Pirates vs. Tigers Prediction and Odds - May 16, 2023

The Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates are scheduled to meet in MLB action at Comerica Park on Tuesday, starting at 6:40PM ET.

The Tigers will send Michael Lorenzen (1-2, 4.18 ERA) to the mound, while the Pirates are going with Luis Ortiz (0-1, 3.60 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Pirates vs. Tigers, plus game predictions and betting odds, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Pirates vs. Tigers

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Pirates-Tigers MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Tigers a 53% chance of getting the W against the Pirates.

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Pirates vs. Tigers Current Odds

• Run Line: Tigers -1.5 (+155), Pirates +1.5 (-175)
• Moneyline: Tigers -125, Pirates +110
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-120/+100)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Tigers are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Pirates, with +155 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Pirates (+1.5) to cover the run line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -175.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Tigers at -125. That means you can risk $125 to win $100, for a total payout of $225, if they get the W.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +110, where you can put down $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has 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 Pirates (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs has a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Pirates vs. Tigers

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 @ -175 via BetMGM (65% probability)
• Moneyline: Pirates @ +110 via BetMGM
• Total: Under 8.5 @ +100 via DraftKings Sportsbook (52% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class modeling and gambling intelligence to help you make more informed decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

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

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Pirates vs. Tigers Prediction

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Pirates vs. Tigers on Tuesday May 16, 2023.

Pirates vs. Tigers 2023

Tuesday's matchup between the Tigers and Pirates at Comerica Park is scheduled to commence at 6:40PM ET.

• Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers
• Date: Tuesday May 16, 2023
• Time: 6:40PM ET / 3:40PM PT
• Venue: Comerica Park

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