Pittsburgh Pirates vs Tampa Bay Rays predictions, Apr 17, 2026

Apr 17, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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The upcoming clash between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Tampa Bay Rays on April 17, 2026, promises to be an intriguing matchup as the Pirates host the Rays at PNC Park.

In recent form, the Rays are soaring with an impressive five-game winning streak, showcasing their offensive prowess and solid pitching staff. Their ability to consistently score runs and limit opponents’ scoring opportunities has been instrumental to their success this season. Conversely, the Pirates have faced some challenges, managing to secure only two wins from their last five matches. This inconsistency may impact their confidence as they take on a formidable Rays lineup.

Bookmakers list the odds at 1.69 for a home win for the Pirates and 2.23 for an away win for the Rays, reflecting the ongoing trends in both teams’ performances. According to recent probability models, the Pirates have a 57.2% chance of winning at home, while the Rays hold a 42.8% probability of claiming victory on the road.

As both teams bring distinct tactical strengths to the field, the Pirates will aim to leverage their home advantage while the Rays look to extend their winning streak. As always in baseball, while forecasts can give insights, the outcome remains uncertain, making this a compelling matchup for fans and bettors alike.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-04-16T23:52:03+00:00.

Pittsburgh
56.8%		 Tampa Bay
43.2%

Outrights of MLB Pittsburgh Pirates: 2.66% Tampa Bay Rays: 1.23%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 1.71 2.27
betsson 1.68 2.18
MarathonBet 1.74 2.24
WilliamHill 1.67 2.2

Latest Results

16.04.26 Pittsburgh Pirates – Washington Nationals – 7:8
15.04.26 Pittsburgh Pirates – Washington Nationals – 2:0
14.04.26 Pittsburgh Pirates – Washington Nationals – 4:5
13.04.26 Pittsburgh Pirates – Washington Nationals – 16:5
12.04.26 Chicago Cubs – Pittsburgh Pirates – 7:6		 16.04.26 Chicago White Sox – Tampa Bay Rays – 3:5
15.04.26 Chicago White Sox – Tampa Bay Rays – 3:8
14.04.26 Chicago White Sox – Tampa Bay Rays – 5:8
12.04.26 Tampa Bay Rays – New York Yankees – 5:4
11.04.26 Tampa Bay Rays – New York Yankees – 5:4

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 2.
  • Recent performances by Pittsburgh have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Tampa Bay is in great form and has won several matches in a row (last 5 games: 5 wins).
  • Recently, Pittsburgh has had a series of home games.
  • The chances of victory for both teams are nearly identical in this match.
  • We predict that Tampa Bay will win today’s game, with odds of 2.23.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Pittsburgh won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 70:91. (average 3.5:4.6).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Pittsburgh won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 41:33. (average 5.1:4.1).

    Latest Head To Head

    15.03.26 Tampa Bay Rays – Pittsburgh Pirates – 6:1
    02.03.26 Pittsburgh Pirates – Tampa Bay Rays – 4:1
    02.04.25 Tampa Bay Rays – Pittsburgh Pirates – 2:4
    01.04.25 Tampa Bay Rays – Pittsburgh Pirates – 7:0
    31.03.25 Tampa Bay Rays – Pittsburgh Pirates – 6:1

    Standings

    Main

    American League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Tampa Bay Rays 18 11 7 91:91 0.611
    2 Minnesota Twins 19 11 8 103:86 0.579
    3 Cleveland Guardians 20 11 9 79:83 0.550
    4 New York Yankees 19 10 9 86:76 0.526
    5 Texas Rangers 19 10 9 82:70 0.526
    6 Detroit Tigers 19 10 9 84:71 0.526
    7 Athletics 19 10 9 78:88 0.526
    8 Los Angeles Angels 20 10 10 105:98 0.500
    9 Baltimore Orioles 19 9 10 79:82 0.474
    10 Seattle Mariners 20 8 12 78:74 0.400
    11 Houston Astros 20 8 12 107:117 0.400
    12 Toronto Blue Jays 18 7 11 68:93 0.389
    13 Boston Red Sox 18 7 11 77:86 0.389
    14 Kansas City Royals 19 7 12 65:79 0.368
    15 Chicago White Sox 19 6 13 60:100 0.316

    National League

    Pl W L PCT
    1 Los Angeles Dodgers 18 14 4 105:59 0.778
    2 San Diego Padres 19 13 6 90:69 0.684
    3 Atlanta Braves 19 12 7 106:62 0.632
    4 Arizona Diamondbacks 19 11 8 83:87 0.579
    5 Cincinnati Reds 19 11 8 64:77 0.579
    6 Pittsburgh Pirates 19 11 8 95:76 0.579
    7 Milwaukee Brewers 18 10 8 91:75 0.556
    8 St.Louis Cardinals 18 10 8 80:97 0.556
    9 Chicago Cubs 18 9 9 94:75 0.500
    10 Washington Nationals 19 9 10 107:117 0.474
    11 Miami Marlins 19 9 10 88:86 0.474
    12 Philadelphia Phillies 18 8 10 72:97 0.444
    13 Colorado Rockies 19 7 12 75:83 0.368
    14 New York Mets 19 7 12 65:79 0.368
    15 San Francisco Giants 19 7 12 58:82 0.368

    MLB Outrights

    1. Los Angeles Dodgers: 2.9 (28.39%)

    2. New York Yankees: 9.5 (8.67%)

    3. Seattle Mariners: 14 (5.88%)

    4. New York Mets: 17 (4.84%)

    5. Philadelphia Phillies: 19 (4.33%)

    6. Atlanta Braves: 19 (4.33%)

    7. Toronto Blue Jays: 19 (4.33%)

    8. Chicago Cubs: 21 (3.92%)

    9. Detroit Tigers: 21 (3.92%)

    10. Baltimore Orioles: 23 (3.58%)

    11. Texas Rangers: 23 (3.58%)

    12. Boston Red Sox: 26 (3.17%)

    13. Milwaukee Brewers: 31 (2.66%)

    14. Pittsburgh Pirates: 31 (2.66%)

    15. Houston Astros: 36 (2.29%)

    16. San Diego Padres: 41 (2.01%)

    17. Kansas City Royals: 41 (2.01%)

    18. Cincinnati Reds: 51 (1.61%)

    19. Cleveland Guardians: 56 (1.47%)

    20. Tampa Bay Rays: 67 (1.23%)

    21. Arizona Diamondbacks: 67 (1.23%)

    22. San Francisco Giants: 101 (0.82%)

    23. Athletics: 101 (0.82%)

    24. Minnesota Twins: 126 (0.65%)

    25. Miami Marlins: 201 (0.41%)

    26. Los Angeles Angels: 201 (0.41%)

    27. St.Louis Cardinals: 251 (0.33%)

    28. Chicago White Sox: 401 (0.21%)

    29. Washington Nationals: 501 (0.16%)

    30. Colorado Rockies: 1001 (0.08%)

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