Pirates vs. Padres: MLB Prediction & Analysis

Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Pirates vs. Padres MLB game on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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Pirates
Bubba Chandler 6-8, 4.38 ERA
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Padres
Randy Vásquez 9-6, 4.20 ERA
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 RHE
Pirates
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1
Padres
0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 X 3 7 0
Live Probabilities
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  • Pirates
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  • Padres
    100%
Win Probability
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Last At Bat
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Spencer Horwitz pops out to shortstop to Xander Bogaerts.
Quick Box Score
Pirates Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 S. Horwitz 1B5020001.4000.800
2 B. Lowe 2B2000021.0000.500
3 B. Reynolds DH4010000.2500.500
4 E. Valdez RF4010001.2500.500
5 O. Cruz CF3000011.0000.250
6 N. Gonzales 3B3000012.0000.250
7 J. Mangum LF3000000.0000.250
8 R. Flores C4000001.0000.000
9 J. Triolo SS2010000.5001.000
Padres Hitting
No.PlayerPosABRHRBIHRBBSOAVGOPS
1 F. Tatis RF4000002.0000.000
2 J. Cronenworth 2B3011011.3331.167
3 M. Machado 3B4110001.2500.500
4 T. France 1B3010010.3330.833
5 J. Merrill CF3121010.6672.417
6 J. Bowen LF1000000.0000.000
7 G. Sheets DH3000000.0000.000
8 X. Bogaerts SS3000000.0000.000
9 F. Fermin C2110010.5001.167

Pirates vs. Padres: Detailed Breakdown

Matchup overview: MLB Wednesday

  • Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres
  • Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
  • Time: 4:10PM ET
  • Venue: Petco Park

Current betting odds

  • Spread: Pirates (+1.5, -163), Padres (-1.5, +160)
  • Moneyline: Pirates +127, Padres -127
  • Total (Over/Under): 8.5 runs (+100/+100)

Dimers’ win probabilities

  • Pirates: 45.2%
  • Padres: 54.8%

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 45.2%, while the Padres have a win probability of 54.8%.

Summary

According to our analysis, the Padres are more likely to beat the Pirates in the MLB game at Petco 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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