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Pirates vs. Phillies prediction, betting odds for MLB on Saturday

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The Philadelphia Phillies lock horns with the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday, starting at 6:05 pm ET.

The Phillies will send Kyle Gibson (8-5, 4.30 ERA) to the mound, while the Pirates are going with Tyler Beede (1-3, 4.13 ERA).

This betting preview for Pirates vs. Phillies, which includes our best bet of the game, is courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook and powered by Dimers.

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies

Game details

  • Who: Pirates vs. Phillies
  • When: Saturday, August 27, 2022
  • Time: 6:05 pm ET
  • Where: Citizens Bank Park

Betting odds

  • Run line: Phillies -1.5 (-135), Pirates +1.5 (+118)
  • Moneyline: Phillies -255, Pirates +225
  • Total: Over/Under 9 (-115/+100)

Odds and lines are best available from selected sportsbooks at the time of publishing and subject to change.

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Pirates vs. Phillies predictions

Using trusted data and machine learning, Dimers has simulated Saturday’s Pirates vs. Phillies game 10,000 times.

Dimers’ independent predictive analytics model, better known as DimersBOT, gives the Phillies a 67% chance of beating the Pirates.

Meanwhile, according to DimersBOT, the Phillies (-1.5) have a 51% chance of covering the run line. The 9-run Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Over.

Predictions and probabilities are correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.

Pirates vs. Phillies best bet

Our best bet for Pirates vs. Phillies in MLB on Saturday is Pirates +1.5 (+118).

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Our betting tips are based on detailed modeling and betting intelligence to deliver you the best possible plays.

While the Phillies are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Pirates +1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the best odds available.

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Saturday’s action between the Pirates and Phillies in MLB at Citizens Bank Park is scheduled to start at 6:05 pm ET.

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