Pirates vs Blue Jays Prediction and MLB Tips - 20 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 19, 2025, 10:43PM | Published: Aug 18, 2025, 7:45PM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will sqaure off with the Toronto Blue Jays in MLB action at PNC Park on Wednesday, starting at 8:40am AEST.
The Pirates will have Mitch Keller (5-11, 4.13 ERA) start, while the Blue Jays are going with Max Scherzer (3-2, 3.83 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pirates vs Blue Jays game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Pittsburgh vs Toronto MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Blue Jays a 58% chance of defeating the Pirates at PNC Park.
Pirates vs Blue Jays: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at PNC Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pirates $2.20, Blue Jays $1.71
- Line: Pirates +1.5 ($1.74), Blue Jays -1.5 ($2.14)
- 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 Pirates at $2.20 and the Blue Jays at $1.71.
The Pirates are 1.5-run underdogs against the Blue Jays, with odds of $1.74 available at TAB.
For the favourite Blue Jays (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.14.
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 analytics model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to go over 51% of the time.
Pirates vs Blue Jays: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Toronto at $1.71 with TAB
- Line: Blue Jays -1.5 at $2.14 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Pirates vs Blue Jays best bets are based on market-leading modelling and wagering expertise to give you the best possible advice around the clock.
Even though the Pirates are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Blue Jays -1.5 is based on the probability of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 7.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($1.91) that are available from TAB.
Pirates vs Blue Jays: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Pittsburgh vs Toronto game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting tips before the Pittsburgh vs Toronto game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips for every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Pirates vs Blue Jays: Essential Details
The match-up between the Pirates and Blue Jays at PNC Park is scheduled to commence at 8:40am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Date: Wednesday 20 August 2025
- Time: 8:40am 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 Toronto 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, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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