Blue Jays vs. Pirates Prediction and Odds - May 5, 2023

The Pittsburgh Pirates square off with the Toronto Blue Jays in MLB action at PNC Park on Friday, commencing at 6:35PM ET.

Rich Hill (3-2, 4.18 ERA) will get the ball for the Pirates, pitting him against Chris Bassitt (3-2, 5.18 ERA) for the Blue Jays.

Dimers' top betting picks for Blue Jays vs. Pirates, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Blue Jays vs. Pirates

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Blue Jays-Pirates MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Blue Jays a 54% chance of beating the Pirates.

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Blue Jays vs. Pirates Game Odds

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 (-130), Blue Jays -1.5 (+115)
• Moneyline: Pirates +125, Blue Jays -140
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-105/-110)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pirates are +1.5 underdogs versus the Blue Jays, with -130 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Blue Jays (-1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +115.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +125, which means you can bet $100 to profit $125, earning a total payout of $225, if they win.

Elsewhere, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jays at -140, where you can risk $140 to win $100, for a total payout of $240, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 9 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run Over/Under has a 56% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Blue Jays vs. Pirates

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 @ -130 via PointsBet (58% probability)
• Moneyline: Pirates @ +125 via DraftKings Sportsbook (0.8% edge)
• Total: Under 9 @ -110 via PointsBet (56% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to help you make smarter decisions with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

While the Blue Jays are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Pirates moneyline is the best option due to the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

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Blue Jays vs. Pirates 2023 Game Info

Friday's game between the Pirates and Blue Jays at PNC Park is scheduled to begin at 6:35PM ET.

• Who: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
• Date: Friday May 5, 2023
• Time: 6:35PM ET / 3:35PM PT
• Venue: PNC Park

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