Pirates vs Diamondbacks: Prediction and MLB Tips - 21 May 2023
Last updated: May 20, 2023, 8:01PM | Published: May 19, 2023, 8:33PM
The Pittsburgh Pirates face the Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB action at PNC Park on Sunday, commencing at 6:05am AEST.
Mitch Keller (5-1, 2.38 ERA) will start for the Pirates, while the Diamondbacks will counter with Brandon Pfaadt (0-1, 8.59 ERA).
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Pirates vs Diamondbacks, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Pirates vs Diamondbacks
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Sunday's Pittsburgh-Arizona MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Pirates a 57% chance of defeating the Diamondbacks at PNC Park.
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Pirates vs Diamondbacks: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at PNC Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pirates $1.67, Diamondbacks $2.30
- Line: Pirates -1.5 ($2.40), Diamondbacks +1.5 ($1.62)
- Total (Over/Under 8.5 Runs): Over $1.95, Under $1.87
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Pirates to win at $1.67 and the Diamondbacks to win at $2.30.
The Pirates are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Diamondbacks, with odds of $2.40 currently available at bet365.
For the underdog Diamondbacks (+1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.62.
The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.95 and odds for the Under at $1.87.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Diamondbacks (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the line, while the 8.5-run Over/Under has a 54% chance of staying Under.
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Pirates vs Diamondbacks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Arizona at $2.30 with bet365 (0.9% edge)
- Line: Diamondbacks +1.5 at $1.62 with bet365 (61% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.87 with bet365 (54% probability)
Our Pirates vs Diamondbacks best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling intelligence to give you the best possible advice 24/7.
While the Pirates have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Diamondbacks to win is our preferred option because of the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Pirates vs Diamondbacks: Prediction
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Pirates vs Diamondbacks: Preview
The match-up between the Pirates and Diamondbacks at PNC Park is scheduled to commence at 6:05am AEST on Sunday.
- Game: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Arizona Diamondbacks
- Date: Sunday 21 May 2023
- Time: 6:05am AEST
- Venue: PNC Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our predictions for Pittsburgh vs Arizona have been made based on 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 trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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