Pirates vs. Royals Prediction for MLB Monday [8/28/2023]

The Kansas City Royals and Pittsburgh Pirates will meet in MLB action at Kauffman Stadium on Monday, starting at 8:10PM ET.

Zack Greinke (1-12, 5.34 ERA) will get the ball for the Royals, pitting him against Johan Oviedo (7-13, 4.46 ERA) for the Pirates.

Dimers' top betting picks for Pirates vs. Royals, as well as game predictions and betting odds, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Pirates vs. Royals

Using high-tech computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Pirates-Royals MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Royals a 51% chance of defeating the Pirates.

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Pirates vs. Royals Odds [8/28]

• Run Line: Royals +1.5 (-192), Pirates -1.5 (+160)
• Moneyline: Royals -115, Pirates +100
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-120/+100)

The Royals are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Pirates, with -192 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Pirates (-1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook also has the best odds currently on offer at +160.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Royals at -115, which means you can risk $115 to win $100, for a total payout of $215, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +100, where you can risk $100 to win $100, for a total payout of $200, if they come out on top.

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

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 Royals (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run Over/Under has a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Pirates vs. Royals

• Run Line: Royals +1.5 @ -192 via DraftKings Sportsbook (64% probability)
• Moneyline: Pirates @ +100 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Under 9 @ +100 via PointsBet (53% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make smarter investments with the legal sportsbooks in America.

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

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Pirates vs. Royals Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Royals are more likely to defeat the Pirates at Kauffman Stadium on Monday.

This prediction is backed by detailed data-driven analysis, with the Royals given a 51% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 simulations of the game.

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Monday's Pirates-Royals game, including pregame predictions, computer picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this page for the latest betting insights before Pirates vs. Royals on Monday August 28, 2023.

Pirates vs. Royals 2023

Monday's MLB matchup between the Royals and Pirates at Kauffman Stadium is scheduled to commence at 8:10PM ET.

• Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Kansas City Royals
• Date: Monday August 28, 2023
• Time: 8:10PM ET / 5:10PM PT
• Venue: Kauffman Stadium

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