On August 12, 2026, the Pittsburgh Pirates face the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park. Paul Skenes, the Pirates' ace, is scheduled to start against Marlins' right-hander Eury Perez. Skenes has been dominant this season, leading the league in strikeouts per nine innings.
According to recent sportsbook odds, Skenes' strikeout prop is set at 8.5, with the over favored at -120. He has exceeded this mark in 12 of his last 15 starts. Perez, returning from injury, has a lower strikeout ceiling, with his prop at 5.5.
In terms of team totals, the Pirates are listed at 4.5 runs, while the Marlins are at 3.5. The game total is set at 7.5 runs, reflecting both pitchers' abilities. Skenes has a 2.15 ERA this season, while Perez has a 3.40 ERA in limited starts.
For player props, Pirates' outfielder Bryan Reynolds has a hits prop of 1.5, and he has hit safely in 8 of his last 10 games. Marlins' Jazz Chisholm Jr. has a stolen bases prop of 0.5, and he has stolen a base in 5 of his last 7 games.
Always check the latest injury reports and weather conditions before placing bets. These props are based on current season statistics and recent performance trends.
