Pirates vs Phillies Prediction and MLB Tips - 21 July 2024
Last updated: Jul 20, 2024, 10:40PM | Published: Jul 19, 2024, 9:31PM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will face the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB action at PNC Park on Sunday, beginning at 8:40am AEST.
Luis L. Ortiz (4-2, 2.84 ERA) will start for the Pirates, up against Cristopher Sánchez (7-4, 2.96 ERA) for the Phillies.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pirates vs Phillies game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Sunday's Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Phillies a 59% chance of winning against the Pirates at PNC Park.
Pirates vs Phillies: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Sunday's MLB game at PNC Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Pirates $2.48, Phillies $1.56
- Line: Pirates +1.5 ($1.88), Phillies -1.5 ($1.93)
- Total (Over/Under 8.8 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, TAB currently has the Pirates at $2.48 and the Phillies at $1.56.
The Pirates are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Phillies, with odds of $1.88 available at TAB.
For the favourite Phillies (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.93.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.8 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 54% of the time, while the 8.8-run over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Pirates vs Phillies: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.48 with TAB (2.1% edge)
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.88 with TAB (54% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 8.8 at $1.91 with TAB (54% probability)
Stats Insider's Pirates vs Phillies predictions are based on market-leading simulations and betting expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Phillies have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pirates to win is our recommended option due to the 2.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Pirates vs Phillies: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this article for the latest betting predictions before the Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia match-up.
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Pirates vs Phillies: Essential Details
The game between the Pirates and Phillies at PNC Park is scheduled to commence at 8:40am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Sunday 21 July 2024
- Time: 8:40am AEST
- Venue: PNC Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Our Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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