Pittsburgh Pirates vs Colorado Rockies Prediction – 8/1/2025
Two of the worst teams in the National League will meet on Friday night when the Pittsburgh Pirates and Colorado Rockies meet at Coors Field. Both of these teams are in last place in their respective divisions. But the good news here is that one of these teams have to win in this series opener from Denver. Before the Pirates and Rockies do battle, be sure to continue reading to get my Pirates vs Rockies prediction for tonight’s game.
Our Pirates vs Rockies Pick
- Pick: Pirates Moneyline
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
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Game Snapshot
| Matchup | Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Colorado Rockies |
| Date & Time | August 1, 2025, 8:10 PM ET |
| Starting Pitchers | Andrew Heaney vs. Antonio Senzatela |
| Stadium | Coors Field, Denver, CO |
| Broadcast | MLB.tv |
Key Storylines to Watch
Pitching Form: The pitching matchup in this game is not great, to put it gently. Andrew Heaney takes the bump for the Pirates to start this game. Heaney is 5-9 this season and has a 4.79 ERA. He is opposed by Antonio Senzatela. Senzatela is 4-14 for the season and he has a 6.68 ERA. Both pitchers have struggled and the one who can piece together a decent outing will give their team the advantage.
Bullpen Usage: The Pirates’ bullpen has been better than that of the Rockies. Colorado’s bullpen ranks 28th in the league in bullpen ERA and they are one of three teams in the league with a bullpen ERA of 5.00.
Team Momentum: The Pirates have won five games in a row coming into this contest. That includes a three-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants on the road. The Rockies have lost two games in a row and they have lost four of their last five games.
Best Player Props
| Player | Prop | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Heaney | Strikeouts | Over 5.5 |
| Hunter Goodman | Total Bases | Over 1.5 |
| Oneil Cruz | Home Runs | Over 0.5 |
Betting Trends & Head-to-Head
- This is the first time that the Pirates and Rockies have met this season.
- The Pirates have allowed one run or less in four of their last five games.
- The Pirates have a 16-37 record away from home this year.
- The Rockies are 14-38 at home for the season.
Pirates vs Rockies Model Projection
Projected Score: Pirates 6 – Rockies 4
Win Probability: Pirates 65% | Rockies 35%
Final Thoughts
The Pirates are playing some decent baseball lately and they look like the much better team coming into this matchup. Neither pitcher is all that appealing to back in the betting markets tonight. But Heaney looks a lot better than Senzatela and I’ll go with the Pirates to win their sixth game in a row coming into this contest.
