Rangers vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 22 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 21, 2024, 6:35PM | Published: Aug 21, 2024, 4:31AM
The Texas Rangers will sqaure off with the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Globe Life Field on Thursday, starting at 4:35am AEST.
The Rangers will send Andrew Heaney (4-13, 4.20 ERA) to the mound, up against Domingo Germán (0-0, 3.00 ERA) for the Pirates.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Rangers vs Pirates game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Texas vs Pittsburgh MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Rangers a 59% chance of defeating the Pirates at Globe Life Field.
Rangers vs Pirates: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Globe Life Field are shown here:
- Head to Head: Rangers $1.62, Pirates $2.30
- Line: Rangers -1.5 ($2.35), Pirates +1.5 ($1.60)
- 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 Rangers at $1.62 and the Pirates at $2.30.
The Rangers are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.35 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.60.
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 59% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 52% of the time.
Rangers vs Pirates: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Texas at $1.62 with TAB (59% probability)
- Line: Rangers -1.5 at $2.35 with TAB (0.1% edge)
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB (52% probability)
Our Rangers vs Pirates predictions are based on detailed modelling and gambling intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though the Pirates are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Rangers -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Rangers vs Pirates: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Texas vs Pittsburgh game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and live updatestips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so bookmark this article for the latest betting tips before the Texas vs Pittsburgh match-up.
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Rangers vs Pirates: Essential Details
The game between the Rangers and Pirates at Globe Life Field is scheduled to start at 4:35am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Texas Rangers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Thursday 22 August 2024
- Time: 4:35am AEST
- Venue: Globe Life Field
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Texas vs Pittsburgh predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully 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 confidence to make informed decisions.
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