Prop Bets: Pittsburgh Pirates VS Arizona Diamondbacks 2025-05-26

The battle of the desert versus the steel city. The Arizona Diamondbacks, with their impressive .447 slugging percentage, are looking to end a four-game losing streak against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Diamondbacks are favored to win, with odds of -180, and Ryne Nelson taking the mound.

The Pirates, on the other hand, have won 13 games as underdogs this season, so don't count them out just yet. Andrew Heaney will be starting for Pittsburgh, and with the Pirates' team ERA of 4.01, they might just be able to keep the Diamondbacks' high-scoring offense in check.

As for player props, keep an eye on Ryne Nelson's strikeout total, as he faces a Pirates team that has struggled to score, averaging just three runs per game. The over/under for the game is set at 9.0, with the over priced at 1.83 and the under at 2.0. Given the Diamondbacks' sixth-highest scoring average in baseball, it's likely we'll see some fireworks in this one.

My prediction? The Diamondbacks will come out on top, but it won't be a blowout. Take the Diamondbacks to win, but the Pirates to cover the +1.5 spread. And if you're feeling lucky, throw in a prop bet on Ryne Nelson to go over his strikeout total. The game starts at 8:10 p.m. ET, so grab some popcorn and get ready for a thrilling matchup.

Created: May 26, 2025, 5:08 a.m. GMT