Pirates vs Giants Prediction and MLB Tips - 23 May 2024

The Pittsburgh Pirates will face the San Francisco Giants in MLB action at PNC Park on Thursday, beginning at 8:40am AEST.

Jared Jones (3-4, 2.89 ERA) will be on the bump for the Pirates, pitting him against Blake Snell (0-3, 11.57 ERA) for the Giants.

Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Pirates vs Giants game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed in this article.

Who Will Win: Pirates vs Giants

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Pittsburgh-San Francisco MLB match-up 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Pirates a 53% chance of beating the Giants at PNC Park.

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Pirates vs Giants: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at PNC Park are shown below:

• Head to Head: Pirates $1.75, Giants $2.05
• Line: Pirates -1.5 ($2.65), Giants +1.5 ($1.47)
• Total (Over/Under 7.5 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 Pirates at $1.75 and the Giants at $2.05.

The Pirates are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Giants, with odds of $2.65 currently on offer at TAB.

For the underdog Giants (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB currently has odds of $1.47.

The Over/Under for Pirates vs Giants sits at 7.5 with TAB, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Giants (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the line, while the 7.5-run Over/Under has a 57% chance of staying Under.

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Pirates vs Giants: Best Bets

• Head to Head: San Francisco at $2.05 with (0.7% edge)
• Line: Giants +1.5 at $1.47 with TAB (66% probability)
• Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB (57% probability)

Our Pirates vs Giants best bets are based on world-class modelling and betting experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.

While the Pirates have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Giants to win is our preferred option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term success as a sports bettor.

Pirates vs Giants: Prediction

Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Pittsburgh vs San Francisco on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.

Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Pittsburgh vs San Francisco match-up at PNC Park.

As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets to get betting tips for every MLB game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Pirates vs Giants: Preview

The match-up between the Pirates and Giants at PNC Park is scheduled to start at 8:40am AEST on Thursday.

• Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Francisco Giants
• Date: Thursday 23 May 2024
• Time: 8:40am AEST
• Venue: PNC Park

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.

Our Pittsburgh vs San Francisco 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 confidence to make informed decisions.

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