Pirates vs Blue Jays Prediction and MLB Tips - 21 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 20, 2025, 4:35PM | Published: Aug 19, 2025, 7:34PM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the Toronto Blue Jays in MLB action at PNC Park on Thursday, starting at 2:35am AEST.
The Pirates will send Johan Oviedo (0-0, 18.00 ERA) to the mound, up against Chris Bassitt (11-6, 4.22 ERA) for the Blue Jays.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pirates vs Blue Jays game, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Pittsburgh vs Toronto MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Blue Jays a 60% chance of defeating the Pirates at PNC Park.
Pirates vs Blue Jays: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at PNC Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pirates $2.36, Blue Jays $1.61
- Line: Pirates +1.5 ($1.84), Blue Jays -1.5 ($1.98)
- 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 $2.36 and the Blue Jays at $1.61.
The Pirates are 1.5-run underdogs against the Blue Jays, with odds of $1.84 available at TAB.
For the favourite Blue Jays (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.98.
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 53% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 51% of the time.
Pirates vs Blue Jays: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Toronto at $1.61 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.84 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
These Pirates vs Blue Jays betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and betting intelligence to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Pirates vs Blue Jays: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Pittsburgh vs Toronto game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
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Pirates vs Blue Jays: Essential Details
The game between the Pirates and Blue Jays at PNC Park is scheduled to start at 2:35am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Toronto Blue Jays
- Date: Thursday 21 August 2025
- Time: 2:35am 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 based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge 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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