Pirates vs Phillies Prediction and MLB Tips - 8 June 2025
Last updated: Jun 7, 2025, 8:05PM | Published: Jun 6, 2025, 6:29PM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will sqaure off with the Philadelphia Phillies in MLB action at PNC Park on Sunday, starting at 6:05am AEST.
The Pirates will send Andrew Heaney (3-4, 3.39 ERA) to the mound, while the Phillies are going with Ranger Suárez (4-0, 2.72 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Pirates vs Phillies game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Phillies a 54% chance of defeating 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 $2.20, Phillies $1.71
- Line: Pirates +1.5 ($1.72), Phillies -1.5 ($2.20)
- 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 $2.20 and the Phillies at $1.71.
The Pirates are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Phillies, with odds of $1.72 available at TAB.
For the favourite Phillies (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.20.
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 analytics model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 59% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to stay under 53% of the time.
Pirates vs Phillies: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.20 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.72 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Pirates vs Phillies betting tips are based on world-class modelling and gambling experience to help you place more informed 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-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Making use of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Pirates vs Phillies: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia game on Sunday, including data-driven predictions and live scorestips.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting analysis before the Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia match-up.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for betting tips on every MLB game, as well as predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Pirates vs Phillies: Essential Details
The game between the Pirates and Phillies at PNC Park is scheduled to commence at 6:05am AEST on Sunday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Philadelphia Phillies
- Date: Sunday 8 June 2025
- Time: 6:05am AEST
- Venue: PNC Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Pittsburgh vs Philadelphia predictions are based on 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, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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