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Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Record 2026
The Pirates went 82-80 in the 2026 regular season. A bettor who put 1 unit on them at the closing moneyline in every game finished -5.32u (-3.3% ROI), 16th of 30 MLB teams. They were 76-86 on the run line and 81-74-7 against the total, so their games leaned over (10th in over percentage).
Updated October 1, 2026. Closing lines, regular season games only, 2016 to 2026. How these numbers are calculated.
Pirates 2026 betting summary
At home the Pirates were 44-37 (-1.84u); on the road 38-43 (-3.48u). As a favorite they went 47-35 (-0.99u), and as an underdog 35-45 (-4.33u).
Pirates betting record by season, 2016 to 2026
Each row is one regular season. Moneyline units assume 1 unit on the Pirates in every game at the closing price. Their best year for a moneyline bettor in this span was 2023 (+7.85u); the worst was 2025 (-15.38u).
| Season | Record | ML units | ML ROI | Run line | O/U/P | Avg total | Runs/G | Allowed/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 82-80 | -5.32u | -3.3% | 76-86 | 81-74-7 | 8.26 | 4.73 | 4.56 |
| 2025 | 71-91 | -15.38u | -9.5% | 84-75 | 63-96-3 | 8.14 | 3.60 | 3.98 |
| 2024 | 76-86 | -9.41u | -5.8% | 84-78 | 78-80-4 | 8.12 | 4.10 | 4.56 |
| 2023 | 76-86 | +7.85u | +4.8% | 84-78 | 87-70-5 | 8.74 | 4.27 | 4.88 |
| 2022 | 62-100 | -13.00u | -8.0% | 81-81 | 75-78-9 | 8.19 | 3.65 | 5.04 |
| 2021 | 61-101 | -11.66u | -7.2% | 77-85 | 79-75-8 | 8.36 | 3.76 | 5.14 |
| 2020 | 18-40 | -11.42u | -19.7% | 32-26 | 26-28-4 | 8.58 | 3.67 | 4.97 |
| 2019 | 69-92 | -10.36u | -6.4% | 75-86 | 91-62-8 | 9.06 | 4.68 | 5.62 |
| 2018 | 82-79 | +0.12u | +0.1% | 78-83 | 71-79-11 | 8.28 | 4.30 | 4.30 |
| 2017 | 75-87 | -10.24u | -6.3% | 87-75 | 63-94-5 | 8.66 | 4.12 | 4.51 |
| 2016 | 77-84 | -9.08u | -5.6% | 73-88 | 88-69-4 | 8.26 | 4.51 | 4.70 |
| All 11 seasons | 749-926 | -87.90u | -5.2% | 831-841 | 802-805-68 | 8.41 | 4.15 | 4.74 |
Pirates betting splits, 2026
| Situation | Games | Record | ML units | ML ROI | Run line | O/U/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 81 | 44-37 | -1.84u | -2.3% | 35-46 | 47-32-2 |
| Road | 81 | 38-43 | -3.48u | -4.3% | 41-40 | 34-42-5 |
| As favorite | 82 | 47-35 | -0.99u | -1.2% | 33-49 | 44-35-3 |
| As underdog | 80 | 35-45 | -4.33u | -5.4% | 43-37 | 37-39-4 |
| Favorite of -150 or shorter | 26 | 16-10 | -0.93u | -3.6% | 10-16 | 11-14-1 |
| Underdog of +130 or longer | 21 | 7-14 | -3.49u | -16.6% | 10-11 | 5-14-2 |
| After a win | 83 | 39-44 | -8.62u | -10.4% | 35-48 | 44-35-4 |
| After a loss | 78 | 43-35 | +4.30u | +5.5% | 41-37 | 36-39-3 |
| vs NL Central rivals | 52 | 26-26 | -1.12u | -2.2% | 26-26 | 28-22-2 |
| vs AL (interleague) | 48 | 32-16 | +13.10u | +27.3% | 27-21 | 23-23-2 |
By month
| Situation | Games | Record | ML units | ML ROI | Run line | O/U/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 5 | 2-3 | -0.49u | -9.8% | 2-3 | 2-3-0 |
| April | 27 | 14-13 | +0.22u | +0.8% | 14-13 | 16-11-0 |
| May | 28 | 16-12 | +0.73u | +2.6% | 13-15 | 15-11-2 |
| June | 26 | 11-15 | -4.26u | -16.4% | 12-14 | 17-9-0 |
| July | 25 | 12-13 | -1.27u | -5.1% | 11-14 | 13-11-1 |
| August | 27 | 12-15 | -3.65u | -13.5% | 11-16 | 10-15-2 |
| September | 24 | 15-9 | +3.41u | +14.2% | 13-11 | 8-14-2 |
Pirates record against every opponent, 2026
Sorted by number of meetings. Each opponent links to its own betting record page.
| Opponent | Games | Record | ML units | Run line | O/U/P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | 13 | 6-7 | -0.48u | 8-5 | 8-4-1 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 13 | 7-6 | -0.64u | 6-7 | 9-4-0 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | 13 | 7-6 | +2.01u | 8-5 | 5-8-0 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 13 | 6-7 | -2.02u | 4-9 | 6-6-1 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | 7 | 2-5 | -2.94u | 2-5 | 3-4-0 |
| Washington Nationals | 7 | 4-3 | -0.14u | 4-3 | 4-3-0 |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | 6 | 3-3 | -0.40u | 1-5 | 1-4-1 |
| Atlanta Braves | 6 | 1-5 | -4.33u | 2-4 | 4-2-0 |
| Colorado Rockies | 6 | 3-3 | -1.44u | 3-3 | 3-3-0 |
| Detroit Tigers | 6 | 3-3 | -0.69u | 2-4 | 2-4-0 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | 6 | 1-5 | -3.31u | 3-3 | 4-2-0 |
| Miami Marlins | 6 | 2-4 | -2.27u | 1-5 | 3-3-0 |
| New York Mets | 6 | 2-4 | -1.47u | 2-4 | 3-2-1 |
| San Diego Padres | 6 | 3-3 | -0.06u | 2-4 | 2-4-0 |
| San Francisco Giants | 6 | 3-3 | -0.95u | 3-3 | 3-2-1 |
| Athletics | 3 | 2-1 | +0.89u | 2-1 | 3-0-0 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 3 | 3-0 | +2.81u | 2-1 | 2-1-0 |
| Boston Red Sox | 3 | 2-1 | +1.03u | 2-1 | 2-1-0 |
| Chicago White Sox | 3 | 3-0 | +3.23u | 3-0 | 1-2-0 |
| Cleveland Guardians | 3 | 2-1 | +0.84u | 2-1 | 1-1-1 |
| Houston Astros | 3 | 2-1 | +0.91u | 2-1 | 2-1-0 |
| Kansas City Royals | 3 | 3-0 | +2.18u | 3-0 | 2-1-0 |
| Los Angeles Angels | 3 | 2-1 | +0.06u | 0-3 | 0-3-0 |
| Minnesota Twins | 3 | 3-0 | +1.97u | 1-2 | 3-0-0 |
| New York Yankees | 3 | 1-2 | -0.47u | 1-2 | 1-2-0 |
| Seattle Mariners | 3 | 2-1 | +1.06u | 3-0 | 1-2-0 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | 3 | 2-1 | +0.90u | 2-1 | 2-1-0 |
| Texas Rangers | 3 | 1-2 | -1.08u | 1-2 | 1-2-0 |
| Toronto Blue Jays | 3 | 1-2 | -0.55u | 1-2 | 0-2-1 |
Last 15 Pirates games with closing lines
| Date | Opponent | Result | Close ML | Run line | Total | O/U | ML units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27 | at Tigers | W 4-2 | +101 | -1.5 | 8 | Under | +1.01u |
| Sep 26 | at Tigers | L 3-4 | -101 | -1.5 | 9 | Under | -1.00u |
| Sep 25 | at Tigers | L 7-8 | +100 | -1.5 | 8 | Over | -1.00u |
| Sep 24 | vs Cardinals | W 2-1 | -167 | -1.5 | 7 | Under | +0.60u |
| Sep 23 | vs Cardinals | L 1-5 | -138 | -1.5 | 7.5 | Under | -1.00u |
| Sep 22 | vs Cardinals | W 2-0 | -169 | -1.5 | 7 | Under | +0.59u |
| Sep 20 | vs Royals | W 4-3 | -122 | +1.5 | 8.5 | Under | +0.82u |
| Sep 19 | vs Royals | W 6-5 | -119 | +1.5 | 8 | Over | +0.84u |
| Sep 18 | vs Royals | W 8-5 | -193 | -1.5 | 8.5 | Over | +0.52u |
| Sep 17 | vs Brewers | W 7-4 | +118 | +1.5 | 8.5 | Over | +1.18u |
| Sep 16 | vs Brewers | L 4-5 | +112 | +1.5 | 7.5 | Over | -1.00u |
| Sep 15 | vs Brewers | L 1-5 | +177 | +1.5 | 7.5 | Under | -1.00u |
| Sep 13 | at Cubs | W 4-3 | +141 | +1.5 | 7 | Push | +1.41u |
| Sep 12 | at Cubs | L 3-4 | +109 | +1.5 | 9.5 | Under | -1.00u |
| Sep 11 | at Cubs | L 2-12 | +156 | +1.5 | 8.5 | Over | -1.00u |
Close ML is the Pirates' closing moneyline. The run line is shown from the Pirates' side.
Pirates betting FAQ
What is the Pirates betting record in 2026?
82-80 straight up, -5.32u betting 1 unit on every game at the closing moneyline, 76-86 on the run line and 81-74-7 on totals (the 2026 regular season).
Are the Pirates profitable to bet at home or on the road?
At home they were 44-37 for -1.84u; on the road 38-43 for -3.48u in 2026.
How do the Pirates do as a favorite and as an underdog?
As a favorite: 47-35, -0.99u. As an underdog: 35-45, -4.33u.
Do Pirates games go over or under?
In 2026 their games were 81-74-7 against the closing total, with an average total of 8.26 runs and 9.30 actual runs per game.
What was the Pirates' best betting season since 2016?
2023: 76-86 for +7.85u. The worst was 2025: 71-91 for -15.38u. Over all 11 seasons they are 749-926, -87.90u.
Methodology
Results and closing lines come from the Bet Legend game database: final scores for every regular season game since 2016, with the closing moneyline, run line and total. Every game is checked against ESPN's official schedule and final score; postseason games are excluded. Moneyline units risk 1 unit per game at the close, so a win at -150 pays +0.67u and a win at +130 pays +1.30u. The run line record compares the final margin with the closing line (MLB run lines are 1.5 runs, so there are no pushes). Over and under results compare total runs with the closing total; an exact match is a push. 2026 figures run through Sep 27, 2026.
Some past seasons are missing a game or two that has no closing line on file or did not match ESPN's final score, so those games are left out: 2016: 161 of 162 games; 2018: 161 of 162 games; 2019: 161 of 161 games; 2020: 58 of 60 games.
These are market results for the team, not BetLegend picks. Our own graded picks are on the MLB betting record page.