Predictions for Pirates vs. Royals: Score Projection, Over/Under Pick & Odds – Sept. 13
Friday’s game between the Pittsburgh Pirates (70-76) and the Kansas City Royals (80-67) at PNC Park should be a competitive matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 5-4, with the Pirates securing the victory. Game time is at 6:40 p.m. ET on Sept. 13.
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Pirates vs. Royals Matchup Info
- When: Friday, September 13, 2024 at 6:40 p.m. ET
- Where: PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- How to Watch on TV: BSKC
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Pirates vs. Royals Predictions
- Score Prediction: Pirates 5, Royals 4
- Total Prediction: Under 8.5 runs
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Pirates vs. Royals Betting Lines
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | -125 | +105 | 8.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Pirates Betting Insights
- Pittsburgh has come away with 35 wins in the 61 contests it has been listed as the favorite in this season.
- The Pirates have a mark of 20-17 in contests where bookmakers favor them by -125 or better on the moneyline.
- Pittsburgh and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 71 of 146 opportunities.
- The Pirates went 6-3 over the nine games in which they were favored on the moneyline in their past 15 matchups.
- Over its past 15 outings (all 15 of them had set totals), Pittsburgh and its opponents combined to go over the run total nine times.
Royals Betting Insights
- Kansas City has been the moneyline underdog 73 total times this season. It has gone 33-40 in those games.
- When they have played as a moneyline underdog with odds of +105 or longer, the Royals have gone 18-31 (36.7%).
- Kansas City has played in 147 games with an over/under set, and it has combined with opponents to go over the total 65 times (65-76-6).
- The Royals have played as underdogs in 11 of their past 15 games and won three of those contests.
- In its past 15 games with a total, Kansas City and its opponents are 4-9-2 when it comes to hitting the over.
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Pirates’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 70-76 |
| Home | 37-38 |
| Road | 33-38 |
| One-Run Games | 22-26 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 44-18 |
Royals’ 2024 Performance
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 80-67 |
| Home | 45-30 |
| Road | 35-37 |
| One-Run Games | 16-17 |
| Scoring 5+ Runs | 50-19 |
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