Padres vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 15 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 14, 2024, 6:29AM | Published: Aug 13, 2024, 7:30PM
The San Diego Padres will face the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at PETCO Park on Thursday, beginning at 6:10am AEST.
Martín Pérez (2-5, 4.78 ERA) will be on the bump for the Padres, up against Mitch Keller (10-6, 3.56 ERA) for the Pirates.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Padres vs Pirates game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's San Diego vs Pittsburgh MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Padres a 58% chance of defeating the Pirates at PETCO Park.
Padres vs Pirates: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at PETCO Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Padres $1.71, Pirates $2.15
- Line: Padres -1.5 ($2.50), Pirates +1.5 ($1.53)
- 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, TAB currently has the Padres at $1.71 and the Pirates at $2.15.
The Padres are 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.50 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.53.
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 analytics model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 60% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
Padres vs Pirates: Best Bets
- Head to Head: San Diego at $1.71 with TAB (58% probability)
- Line: Padres -1.5 at $2.50 with TAB (1.9% edge)
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB (55% probability)
These Padres vs Pirates betting tips are based on market-leading simulations and wagering expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though the Pirates are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Padres -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Padres vs Pirates: Prediction
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Padres vs Pirates: Essential Details
The match-up between the Padres and Pirates at PETCO Park is scheduled to commence at 6:10am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: San Diego Padres vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Thursday 15 August 2024
- Time: 6:10am AEST
- Venue: PETCO Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Our San Diego vs Pittsburgh predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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