Padres vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 31 May 2025
Last updated: May 31, 2025, 1:46AM | Published: May 29, 2025, 5:28PM
The San Diego Padres will sqaure off with the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at PETCO Park on Saturday, beginning at 11:40am AEST.
The Padres will have Nick Pivetta (5-2, 2.72 ERA) start, pitting him against Mitch Keller (1-6, 3.66 ERA) for the Pirates.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Padres vs Pirates game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Saturday's San Diego vs Pittsburgh MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Padres a 64% chance of winning against the Pirates at PETCO Park.
Padres vs Pirates: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Saturday's MLB game at PETCO Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Padres $1.53, Pirates $2.60
- Line: Padres -1.5 ($2.20), Pirates +1.5 ($1.72)
- 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, the bookmakers currently have the Padres at $1.53 and the Pirates at $2.60.
The Padres are 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.20 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.72.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 56% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Padres vs Pirates: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: San Diego at $1.53 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.72 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Padres vs Pirates predictions are based on market-leading simulations and wagering experience to give you the best possible advice 24/7.
Padres vs Pirates: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the San Diego vs Pittsburgh game on Saturday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
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Padres vs Pirates: Essential Details
The match-up between the Padres and Pirates at PETCO Park is scheduled to commence at 11:40am AEST on Saturday.
- Teams: San Diego Padres vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Saturday 31 May 2025
- Time: 11:40am AEST
- Venue: PETCO Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our San Diego vs Pittsburgh 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 cutting-edge 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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