5/17/26 Philadelphia Phillies at Pittsburgh Pirates FREE MLB Picks and Predictions


5/17/26 Philadelphia Phillies at Pittsburgh Pirates FREE MLB Picks and Predictions


Philadelphia Phillies at Pittsburgh Pirates by Tony T.

Game Summary

This is the top pitching matchup of the day. Wheeler brings ace-level run prevention for Philadelphia, while Skenes owns elite strikeout and walk numbers with a FIP that supports the dominance.

The Pick

Philadelphia is batting .254 against right-handed starters with a .433 slugging percentage. Phillies bullpen has performed well on the road. Pirates bullpen at home carries an ERA of 4.33. Philadelphia has won seven of nine on the road with a +5.2-unit return. Pittsburgh is 5-8 as a home favorite of -125 to -175 with a -7-unit loss. Play Philadelphia +122.