Pirates vs Giants Prediction and MLB Tips - 5 August 2025
Last updated: Aug 4, 2025, 10:41PM | Published: Aug 4, 2025, 2:30AM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the San Francisco Giants in MLB action at PNC Park on Tuesday, starting at 8:40am AEST.
Johan Oviedo (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will start for the Pirates, pitting him against Justin Verlander (1-8, 4.53 ERA) for the Giants.
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Pirates vs Giants game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's Pittsburgh vs San Francisco MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Giants a 52% chance of beating the Pirates at PNC Park.
Pirates vs Giants: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's MLB game at PNC Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pirates $2.05, Giants $1.80
- Line: Pirates +1.5 ($1.65), Giants -1.5 ($2.29)
- 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 $2.05 and the Giants at $1.80.
The Pirates are 1.5-run underdogs against the Giants, with odds of $1.65 available at TAB.
For the favourite Giants (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.29.
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 model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 61% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
Pirates vs Giants: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.05 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.65 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Pirates vs Giants best bets are based on market-leading simulations and wagering experience to bring you the best possible advice every time.
While the Giants have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pirates to win is our recommended option because of the 1.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.
Pirates vs Giants: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Pittsburgh vs San Francisco game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
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Pirates vs Giants: Essential Details
The match-up between the Pirates and Giants at PNC Park is scheduled to start at 8:40am AEST on Tuesday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs San Francisco Giants
- Date: Tuesday 5 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 San Francisco predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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