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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Philadelphia Phillies vs Pittsburgh Pirates predictions for MLB Saturday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies will meet in MLB action at PNC Park on Saturday, starting at 4:05 PM ET.
The Pirates will have Bubba Chandler (1-4, 4.62 ERA) as their starting pitcher, while the Phillies have opted for Cristopher Sánchez (4-2, 2.11 ERA).
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Phillies as the most likely winner of the Phillies vs. Pirates game.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Phillies vs. Pirates prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's MLB game between the Phillies and Pirates, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Phillies a 59% chance of beating the Pirates.
According to our model, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 52% chance of covering the run line, while the 8-run over/under has a 55% chance of going over.
Phillies vs. Pirates odds [5/16/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Phillies | Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+100) | +1.5 (-118) |
| Moneyline | -170 | +144 |
| Total | o8 (-118) | u8 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Phillies 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 | -118 |
| Moneyline | Pirates | +144 |
| Total | Over 8 | -118 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Phillies vs. Pirates game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's MLB matchup between the Pirates and Phillies at PNC Park is scheduled to start at 4:05 PM ET.
- Who: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
- Time: 4:05 PM ET/1:05PM PT
- Venue: PNC Park
Conclusion
We predict the Phillies, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Pirates in Saturday's MLB matchup.
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