Rockies vs. Pirates Prediction and Odds - May 8, 2023

The Pittsburgh Pirates square off with the Colorado Rockies in MLB action at PNC Park on Monday, commencing at 6:35PM ET.

Mitch Keller (3-1, 3.32 ERA) will get the ball for the Pirates, while the Rockies will counter with Kyle Freeland (3-3, 3.76 ERA).

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

Who Will Win: Rockies vs. Pirates

Using cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Rockies-Pirates MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Pirates a 61% chance of beating the Rockies.

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Rockies vs. Pirates Current Odds

• Run Line: Pirates -1.5 (+118), Rockies +1.5 (-135)
• Moneyline: Pirates -175, Rockies +155
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-102/-115)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pirates are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Rockies, with +118 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Rockies (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -135.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at -175, which means you can risk $175 to win $100, for a total payout of $275, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Rockies at +155, where you can bet $100 to profit $155, earning a total payout of $255, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored is set at 8.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -102, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

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 Rockies (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs has a 55% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Rockies vs. Pirates

• Run Line: Rockies +1.5 @ -135 via DraftKings Sportsbook (58% probability)
• Moneyline: Rockies @ +155 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Under 8.5 @ -115 via PointsBet (55% probability)

Our best bets are based on complex modeling and betting expertise to help you make smarter investments with your state's legal sportsbooks.

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

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

Rockies vs. Pirates Prediction

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Rockies vs. Pirates 2023 Game Info

Monday's game between the Pirates and Rockies at PNC Park is scheduled to commence at 6:35PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Rockies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
• Date: Monday May 8, 2023
• Time: 6:35PM ET / 3:35PM PT
• Venue: PNC Park

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