Pirates vs Guardians Prediction and MLB Tips - 20 April 2025
Apr 19, 2025, 1:29AM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will face the Cleveland Guardians in MLB action at PNC Park on Sunday, beginning at 6:05am AEST.
The Pirates will send Paul Skenes (2-1, 2.96 ERA) to the mound, while the Guardians are going with Ben Lively (0-2, 4.87 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Pirates vs Guardians game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Pittsburgh vs Cleveland MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Pirates a 63% chance of winning against the Guardians at PNC Park.
Pirates vs Guardians: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at PNC Park are shown below:
- Head to Head: Pirates $1.59, Guardians $2.45
- Line: Pirates -1.5 ($2.25), Guardians +1.5 ($1.67)
- Total (Over/Under 8 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 Pirates at $1.59 and the Guardians at $2.45.
The Pirates are 1.5-run favourites against the Guardians, with odds of $2.25 available at TAB.
For the underdog Guardians (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.67.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Guardians (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 58% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to stay under 57% of the time.
Pirates vs Guardians: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $1.59 with TAB
- Line: Guardians +1.5 at $1.67 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Pirates vs Guardians best bets are based on detailed modelling and gambling experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Pirates vs Guardians: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Pittsburgh vs Cleveland game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates frequently, so bookmark this page for the latest betting analysis before the Pittsburgh vs Cleveland game.
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Pirates vs Guardians: Essential Details
The match-up between the Pirates and Guardians at PNC Park is scheduled to commence at 6:05am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cleveland Guardians
- Date: Sunday 20 April 2025
- Time: 6:05am AEST
- Venue: PNC Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Pittsburgh vs Cleveland predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully 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 trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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