Phillies vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 19 May 2025
Last updated: May 18, 2025, 5:35PM | Published: May 17, 2025, 6:29PM
The Philadelphia Phillies will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Monday, starting at 3:35am AEST.
Mick Abel (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will start for the Phillies, pitting him against Paul Skenes (3-4, 2.63 ERA) for the Pirates.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Phillies vs Pirates game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Philadelphia vs Pittsburgh MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Phillies a 51% chance of defeating the Pirates at Citizens Bank Park.
Phillies vs Pirates: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at Citizens Bank Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Phillies $1.95, Pirates $1.87
- Line: Phillies +1.5 ($1.56), Pirates -1.5 ($2.50)
- Total (Over/Under 9 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 Phillies at $1.95 and the Pirates at $1.87.
The Phillies are 1.5-run underdogs against the Pirates, with odds of $1.56 available at TAB.
For the favourite Pirates (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.50.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9 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 Phillies (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 64% of the time, while the 9-run over/under is expected to stay under 57% of the time.
Phillies vs Pirates: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Philadelphia at $1.95 with TAB
- Line: Phillies +1.5 at $1.56 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9 at $1.91 with TAB
These Phillies vs Pirates betting tips are based on complex simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible advice every time.
Phillies vs Pirates: Prediction
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Phillies vs Pirates: Essential Details
The game between the Phillies and Pirates at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to begin at 3:35am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Philadelphia Phillies vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Monday 19 May 2025
- Time: 3:35am AEST
- Venue: Citizens Bank Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Philadelphia vs Pittsburgh predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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