Padres vs. Pirates Prediction for MLB Thursday [6/29/2023]

MLB action continues on Thursday at 12:35PM ET as the San Diego Padres take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

Luis Ortiz (2-3, 3.74 ERA) will start on the mound for the Pirates, pitting him against Joe Musgrove (6-2, 3.88 ERA) for the Padres.

Dimers' free betting picks for Padres vs. Pirates, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Padres vs. Pirates

Using advanced machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Padres-Pirates MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Padres a 59% chance of getting the W against the Pirates.

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Padres vs. Pirates Odds [6/29]

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 (+110), Padres -1.5 (-120)
• Moneyline: Pirates +172, Padres -200
• Total: Over/Under 9 (+100/-120)

The Pirates are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Padres, with +110 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Padres (-1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on the market at -120.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +172. That means you can bet $100 to profit $172, earning a total payout of $272, if they win.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Padres at -200, where you can risk $200 to win $100, for a total payout of $300, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 9 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, as well as the best odds for the Under at -120.

As always, make sure you check 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 54% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9 runs has a 58% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Padres vs. Pirates

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 @ +110 via DraftKings Sportsbook (54% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Pirates @ +172 via FanDuel Sportsbook (4.7% edge) 🔥
• Total: Under 9 @ -120 via DraftKings Sportsbook (58% probability)

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While the Padres are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Pirates moneyline is the best option due to the 4.7% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Padres vs. Pirates Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Padres are more likely to beat the Pirates in the MLB game on Thursday.

This prediction is based on detailed data-driven analysis, with the Padres boasting a 59% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Padres-Pirates game, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting insights before Padres vs. Pirates on Thursday June 29, 2023.

Padres vs. Pirates 2023

Thursday's MLB game between the Pirates and Padres at PNC Park is scheduled to start at 12:35PM ET.

• Who: San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
• Date: Thursday June 29, 2023
• Time: 12:35PM ET / 9:35AM PT
• Venue: PNC Park

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