Royals vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 10 July 2025
Last updated: Jul 9, 2025, 11:41PM | Published: Jul 8, 2025, 7:31PM
The Kansas City Royals will sqaure off with the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday, commencing at 9:40am AEST.
The Royals will have Kris Bubic (7-6, 2.36 ERA) start, pitting him against Bailey Falter (6-4, 3.69 ERA) for the Pirates.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Royals vs Pirates game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Kansas City vs Pittsburgh MLB game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Royals a 63% chance of beating the Pirates at Kauffman Stadium.
Royals vs Pirates: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Kauffman Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Royals $1.53, Pirates $2.60
- Line: Royals -1.5 ($2.04), Pirates +1.5 ($1.80)
- 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 Royals at $1.53 and the Pirates at $2.60.
The Royals are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.04 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.80.
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 analytics model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 55% of the time, while the 8.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 54% of the time.
Royals vs Pirates: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.60 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.80 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.5 at $1.91 with TAB
Today's Royals vs Pirates betting tips are based on market-leading modelling and betting expertise to provide you with the best possible advice around the clock.
While the Royals have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pirates to win is our recommended option due to the edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Taking advantage of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Royals vs Pirates: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Kansas City vs Pittsburgh game on Thursday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this article for the latest betting predictions before the Kansas City vs Pittsburgh match-up.
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Royals vs Pirates: Essential Details
The match-up between the Royals and Pirates at Kauffman Stadium is scheduled to commence at 9:40am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Kansas City Royals vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Thursday 10 July 2025
- Time: 9:40am AEST
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Kansas City vs Pittsburgh predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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