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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Pittsburgh Pirates vs Toronto Blue Jays predictions for MLB Saturday.
The Toronto Blue Jays and Pittsburgh Pirates are scheduled to meet in MLB action at Rogers Centre on Saturday, starting at 3:07 PM ET.
Patrick Corbin (1-1, 4.23 ERA) will be on the bump for the Blue Jays, pitting him against Paul Skenes (6-3, 2.62 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. Blue Jays game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Pirates vs. Blue Jays prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's MLB game between the Pirates and Blue Jays, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Pirates a 56% chance of beating the Blue Jays.
According to our model, the Blue Jays (+1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Pirates vs. Blue Jays odds [5/23/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Pirates | Blue Jays |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+122) | +1.5 (-140) |
| Moneyline | -144 | +122 |
| Total | o7.5 (+102) | u7.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Pirates vs. Blue Jays picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | +122 |
| Moneyline | Blue Jays | +122 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | +102 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Pirates vs. Blue Jays game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's MLB action between the Blue Jays and Pirates at Rogers Centre is scheduled to commence at 3:07 PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Toronto Blue Jays
- Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
- Time: 3:07 PM ET/12:07PM PT
- Venue: Rogers Centre
Conclusion
We predict the Pirates, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Blue Jays in Saturday's MLB matchup.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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