Pirates vs Diamondbacks: Prediction and MLB Tips - 20 May 2023
Last updated: May 19, 2023, 10:36PM | Published: May 18, 2023, 7:20PM
The Pittsburgh Pirates square off with the Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB action at PNC Park on Saturday, commencing at 8:35am AEST.
Johan Oviedo (2-3, 5.14 ERA) will be on the bump for the Pirates, while the Diamondbacks are going with Zac Gallen (6-1, 2.36 ERA).
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Pirates vs Diamondbacks, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Pirates vs Diamondbacks
Based on high-tech machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Saturday's Pittsburgh-Arizona MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Diamondbacks a 58% chance of winning against the Pirates at PNC Park.
More: Full Betting Analysis for Pirates vs Diamondbacks
Pirates vs Diamondbacks: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at PNC Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pirates $2.50, Diamondbacks $1.56
- Line: Pirates +1.5 ($1.91), Diamondbacks -1.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.83, Under $2.00
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Pirates to win at $2.50 and the Diamondbacks to win at $1.56.
The Pirates are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Diamondbacks, with odds of $1.91 currently on offer at PointsBet.
For the favourite Diamondbacks (-1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.91.
The Over/Under for total runs scored has been set at 7.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.83 and odds for the Under at $2.00.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the line, while the 7.5-run Over/Under has a 51% chance of staying Under.
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Pirates vs Diamondbacks: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.50 with PointsBet (2.5% edge)
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.91 with PointsBet (56% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $2.00 with bet365 (51% probability)
Today's Pirates vs Diamondbacks best bets are based on complex modelling and gambling intelligence to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Diamondbacks have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pirates to win is our preferred option because of the 2.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the PointsBet odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.
Pirates vs Diamondbacks: Prediction
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Pirates vs Diamondbacks: Preview
The game between the Pirates and Diamondbacks at PNC Park is scheduled to begin at 8:35am AEST on Saturday.
- Game: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Date: Saturday 20 May 2023
- Time: 8:35am AEST
- Venue: PNC Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our predictions for Pittsburgh vs Arizona have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled 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 confidence to make informed decisions.
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