PIRATES Odds: Schedule, Matchups, & Stats

Current Matchup

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971 Pirates 29 - 45 Heaney (L)

Best Away Odds

+1.5 +120

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972 Tigers 47 - 27 Skubal (L)

Best Home Odds

-1.5 -130

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July 29, 2025

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Giants

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Betting on the Pittsburgh Pirates

Since registering three straight playoff appearances in the mid-2010s, the Pirates have provided little hope of winning to its fans. Bettors likely have shared that sentiment and taken to the window to bet against Pittsburgh, rather than on it.

Pittsburgh Pirates Franchise History

The Pittsburgh Alleghenys, named after one of three rivers that converge just outside what is now PNC Park, brought professional baseball to Pittsburgh in 1882.

After just under a decade, the team name was changed to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Pirates found sporadic success after the turn of the century, winning World Series titles in 1909 and 1925. It wouldn’t claim another championship until 1960, with Dick Groat and Roberto Clemente at the helm.

Clemente, one of the city’s most famous athletes regardless of sport, remained the face of the Pirates for another decade-plus. Stars like Clemente, Willie Stargell, and Dave Parker made the Pirates one of the most successful franchises in the 1970s.

Due to their explosive offense, the team earned the nickname “The Lumber Company.” Pittsburgh began the decade with a World Series victory in ’71 and capped it off with another in ’79.

Since that historic run in the 1970s, success has eluded the Pirates for the most part. Aside from three consecutive NLCS appearances to begin the ‘90s, and three consecutive playoff appearances in the mid-2010s, the Pirates have not participated in October baseball.

Pittsburgh fans had the pleasure of watching all-time-great Barry Bonds during their ‘90s run and MVP Andrew McCutchen in the 2010s, but neither superstar could lead the Pirates back to the Promised Land.

Young phenom Paul Skenes has Pirates fans reinvigorated, and we expect more fans to bet on them in the MLB season.

🏴‍☠️ Betting on the Pirates in Pennsylvania 🏴‍☠️

Both retail and online sports betting are legal in the Keystone State, and it showcases one of the most bountiful legal betting markets in the US.

Sports betting in Pennsylvania went live in November 2018 when Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course accepted the state’s first wagers.

Then, in 2019, PlaySugarHouse launched the state’s first online sportsbook and opened the floodgates. Since the 2019 online launch, over a dozen sportsbooks have released mobile apps in Pennsylvania, including FanDuel, DraftKings, BetRivers, and more.

Pirates fans looking to bet on their team can find something like this at their favorite sportsbook:

• Pittsburgh Pirates +150
• Chicago White Sox -180

If you placed a $100 winning moneyline bet on the Pirates at the above-listed odds, you would cash in $150 in net profit.

Pirates sports bettors can enjoy any of our best sportsbook bonus codes to wager on their favorite team this season!

Have fun betting on the Pittsburgh Pirates this season, and always remember to follow our responsible gambling resources and tips.

Pittsburgh Pirates Sportsbook Partnerships

During the summer of 2021, the Pirates announced a partnership with BetMGM, one of the US’ sportsbook leaders.

The deal consists of branding throughout PNC Park, fan-centric promotions, social media content, and more. Prior to striking a deal with the Pirates, BetMGM partnered with the Steel City’s other major professional teams, the Steelers and Penguins.

The BetMGM sportsbook and casino app has been available to Pennsylvania residents since December of 2020.

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