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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Miami Marlins vs Pittsburgh Pirates predictions for MLB Friday.
MLB action continues on Friday at 6:40 PM ET as the Miami Marlins take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
The Pirates will have Braxton Ashcraft (5-3, 3.28 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Marlins will counter with Sandy Alcantara (5-4, 4.33 ERA).
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model predicts the Pirates as the most likely winner of the Marlins vs. Pirates game.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Marlins vs. Pirates prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Friday's MLB game between the Marlins and Pirates, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Pirates a 57.1% chance of defeating the Marlins.
According to our model, the Marlins (+1.5) have a 59.8% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 53.2% chance of going over,.
Marlins vs. Pirates odds [6/12/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Marlins | Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-165) | -1.5 (+146) |
| Moneyline | +126 | -144 |
| Total | o8.5 (-104) | u8.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Marlins vs. Pirates picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Pirates -1.5 | +146 |
| Moneyline | Marlins | +126 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | -104 |
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Marlins vs. Pirates game-day updates and essential details
Friday's MLB matchup between the Pirates and Marlins at PNC Park is scheduled to begin at 6:40 PM ET.
- Who: Miami Marlins vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Friday, June 12, 2026
- Time: 6:40 PM ET/3:40PM PT
- Venue: PNC Park
Conclusion
We predict the Pirates, with a 57.1% win probability, will likely beat the Marlins in Friday's MLB matchup.
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