Pirates vs Braves Prediction and MLB Tips - 12 May 2025

The Pittsburgh Pirates will sqaure off with the favoured Atlanta Braves in MLB action at PNC Park on Monday, beginning at 3:35am AEST.

The Pirates will have Carmen Mlodzinski (1-3, 6.16 ERA) start, while the Braves will counter with Chris Sale (1-3, 4.07 ERA).

This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Pirates vs Braves game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.

Who Will Win?

Utilising advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Pittsburgh vs Atlanta MLB game 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Braves a 65% chance of winning against the Pirates at PNC Park.

Pirates vs Braves: Odds

The current betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at PNC Park are listed here:

• Head to Head: Pirates $3.00, Braves $1.41
• Line: Pirates +1.5 ($2.20), Braves -1.5 ($1.72)
• Total (Over/Under 8 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 $3.00 and the Braves at $1.41.

The Pirates are 1.5-run underdogs against the Braves, with odds of $2.20 available at TAB.

For the favourite Braves (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.72.

The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Braves (-1.5) are predicted to cover the line 52% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.

Pirates vs Braves: Best Bets

• Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $3.00 with TAB
• Line: Pirates +1.5 at $2.20 with TAB
• Total Runs: Under 8 at $1.91 with TAB

Stats Insider's Pirates vs Braves betting tips are based on complex simulations and wagering experience to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.

And while the Braves have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pirates to win is our recommended option due to the 2.9% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Even though the Braves are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Pirates +1.5 is based on the chance of that happening, as suggested by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.

Pirates vs Braves: Prediction

Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Pittsburgh vs Atlanta game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and live updatestips.

Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Pittsburgh vs Atlanta game.

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Pirates vs Braves: Essential Details

The game between the Pirates and Braves at PNC Park is scheduled to begin at 3:35am AEST on Monday.

• Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Atlanta Braves
• Date: Monday 12 May 2025
• Time: 3:35am 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 Atlanta predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of skilled 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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