Tigers vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 June 2025
Last updated: Jun 17, 2025, 10:40PM | Published: Jun 16, 2025, 6:29PM
The Detroit Tigers will sqaure off with the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Comerica Park on Wednesday, beginning at 8:40am AEST.
Casey Mize (6-2, 2.95 ERA) will start for the Tigers, up against Bailey Falter (5-3, 3.36 ERA) for the Pirates.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Tigers vs Pirates game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Wednesday's Detroit vs Pittsburgh MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Tigers a 62% chance of beating the Pirates at Comerica Park.
Tigers vs Pirates: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's MLB game at Comerica Park are listed below:
- Head to Head: Tigers $1.49, Pirates $2.68
- Line: Tigers -1.5 ($2.09), Pirates +1.5 ($1.76)
- Total (Over/Under 8.071 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 Tigers at $1.49 and the Pirates at $2.68.
The Tigers are 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.09 available at TAB.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.76.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8.071 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 58% of the time, while the 8.071-run over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Tigers vs Pirates: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.68 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.76 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8.071 at $1.91 with TAB
These Tigers vs Pirates best bets are based on market-leading modelling and betting intelligence to provide you with the best possible advice 24/7/365.
While the Tigers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pirates to win is our preferred option due to the 2.5% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.
Tigers vs Pirates: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Detroit vs Pittsburgh game on Wednesday, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Detroit vs Pittsburgh game.
As always, see Stats Insider's Best Bets for the best tips on every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Tigers vs Pirates: Essential Details
The game between the Tigers and Pirates at Comerica Park is scheduled to commence at 8:40am AEST on Wednesday.
- Teams: Detroit Tigers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Wednesday 18 June 2025
- Time: 8:40am AEST
- Venue: Comerica Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise stated.
Conclusion
Our Detroit vs Pittsburgh predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully 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, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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