Tigers vs Pirates Prediction and MLB Tips - 28 September 2026
Last updated: Sep 27, 2026, 7:08PM | Published: Sep 26, 2026, 8:28PM
The Detroit Tigers will sqaure off with the Pittsburgh Pirates in Game of the League Series at Comerica Park on Monday, starting at 5:10am AEST.
River Ryan (0-0, 0.00 ERA) will be on the bump for the Tigers, while the Pirates will counter with Jared Jones (5-6, 3.87 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Tigers vs Pirates game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Monday's Detroit vs Pittsburgh MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Pirates a 51% chance of beating the Tigers at Comerica Park.
Tigers vs Pirates: Odds
The latest betting odds in Australia for Monday's MLB game at Comerica Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Tigers $1.93, Pirates $1.91
- Line: Tigers +1.5 ($1.56), Pirates -1.5 ($2.43)
- Total (Over/Under 8 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 $1.93 and the Pirates at $1.91.
The Tigers are 1.5-run underdogs against the Pirates, with odds of $1.56 available at TAB.
For the favourite Pirates (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.43.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 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 Tigers (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 61% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to go over 54% of the time.
Tigers vs Pirates: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $1.91 with TAB
- Line: Pirates -1.5 at $2.43 with TAB
- Total Runs: Over 8 at $1.91 with TAB
Stats Insider's Tigers vs Pirates best bets are based on complex modelling and wagering experience to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.
Even though the Tigers are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Pirates -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the best odds available.
Tigers vs Pirates: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Detroit vs Pittsburgh game on Monday, including data-driven predictions and top betting tips.
Remember, our model updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis before the Detroit vs Pittsburgh game.
As always, see our Best Bets to get betting tips for every MLB game, plus predictions for a wide range of other sports.
Tigers vs Pirates: Essential Details
The match-up between the Tigers and Pirates at Comerica Park is scheduled to start at 5:10am AEST on Monday.
- Teams: Detroit Tigers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Monday 28 September 2026
- Time: 5:10am AEST
- Venue: Comerica Park
All dates and times in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Detroit vs Pittsburgh predictions are the result of 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced 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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