Guardians vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 31 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 30, 2024, 11:12PM | Published: Aug 29, 2024, 6:31PM
The Cleveland Guardians will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Progressive Field on Saturday, starting at 9:10am AEST.
Ben Lively (11-8, 3.62 ERA) will start for the Guardians, up against Bailey Falter (6-7, 4.25 ERA) for the Pirates.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Guardians vs Pirates game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Saturday's Cleveland vs Pittsburgh MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Guardians a 59% chance of defeating the Pirates at Progressive Field.
Guardians vs Pirates: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at Progressive Field are listed below:
- Head to Head: Guardians $1.65, Pirates $2.25
- Line: Guardians -1.5 ($2.40), Pirates +1.5 ($1.57)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Guardians at $1.65 and the Pirates at $2.25.
The Guardians are 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.40 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.57.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to go over 52% of the time.
Guardians vs Pirates: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Cleveland at $1.65 with TAB
- Line: Guardians -1.5 at $2.40 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Guardians vs Pirates best bets are based on world-class modelling and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible advice every day of the year.
Although the Pirates are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Guardians -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 8.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Guardians vs Pirates: Prediction
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Guardians vs Pirates: Essential Details
The match-up between the Guardians and Pirates at Progressive Field is scheduled to commence at 9:10am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: Cleveland Guardians vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Saturday 31 August 2024
- Time: 9:10am AEST
- Venue: Progressive Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Cleveland vs Pittsburgh predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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