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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers predictions for MLB Friday.
MLB action continues on Friday at 7:40 PM ET as the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field.
The Brewers will send Brandon Woodruff (2-0, 3.42 ERA) to the mound, pitting him against Paul Skenes (3-1, 3.27 ERA) for the Pirates.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model gives an equal chance for both both teams to win the Pirates-Brewers matchup.
This article offers a closer look at Friday's Pirates vs. Brewers matchup, including best bets and picks.
Pirates vs. Brewers prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's MLB game between the Pirates and Brewers, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model can't split the two teams, giving both the Pirates and Brewers a 50% chance of winning the game.
According to our model, the Brewers (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of seven runs has a 53% chance of going over.
Pirates vs. Brewers odds [4/24/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Pirates | Brewers |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+153) | +1.5 (-175) |
| Moneyline | -110 | +100 |
| Total | o7 (-110) | u7 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Pirates vs. Brewers 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 | Brewers +1.5 | -175 |
| Moneyline | Brewers | +100 |
| Total | Over 7 | -110 |
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Pirates vs. Brewers game-day updates and essential details
Friday's MLB action between the Brewers and Pirates at American Family Field is scheduled to begin at 7:40 PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers
- Date: Friday, April 24, 2026
- Time: 7:40 PM ET/4:40PM PT
- Venue: American Family Field
Conclusion
We predict a close game between the Pirates and Brewers on Friday, with each team having a 50% chance of winning.
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