Phillies vs. Pirates Prediction for MLB Friday [7/28/2023]

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies will lock horns in MLB action at PNC Park on Friday, starting at 7:05PM ET.

Mitch Keller (9-6, 4.01 ERA) will start on the mound for the Pirates, while the Phillies are going with Zack Wheeler (7-5, 3.88 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Phillies vs. Pirates, plus game predictions and betting odds, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Phillies vs. Pirates

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Phillies-Pirates MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Phillies a 58% chance of defeating the Pirates.

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Phillies vs. Pirates Odds [7/28]

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 (-120), Phillies -1.5 (+105)
• Moneyline: Pirates +140, Phillies -162
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-105/-105)

The Pirates are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Phillies, with -120 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the favored Phillies (-1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +105.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +140, which means you can bet $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, if they win.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Phillies at -162, where you can risk $162 to win $100, for a total payout of $262, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 8.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

As always, check out all of the online sportsbooks available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs has a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Phillies vs. Pirates

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 @ -120 via PointsBet (56% probability)
• Moneyline: Pirates @ +140 via BetMGM (0.6% edge)
• Total: Under 8.5 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class modeling and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

While the Phillies are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Pirates moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is crucial to being profitable in the long run.

Phillies vs. Pirates Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Phillies are more likely to beat the Pirates at PNC Park on Friday.

This prediction is based on comprehensive data-driven analysis, with the Phillies given a 58% chance of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Phillies-Pirates game, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live updates.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights before Phillies vs. Pirates on Friday July 28, 2023.

Phillies vs. Pirates 2023

Friday's MLB action between the Pirates and Phillies at PNC Park is scheduled to begin at 7:05PM ET.

• Who: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
• Date: Friday July 28, 2023
• Time: 7:05PM ET / 4:05PM PT
• Venue: PNC Park

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