: 9:40PM ET
  • Venue: Petco Park

Current betting odds

  • Spread: Pirates (+1.5, -186), Padres (-1.5, +180)
  • Moneyline: Pirates +125, Padres -123
  • Total (Over/Under): 7.5 runs (+117/-120)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Pirates: 45.6%
  • Padres: 54.4%

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 Pirates a win probability of 45.6%, while the Padres have a win probability of 54.4%.

Summary

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

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