Pirates vs. Athletics Dunkel MLB Picks, Predictions and Prop Bets - June 17

Bryan Reynolds leads the Pittsburgh Pirates into a matchup against the Athletics after homering twice in a 6-5 victory over the Athletics. It starts at 9:40 p.m. ET on Wednesday. Braxton Ashcraft (5-3, 3.30 ERA) will start for the Pirates, who are 37-37 this season and fourth in the NL Central. Aaron Civale (5-2, 4.20 ERA) is expected to start for the Athletics, who are 36-37 and second in the AL West.

Sportsbooks have set the Pirates as the moderate moneyline favorites (-126) on the road versus the Athletics (+104). The game's total is set at 10.

Pirates vs. Athletics Odds, Game Time

• Game day: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
• Game time: 9:40 p.m. ET
• Location: West Sacramento, California
• Stadium: Sutter Health Park
• Favorite: Pirates (-126)
• Underdog: Athletics (+104)
• Over/under: 10

How to Watch Pirates vs. Athletics

• TV Channel: NBCS-CA and SportsNet PT
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

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Pirates vs. Athletics: Betting the Moneyline

• The Pirates have compiled a 24-18 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 57.1% of those games).
• The Athletics have been chosen as underdogs in 46 games this year and have walked away with the win 23 times (50%) in those games.
• This season, the Pirates have won 14 of their 29 games, or 48.3%, when favored by at least -126 on the moneyline.
• This year, the Athletics have won 19 of 35 games when listed as at least +104 or better on the moneyline.
• The Pirates have a 55.8% chance to win this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
• The Athletics have an implied victory probability of 49% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.

Pirates vs. Athletics: Betting the Spread & Total

• The Pirates have played in 74 games with an over/under set, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 42 times (42-29-3).
• The Athletics and their opponents have hit the over in 35 of their 73 games with a total this season.
• The Pirates have collected a 36-38-0 record ATS this season.
• The Athletics are 39-34-0 against the spread in their 73 games that had a posted line this season.