Tigers vs Pirates: Prediction and MLB Tips - 18 May 2023
May 16, 2023, 6:34PM
The Detroit Tigers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Comerica Park on Thursday, starting at 3:10am AEST.
Eduardo Rodriguez (4-2, 1.57 ERA) will start for the Tigers, up against Rich Hill (3-3, 4.36 ERA) for the Pirates.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for Tigers vs Pirates, plus the latest betting odds in Australia, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Tigers vs Pirates
Based on high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated Thursday's Detroit-Pittsburgh MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Tigers a 59% chance of winning against the Pirates at Comerica Park.
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Tigers vs Pirates: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at Comerica Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Tigers $1.61, Pirates $2.45
- Line: Tigers -1.5 ($2.30), Pirates +1.5 ($1.67)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.95, Under $1.87
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, bet365 currently has the Tigers to win at $1.61 and the Pirates to win at $2.45.
The Tigers are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Pirates, with odds of $2.30 currently on offer at bet365.
For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the line, bet365 currently has odds of $1.67.
The Over/Under for total runs scored has been set at 7.5 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.95 and odds for the Under at $1.87.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the line, while the 7.5-run Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Over.
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Tigers vs Pirates: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.45 with bet365 (1.0% edge)
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.67 with bet365 (60% probability)
- Total Runs: Over 7.5 at $1.95 with bet365 (51% probability)
Today's Tigers vs Pirates predictions are based on complex simulations and gambling intelligence to give you 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 recommended option due to the 1.0% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the bet365 odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges seen on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Tigers vs Pirates: Prediction
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Tigers vs Pirates: Preview
The game between the Tigers and Pirates at Comerica Park is scheduled to begin at 3:10am AEST on Thursday.
- Game: Detroit Tigers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Thursday 18 May 2023
- Time: 3:10am AEST
- Venue: Comerica Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) unless otherwise stated.
Our predictions for Detroit vs Pittsburgh are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics 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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