Pirates vs. Twins Prediction for MLB Friday [8/18/2023]

The Minnesota Twins and Pittsburgh Pirates are scheduled to meet in MLB action at Target Field on Friday, starting at 8:10PM ET.

Pablo López (8-6, 3.66 ERA) will start for the Twins, up against Andre Jackson (0-0, 5.47 ERA) for the Pirates.

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

Who Will Win: Pirates vs. Twins

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Pirates-Twins MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Twins a 63% chance of beating the Pirates.

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Pirates vs. Twins Odds [8/18]

• Run Line: Twins -1.5 (-105), Pirates +1.5 (-105)
• Moneyline: Twins -225, Pirates +194
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (+104/-115)

The Twins are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Pirates, with -105 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 -105.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Twins at -225, which means you can risk $225 to win $100, for a total payout of $325, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +194, where you can put down $100 to profit $194, earning a total payout of $294, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +104, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

As always, check out 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 55% 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: Pirates vs. Twins

• Run Line: Pirates +1.5 @ -105 via BetMGM (55% probability)
• Moneyline: Pirates @ +194 via FanDuel Sportsbook (2.5% edge)
• Total: Under 8.5 @ -115 via BetMGM (54% probability)

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While the Twins are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Pirates moneyline is the best option because of the 2.5% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Pirates vs. Twins Prediction

Dimers.com predicts that the Twins are more likely to defeat the Pirates at Target Field on Friday.

This prediction is based on detailed data-driven analysis, with the Twins given a 63% probability of winning after conducting 10,000 game simulations.

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

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep an eye on this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Pirates vs. Twins on Friday August 18, 2023.

Pirates vs. Twins 2023

Friday's MLB matchup between the Twins and Pirates at Target Field is scheduled to start at 8:10PM ET.

• Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Minnesota Twins
• Date: Friday August 18, 2023
• Time: 8:10PM ET / 5:10PM PT
• Venue: Target Field

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