Pirates vs. Phillies Prediction and Odds - Aug 27, 2022

MLB action continues on Saturday at 6:05PM ET as the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the favored Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

Kyle Gibson (8-5, 4.30 ERA) will start for the Phillies, while the Pirates will counter with Tyler Beede (1-3, 4.13 ERA).

Dimers' best betting picks for Pirates vs. Phillies, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Pirates vs. Phillies?

Using trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Pirates-Phillies MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Phillies a 69% chance of getting the W against the Pirates.

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Pirates vs. Phillies Current Odds

• Run Line: Phillies -1.5 (-135), Pirates +1.5 (+125)
• Moneyline: Phillies -280, Pirates +240
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-120/+105)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Phillies are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Pirates, with -135 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the run line, PointsBet has the best odds currently on the market at +125.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Phillies at -280, which means you can risk $280 to win $100, for a total payout of $380, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +240, where you can bet $100 to profit $240, earning a total payout of $340, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 9 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Phillies (-1.5) are a 52% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 9 runs is a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Pirates vs. Phillies

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 @ +125 via PointsBet (3.9% edge)
• Moneyline: Pirates @ +240 via PointsBet (2.0% edge)
• Total: Under 9 @ +105 via PointsBet

Dimers' best bets are based on complex modeling and betting expertise to bring you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

Even though the Phillies are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Pirates +1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

And while the Phillies are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Pirates moneyline is the best option due to the 2.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

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

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 9 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+105) that are available from PointsBet.

Pirates vs. Phillies Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's Pirates-Phillies matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting analysis before Pirates vs. Phillies on Saturday August 27, 2022.

Pirates vs. Phillies 2022 Game Info

Saturday's matchup between the Phillies and Pirates at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to begin at 6:05PM ET.

• Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies
• Date: Saturday August 27, 2022
• Time: 6:05PM ET / 3:05PM PT
• Venue: Citizens Bank Park

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