Pirates vs Red Sox Prediction and MLB Tips - 17 August 2026
Last updated: Aug 16, 2026, 6:40AM | Published: Aug 15, 2026, 6:43PM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will face the Boston Red Sox in MLB action at PNC Park on Monday, commencing at 3:35am AEST.
The Pirates will have Lake Bachar (1-2, 3.98 ERA) start, up against Patrick Sandoval (1-1, 3.30 ERA) for the Red Sox.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pirates vs Red Sox game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Pittsburgh vs Boston MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Pirates a 52% chance of winning against the Red Sox at PNC Park.
Pirates vs Red Sox: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at PNC Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pirates $2.00, Red Sox $1.83
- Line: Pirates +1.5 ($1.61), Red Sox -1.5 ($2.40)
- 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 $2.00 and the Red Sox at $1.83.
The Pirates are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Red Sox, with odds of $1.61 available at TAB.
For the favourite Red Sox (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.40.
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 64% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Pirates vs Red Sox: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.00 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.61 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
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Pirates vs Red Sox: Prediction
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Pirates vs Red Sox: Essential Details
The match-up between the Pirates and Red Sox at PNC Park is scheduled to start at 3:35am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Boston Red Sox
- Date: Monday 17 August 2026
- 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 Boston predictions have been made thanks to 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics 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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