Royals vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 8 July 2025
Last updated: Jul 7, 2025, 3:55PM | Published: Jul 6, 2025, 8:30PM
The Kansas City Royals will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday, commencing at 9:40am AEST.
Noah Cameron (2-4, 2.56 ERA) will get the ball for the Royals, while the Pirates will counter with Andrew Heaney (4-7, 4.16 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's best betting tips for the Royals vs Pirates game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Kansas City vs Pittsburgh MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Royals a 58% chance of defeating the Pirates at Kauffman Stadium.
Royals vs Pirates: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's MLB game at Kauffman Stadium are listed here:
- Head to Head: Royals $1.65, Pirates $2.30
- Line: Royals -1.5 ($2.35), Pirates +1.5 ($1.62)
- Total (Over/Under 9 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 $1.65 and the Pirates at $2.30.
The Royals are 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.35 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.62.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 9 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 61% of the time, while the 9-run over/under is expected to stay under 59% of the time.
Royals vs Pirates: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.30 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.62 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 9 at $1.91 with TAB
These Royals vs Pirates best bets are based on detailed modelling and betting experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
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 identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to being a profitable punter in the long run.
Royals vs Pirates: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Kansas City vs Pittsburgh game on Tuesday, including data-driven predictions and computer tips.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page 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 begin at 9:40am AEST on Tuesday.
- Teams: Kansas City Royals vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Tuesday 8 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 after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert 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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