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Milwaukee Brewers vs Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: May 22, 2025 at 6:40 PM ET

Venue: PNC Park — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Article updated May 22, 6:00 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Milwaukee Brewers are set to face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game that showcases two teams with different offensive performances. While the Brewers have a

Game outlook

The Milwaukee Brewers are set to face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a game that showcases two teams with different offensive performances. While the Brewers have a winning record of 103-59, the Pirates are struggling with a 17-33 record. The pitching matchups add an element of uncertainty to the game, with an undecided starter for the Brewers and rookie Mike Burrows making his second career MLB appearance for the Pirates. This game presents both uncertainty and potential value for bettors. David Delano, an MLB expert, has been on a hot streak with his picks. The Brewers are currently the betting favorite at -113, with Milwaukee opening at -125.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Brewers -113 | Pirates +101

Spread: Brewers -1.5 (+140) | Pirates +1.5 (-160)

Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 53%.

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers have shown inconsistencies in both their offense and pitching this season. While they struggle offensively with low rankings in batting average, OPS, and home runs, they have been able to manufacture runs through aggressive baserunning. Key contributors include Brice Turang and Christian Yelich. On the mound, their pitching has been serviceable but not elite, with a mediocre ERA and WHIP. The team's 24-26 record reflects their struggles, with defensive miscues and a shaky bullpen also contributing to their challenges.

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Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis

The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently struggling offensively, ranking last in runs per game, batting average, OPS, and home runs. Their lack of consistent hitting has made scoring difficult, with the team not scoring more than four runs in 27 consecutive games. On the positive side, their defense has been more solid, with a respectable ERA and WHIP. The spotlight is on Mike Burrows, who is making his first MLB start of the season and has shown promise in Triple-A. The Pirates, currently with a power ranking of 27, face the Milwaukee Brewers who have recently gone 1-2 in their last three matchups against Pittsburgh.

Pirates Hold Advantage Over Brewers in Evenly Matched Series

In the recent 20 games between the Pirates and the Brewers, the teams have split their matchups evenly. Despite being typically seen as the underdog, the Pirates present as a valuable choice when they enter a game as a slight favorite. Milwaukee has faced challenges with their bullpen, which has recorded a 4.61 ERA. Additionally, the lack of familiarity with Burrows gives Pittsburgh a strategic advantage. The Pirates' strong pitching and ability to compete closely in games further solidify their position as the recommended selection in this matchup.

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SportsJaw Brewers vs Pirates archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Brewers vs Pirates matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Milwaukee Brewers-125 → -115Moved
  • Moneyline · Pittsburgh Pirates+109 → +102Moved
  • Spread · Milwaukee Brewers-1.5 (+128) → -1.5 (+139)Moved
  • Spread · Pittsburgh Pirates+1.5 (-147) → +1.5 (-160)Moved
  • Total · Over9 (-110) → 9 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under9 (-110) → 9 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Milwaukee Brewers
103-59 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 3-6-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Pittsburgh Pirates
82-80 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 1-8-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-05-22T22:00:09.610Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Milwaukee Brewers defeated Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5

Milwaukee Brewers defeated Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on May 22, 2025, a 3-run decision in the series. Milwaukee Brewers' strongest period was the 8th inning, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Milwaukee Brewers -1.5 (+139) spread, Milwaukee Brewers covered, while the 13 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 9.

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Tipster picks

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