Pittsburgh Pirates vs Colorado Rockies Prediction: The Pittsburgh Pirates have the advantage over the struggling Colorado Rockies side

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Colorado Rockies Prediction and Odds on the Match on August 22, 2025

Prediction for Major League Baseball on the 22nd of August 2025. In this matchup, the Pittsburgh Pirates will face the Colorado Rockies at PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA. The Colorado Rockies are coming into this match from three wins and two losses, while the Pittsburgh Pirates have recorded two wins and three losses in their last five matches. Here at Telecomasia, we will preview this game and offer the best betting opportunities.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Form and Statistics

Cam Sanders made his Major League debut last night. Tommy Pham has been on fire since June 22, with a .411 AVG, 37 hits, 4 HR, 20 RBI, and a 1.111 OPS. Paul Skenes’ numbers in July are impressive. His ERA this month is the fifth-lowest by a Pirates pitcher in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920). On July 27, he extended his streak to 27 consecutive starts with a scoreless first inning, dating back to September 3, 2024. In 2024, the Pittsburgh Pirates played their last 51 games without winning or losing three in a row. The Pirates will promote Bubba Chandler to the majors on Friday, highlighting their confidence in one of baseball’s top pitching prospects. Chandler, ranked as the No. 4 overall prospect by CBS Sports in June, brings an elite fastball near 98 mph and an above-average slider. This marks the second-longest streak of its kind in Major League history (behind the 1922 Braves with 55 games). This team is generationally mid. Cameron Keshock was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 12th round of the MLB Draft. Tommy Pham has earned the 2025 Heart & Hustle Award. David Bednar is one of only five pitchers in Pirates history with 100 career saves. Willy Adames went over 0.5 hits in yesterday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, recording 1 hit.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Team News

The Pittsburgh Pirates have decided to promote 22-year-old right-hander Bubba Chandler, one of baseball’s top pitching prospects, ahead of their game on Friday against the Colorado Rockies. Dave Parker has been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Congrats to alum Caden Shapiro on signing a pro contract with the Pirates. In the 2025 MLB Draft, the Pirates selected Jared Jones with the 263rd pick. Paul Skenes has been named the National League Pitcher of the Month.

Colorado Rockies: Form and Statistics

The Colorado Rockies put up 8 runs on 16 hits, with every player in the lineup recording a hit. They trailed 9-0 in the first inning but ended up winning 17-16. Ezequiel Tovar’s game-winning homer in the 8th inning helped Colorado secure a 6-5 win over Baltimore. The Rockies' last five wins include two runs in the 9th to win 6-5, a 4-3 victory over the D-Backs, eight runs in the 7th and 8th to win 10-7, five runs in the 7th and 8th to win 6-5, and a walkoff win against the Dodgers. Moniak and Estrada also homered during these games, and the Rockies have now earned their first three-game win streak of the season. Mickey Moniak, the former No. 1 overall pick, is having a career year for the Rockies. He is enjoying his 2025 season, especially with the advantage of playing at over 6,800 feet of elevation at home. Moniak is posting some of the best metrics of his career, including an xwOBA of .350 (71st percentile), an xSLG of .500 (80th percentile), a Barrel% of 13.0% (79th percentile), a Hard-Hit% of 46.9% (71st percentile), a LA Sweet-Spot% of 37.5% (79th percentile), and a Bat Speed of 73.9 MPH (78th percentile). Moniak is truly having a career year for the Rockies.

Colorado Rockies: Team News

The Colorado Rockies have signed Jacob Humphrey. Catcher Blake Penso has officially signed a free agent contract with the Colorado Rockies. Congratulations to Monarch Ethan Hedges (‘22) on being selected by the Colorado Rockies in the 3rd round of the MLB Draft (77th overall pick).

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Colorado Rockies Betting Tips & Odds

• A home run by Spencer Horwitz of the Pittsburgh Pirates during a game against the Colorado Rockies, highlighting his ability to hit the ball into the second deck of the stadium, a rare and impressive feat in baseball. The Pittsburgh Pirates have won six of their last ten games and stand a chance with a 1.60 odds of winning on 1Xbet.
• The Colorado Rockies are getting it done as the bookies' underdog. Solid price on the away moneyline with 2.613 odds of winning on 1Xbet bookmark.
• Mickey Moniak has had a consistent bat speed increase from 2023 to 2025. In 2023 recorded a speed of 72.9 MPH. The following year, his speed increased a little to 73.1 MPH before crowning it in 2025 to 73.9 MPH. Total 2 Over 2.5 is available on Bet365 with odds at 1.571.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Colorado Rockies Match Prediction 22 August 2025

The Colorado Rockies are one of the worst baseball teams ever. They are in for a long rebuild, with an 18th-ranked farm system and few valuable pieces to trade. To avoid 122 losses and the worst record in the Modern Era, they need four wins in their final 34 games. They have never had a 4-30 stretch in the history of their franchise. The Colorado Rockies are struggling. They are even worse than last year's White Sox. Pitching in Colorado is always difficult, but the Rockies are one of the worst-hitting teams in baseball against lefties, ranking 8th worst. Kershaw may not have the same stuff he used to, but his leash will be short. He has only thrown 100+ pitches once this year. Kershaw already pitched in Colorado and allowed just two hits through six innings. Out of the last 25 lefty starters, only six have given up seven or more hits against the Rockies, dating back to April.

Our match prediction is Under 9.5 runs with odds at 1.60 on the 1Xbet bookmaker.

Our betting tip is Over 7.5 runs with odds at 1.65 on the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our final match prediction is a money line win for the Pittsburgh Pirates with odds at 1.60 on the Betway bookmaker.