
Brewers vs. Pirates Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 13
The Milwaukee Brewers will send a hot-hitting Brice Turang to the plate against the Pittsburgh Pirates and Spencer Horwitz, who has been on a tear in recent games, when the clubs play on Wednesday at 2:10 p.m. ET. The Pirates are +204 moneyline underdogs in this matchup against the favorite Brewers (-251). Milwaukee is a 1.5-run favorite (at -121 odds). The contest's over/under has been set at 7.5 runs.
Here is everything you need to know from a betting perspective on the Brewers-Pirates game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.
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Brewers vs. Pirates Game Information & Odds
- When: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 2:10 p.m. ET
- Where: American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- How to watch on TV: MLB Network, FDSWI, and SportsNet PT
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Run Line | Favorite Run Line Odds | Underdog Run Line Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers | -251 | +204 | 7.5 | -101 | -120 | -1.5 | -121 | +101 |
Brewers vs. Pirates Prediction
- Score Prediction: Brewers 4, Pirates 2
- Total Prediction: Under 7.5 runs
- Win Probabilities: Brewers 64%, Pirates 36%
Brewers vs. Pirates Betting Insights
- The Brewers have won 44, or 69.8%, of the 63 games they've played as favorites this season.
- This season Milwaukee has won four of its five games when favored by at least -251 on the moneyline.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 71.5% chance of a victory for the Brewers.
- The Pirates have been victorious in 34, or 41%, of the 83 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
- This season, Pittsburgh has come away with a win two times in six chances when named as an underdog of at least +204 or longer on the moneyline.
- The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Pirates have a 32.9% chance of walking away with the win.
Brewers Recent Betting Performance
- The Brewers played nine of their last 10 games as a moneyline favorite, and won all of them.
- Over their last 10 matchups -- all had a set run total -- the Brewers and their opponents combined to go over the total seven times.
- The Brewers have put together a 9-1-0 record against the spread over their past 10 games.
Brewers Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 10-0 |
| Runs Per Game | 7.5 |
| HR | 19 |
| ERA | 2.50 |
| K/9 | 8.6 |
Brewers Player Insights
- Christian Yelich has gone yard 23 times in the 2025 campaign while driving in 78 runs, both totals that lead the Brewers.
- Of all hitters in MLB, Yelich ranks 22nd in homers and 12th in RBI.
- Yelich carries a two-game hitting streak into this matchup. During his last five outings he is batting .350 with a double, two home runs, a walk and four RBIs.
- William Contreras is hitting .259 with 21 doubles, 12 home runs and 65 walks.
- Contreras ranks 122nd in home runs and 73rd in RBI among all hitters in MLB.
- Contreras carries a four-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. In his last five games he is batting .471 with a double, three home runs, four walks and eight RBIs.
- Turang is hitting .278 with 21 doubles, 12 home runs and 45 walks.
- Turang has at least one base hit in two straight games. During his last five outings he is hitting .357 with four home runs, three walks and five RBIs.
- Sal Frelick's .293 batting average is a team-high mark.
- Frelick has recorded at least one hit in two games in a row. In his last five games he is batting .188 with a home run, two walks and four RBIs.
Brewers Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Contreras | 0.5 (-275) | 1.5 (+110) | - | 0.5 (+145) |
| Sal Frelick | 0.5 (-265) | 1.5 (+110) | - | 0.5 (+235) |
| Isaac Collins | 0.5 (-240) | 1.5 (+125) | - | 0.5 (+220) |
| Christian Yelich | 0.5 (-275) | 1.5 (+105) | - | 0.5 (+155) |
| Andrew Vaughn | 0.5 (-245) | 1.5 (+120) | - | 0.5 (+145) |
Pirates Recent Betting Performance
- In seven games over the last 10 matchups when set as underdogs by bookmakers, the Pirates had a record of 2-5.
- The Pirates and their opponents have combined to hit the over six times in their last 10 games with a total.
- The Pirates have a record of 5-5-0 ATS over their last 10 games.
Pirates Recent Stats
| Stat | Avg/Total |
|---|---|
| Record | 4-6 |
| Runs Per Game | 3.7 |
| HR | 7 |
| ERA | 5.73 |
| K/9 | 9.2 |
Pirates Player Insights
- Oneil Cruz has swatted a team-high 18 long balls.
- In all of the big leagues, Cruz is 53rd in home runs and 92nd in RBI.
- Bryan Reynolds has made the most of his opportunities as he leads his team with 56 runs batted in.
- Reynolds ranks 140th in homers and 68th in RBI among all batters in the big leagues.
- Andrew McCutchen is hitting .243 with 16 doubles, 11 home runs and 48 walks.
- Isiah Kiner-Falefa leads the team in batting average with a mark of .271.
Pirates Team Props
| Hits O/U | Total Bases O/U | HR O/U | RBI O/U | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oneil Cruz | - | - | - | - |
| Mitch Keller | - | - | - | - |
| Tommy Pham | 0.5 (-150) | - | - | 0.5 (+295) |
| Spencer Horwitz | 0.5 (-140) | - | - | 0.5 (+300) |
| Nick Gonzales | 0.5 (-180) | - | - | 0.5 (+275) |
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