Pirates vs Royals Prediction and MLB Tips - 15 September 2024
Last updated: Sep 14, 2024, 5:09PM | Published: Sep 13, 2024, 8:07PM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will face the Kansas City Royals in MLB action at PNC Park on Sunday, starting at 3:05am AEST.
The Pirates will have Mitch Keller (11-9, 3.85 ERA) start, while the Royals are going with Michael Wacha (12-7, 3.34 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pirates vs Royals game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Pittsburgh vs Kansas City MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model is currently unable to split the two teams, giving both the Pirates and the Royals an equal 50% chance of winning the game.
Pirates vs Royals: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at PNC Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Pirates $1.91, Royals $1.85
- Line: Pirates +1.5 ($1.57), Royals -1.5 ($2.40)
- 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 Pirates at $1.91 and the Royals at $1.85.
The Pirates are 1.5-run underdogs against the Royals, with odds of $1.57 available at TAB.
For the favourite Royals (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.40.
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 63% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Pirates vs Royals: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $1.91 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.57 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Our Pirates vs Royals predictions are based on market-leading simulations and wagering experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 8.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Pirates vs Royals: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Pittsburgh vs Kansas City game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Pittsburgh vs Kansas City match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Pirates vs Royals: Essential Details
The game between the Pirates and Royals at PNC Park is scheduled to begin at 3:05am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Kansas City Royals
- Date: Sunday 15 September 2024
- Time: 3:05am AEST
- Venue: PNC Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Pittsburgh vs Kansas City predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert 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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