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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Pittsburgh Pirates vs Colorado Rockies predictions for MLB Saturday.
MLB action continues on Saturday at 9:10 PM ET as the favored Pittsburgh Pirates square off with the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.
The Rockies will send Tomoyuki Sugano (7-4, 4.54 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Paul Skenes (6-6, 2.85 ERA) for the Pirates.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model predicts the Pirates as the most likely winner of the Pirates vs. Rockies game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Pirates vs. Rockies prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's MLB matchup between the Pirates and Rockies, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Pirates a 65.0% chance of defeating the Rockies.
According to our model, the Pirates (-1.5) have a 55.0% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 10.5 runs has a 57.1% chance of going over,.
Pirates vs. Rockies odds [6/20/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Pirates | Rockies |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (-136) | +1.5 (+118) |
| Moneyline | -210 | +178 |
| Total | o10.5 (-109) | u10.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Pirates vs. Rockies picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | Rockies +1.5 | +118 |
| Moneyline | Rockies | +178 |
| Total | Over 10.5 | -109 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 10.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Pirates vs. Rockies game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's MLB action between the Rockies and Pirates at Coors Field is scheduled to commence at 9:10 PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies
- Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
- Time: 9:10 PM ET/6:10PM PT
- Venue: Coors Field
Conclusion
We predict the Pirates, with a 65.0% win probability, will likely beat the Rockies in Saturday's MLB matchup.
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