Pirates vs. Rockies Prediction, Betting Tips & Picks 5/25/2022

The Pittsburgh Pirates (17-25) host the Colorado Rockies (20-22) Wednesday to close out a three-game series. The Pirates are favored (-130) to win the rubber match, which starts at 12:35 PM ET from PNC Park. Pittsburgh’s Zach Thompson gets the start, and he’ll go against Colorado’s Ryan Feltner.

Pirates vs. Rockies Spread and Betting Line

Computer Predictions for Pirates vs. Rockies

Our computer pick: Colorado Rockies (+112) and Over (7.5)

Pirates vs. Rockies Game Info

• Pittsburgh Pirates probable starting pitcher: Zach Thompson
• Colorado Rockies probable starting pitcher: Ryan Feltner
• Game Day: Wednesday, May 25, 2022
• Game Time: 12:35 PM ET
• Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Stadium: PNC Park

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Colorado Rockies Pitching Matchup

Pirates Starter Zach Thompson

• Thompson (2-4) takes the mound for the Pirates in his eighth start of the season. He’s put together a 4.88 ERA in 31 1/3 innings pitched, with 24 strikeouts.
• In his most recent time out on Friday, the righty threw five innings against the St. Louis Cardinals, allowing one earned run while surrendering five hits.
• The 28-year-old has an ERA of 4.88, with 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings, in eight games this season. Opponents are hitting .254 against him.
• Thompson is looking to record his second quality start of the year.
• Thompson will look to last five or more innings for his fourth straight start. He’s averaging 3.3 frames per outing.
• He will match up with a Rockies offense that ranks second in MLB with 371 total hits (on a .260 batting average). The squad also slugs a collective .401 (eighth in MLB) with 40 total home runs (17th in MLB).

Rockies Starter Ryan Feltner

• Feltner gets the nod for the Rockies and will make his first start of the season.
• The 25-year-old right-hander will make his season debut.
• The Pirates rank 29th in MLB with 136 runs scored this season. They have a .223 batting average this campaign with 32 home runs (25th in the league).

Pirates Betting Picks & Insights

• The Pirates have won five of the nine games they’ve played as favorites this season.
• Pittsburgh has entered five games this season favored by -130 or more and is 4-1 in those contests.
• The implied probability of a win from the Pirates, based on the moneyline, is 56.5%.
• Games involving Pittsburgh have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 16 of 42 chances this season.
• The Pirates are 19-23-0 against the spread in their 42 chances this season.

Rockies Betting Picks & Insights

• The Rockies have won in 12, or 41.4%, of the 29 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs in this year.
• Colorado has a win-loss record of 8-14 when favored by +112 or worse by bookmakers this year.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Rockies have a 47.2% chance of walking away with the win.
• Contests with Colorado have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 22 of 42 chances this season.
• In 42 games with a line this season, the Rockies have a mark of 20-22-0 against the spread.

Pirates Leaders & Batting Stats

• Ke’Bryan Hayes’ .282 average leads the Pirates this year. His resume also includes zero homers and driven in 11 RBI.
• Among all hitters in baseball, Hayes is 325th in homers and 189th in RBI.
• Ben Gamel has totaled 15 runs batted in to pace his team.
• Including all major league hitters, Gamel ranks 143rd in home runs and 128th in RBI.
• Bryan Reynolds has a team-high five homers.
• Michael Chavis has put up 15 runs batted in to lead his team.
• Chavis is riding a seven-game hitting streak into this one. In his last nine games he is hitting .353 with two doubles, a home run, a walk and two RBI.

Rockies Leaders & Batting Stats

• C.J. Cron paces the Rockies with 11 home runs and 32 runs batted in, while posting a team-best batting average of .311.
• Among all batters in the big leagues, Cron ranks fifth in home runs and seventh in RBI.
• Connor Joe has six doubles, two triples, four home runs and 20 walks while hitting .284.
• Joe ranks 88th overall in homers and 172nd in RBI this year.
• Charlie Blackmon is hitting .218 with seven doubles, six home runs and 11 walks.
• Ryan McMahon has eight doubles, a triple, four home runs and 17 walks while batting .253.

Betting Tips for Pirates vs. Rockies

After looking at all of the key statistics and trends for this matchup, our best bet is the Rockies on the moneyline at +112. Our computer prediction sees the scoring going over the total of 7.5 runs.