Rockies vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Betting Tips - 20 April 2023
Apr 18, 2023, 7:21PM
The Colorado Rockies take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Coors Field on Thursday, starting at 5:10am AEST.
The Rockies will send Austin Gomber (0-3, 8.16 ERA) to the mound, up against Johan Oviedo (1-1, 2.46 ERA) for the Pirates.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Rockies vs Pirates, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia, are detailed in this article.
Who will win? Rockies vs Pirates
Based on trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Thursday's Colorado-Pittsburgh MLB game 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Pirates a 52% chance of defeating the Rockies at Coors Field.
More: Rockies vs Pirates Simulated 10K Times
Colorado vs Pittsburgh Current Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Coors Field are shown below:
- Head to Head: Rockies $2.10, Pirates $1.77
- Line: Rockies +1.5 ($1.71), Pirates -1.5 ($2.20)
- Total (Over/Under 11 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Rockies to win at $2.10 and the Pirates to win at $1.77.
The Rockies are 1.5-run underdogs against the Pirates, with odds of $1.71 currently available at bet365.
For the favourite Pirates (-1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $2.20.
The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 11 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.91 and odds for the Under at $1.91.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Rockies (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the line, while the 11-run Over/Under has a 53% chance of staying Under.
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Rockies vs Pirates MLB Best Bets
- Head to Head: Colorado at $2.10 with bet365 (2.1% edge)
- Line: Rockies +1.5 at $1.71 with bet365 (59% probability)
- Total Runs: Under 11 at $1.91 with bet365 (53% probability)
These Rockies vs Pirates best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Pirates have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Rockies to win is our recommended option because of the 2.1% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Rockies vs Pirates MLB Prediction
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Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Colorado vs Pittsburgh on Thursday, including pre-game predictions, free tips, and live win probabilities.
Our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Colorado vs Pittsburgh game at Coors Field.
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Rockies vs Pirates MLB 2023
The game between the Rockies and Pirates at Coors Field is scheduled to commence at 5:10am AEST on Thursday.
- Game: Colorado Rockies vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Thursday 20 April 2023
- Time: 5:10am AEST
- Venue: Coors Field
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise noted.
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