Pirates vs Phillies Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Apr 13

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  • Pirates vs Phillies Over / Under today: 9 Runs
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The Pittsburgh Pirates (+125) visit Citizens Bank Park to take on the Philadelphia Phillies (-150) on Saturday, April 13, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 4:05pm EDT in Philadelphia, PA.

This season, the Pirates are 10-4 against the spread (ATS), while the Phillies are 6-8 ATS.

Pirates vs Phillies Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Pirates starting pitcher: Marco Gonzales 0-0, 2.46 ERA
  • Phillies starting pitcher: Spencer Turnbull 1-0, 0.00 ERA

Pirates vs. Phillies Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Pirates+1.5 -160O 9 -115+125
Phillies -1.5 +135U 9 -105-150

Pirates vs Phillies Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Phillies will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 56.0% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Pirates players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Pirates Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Edward Olivares has hit the Hits Over in 15 of his last 17 games (+10.85 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Edward Olivares has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 13 of his last 16 games (+10.00 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Michael A. Taylor has hit the Singles Over in 7 of his last 8 away games (+9.35 Units / 117% ROI)
  • Henry Davis has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 11 of his last 13 games (+8.65 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Michael A. Taylor has hit the Hits Over in his last 8 away games (+8.00 Units / 76% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Phillies players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Phillies Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Brandon Marsh has hit the Total Bases Over in his last 13 games at home (+13.50 Units / 81% ROI)
  • Brandon Marsh has hit the Hits Over in his last 13 games at home (+13.45 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Brandon Marsh has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 14 of his last 17 games at home (+12.05 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Bryce Harper has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 14 of his last 17 games (+11.00 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Bryce Harper has hit the Hits Under in 11 of his last 17 games (+10.55 Units / 58% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Moneyline in 35 of their last 67 games (+15.85 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Over in 69 of their last 120 games (+15.10 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Under in 76 of their last 134 games (+11.44 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 29 of their last 65 games (+10.67 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 39 of their last 63 games (+10.50 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Moneyline in 73 of their last 118 games (+13.30 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the Run Line in 39 of their last 70 games (+11.85 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 26 of their last 42 games at home (+8.78 Units / 18% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 9 of their last 13 games (+7.18 Units / 41% ROI)
  • The Philadelphia Phillies have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 10 of their last 14 games (+6.21 Units / 41% ROI)

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Pirates are 10-4 against the Run Line (+6.95 Units / 36.68% ROI).

  • 10-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.45 Units / 41.61% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.3 Units / 8.39% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.8 Units / -18.3% ROI

Phillies Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Phillies are 6-8 against the Run Line (-2.05 Units / -12.06% ROI).

  • 7-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.6 Units / -13% ROI
  • 5-9 when betting on the total runs Over for -5.15 Units / -32.8% ROI
  • 9-5 when betting on the total runs Under for +3.55 Units / 23.51% ROI

Phillies vs Pirates Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Kyle Schwarber (PHI) 0.5 +275 0.5 -350
Trea Turner (PHI) 0.5 +340 0.5 -450
Bryce Harper (PHI) 0.5 +400 0.5 -550
Nick Castellanos (PHI) 0.5 +425 0.5 -650
J.T. Realmuto (PHI) 0.5 +425 0.5 -600

Phillies vs Pirates Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
J.T. Realmuto (PHI) 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Whit Merrifield (PHI) 0.5 -225 0.5 +170
Nick Castellanos (PHI) 0.5 -225 0.5 +175
Bryson Stott (PHI) 0.5 -225 0.5 +165
Kyle Schwarber (PHI) 0.5 -210 0.5 +155

Phillies vs Pirates RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
J.T. Realmuto (PHI) 0.5 +135 0.5 -185
Trea Turner (PHI) 0.5 +140 0.5 -185
Alec Bohm (PHI) 0.5 +140 0.5 -190
Kyle Schwarber (PHI) 0.5 +140 0.5 -190
Bryce Harper (PHI) 0.5 +145 0.5 -190

Phillies vs Pirates Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Spencer Turnbull (PHI) 5.5 -115 5.5 -110

Marco Gonzales has struck out just 6% (2/32) of right-handed batters he faced this season — 2nd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: 22% — second Percentile.

Marco Gonzales has a strikeout rate of just 4% (2 SO in 52 PAs) in late innings since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 134 total IP; League Avg: 22% — first Percentile.

Marco Gonzales has induced opposing hitters to ground into 2 double plays in 6 opportunities (33%) this season — tied for 6th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: 10% — 96th Percentile.

Marco Gonzales has an average fastball velocity of just 88.7 MPH since the 2022 season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 134 total IP; League Avg: 93.5 — second Percentile.

Phillies Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Left-handed batters are hitting just .053 (1-for-19) against Spencer Turnbull this season — 4th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: .253 — 97th Percentile.

Spencer Turnbull has allowed an OBP of just .100 (20 PA’s) vs left-handed batters this season — 2nd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: .329 — 98th Percentile.

Spencer Turnbull has allowed an OBP of just .171 (41 PA’s) this season — 4th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: .315 — 97th Percentile.

Spencer Turnbull has not walked any of the 20 batters that he has faced vs left-handed batters this season — tied for best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 4 total IP; League Avg: 9% — 100th Percentile.

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Phillies

The Pirates are just 140-163 (.462) when allowing 5 or more extra base hits since the 2022 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .535.

The Pirates are just 71-100 (.415) on the road since the 2022 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .476.

The Pirates are 15-6 (.714) after a loss as favorites since the 2022 season — best in MLB; League Avg: .587.

The Pirates are just 12-17 (.414) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .499.

Phillies Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

The Phillies are 11-9 (.550) after a win as underdogs since the 2023 season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .428.

The Phillies were 52-37 (.584) after a win in 2023 — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .514.

The Phillies were 36-15 (.706) when they scored in the first inning in 2023 — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .612.

The Phillies are 7-71 (.090) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2023 season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .050.

The Pirates are batting just .234 against LHP since the 2022 season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .249.

Pirates hitters are slugging just .500 on the first pitch of at-bats since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .577.

Pirates hitters have an OBP of .287 (328 PA’s) with two-strikes this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .248.

Pirates hitters are slugging just .376 against LHP since the 2022 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .407.

Phillies hitters are slugging .421 against RHP since the 2022 season — tied for 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: .403.

Phillies hitters slugged .438 in the 2023 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: .414.

The Phillies won 60% of their home games in the 2023 season — tied for 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 52%.

Phillies hitters are slugging just .328 on the road this season — tied for 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .382.

Pirates pitchers are throwing just 3.59 pitches per plate appearance this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 3.91.

Pirates pitchers have walked 35 of 532 batters (7%) this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Opponents have a miss rate of 28% against Pirates pitchers this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Pirates pitchers have a strikeout rate of 47% with two-strikes this season — best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 52% against Phillies pitchers this season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 44%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of just .125 against Phillies pitchers with the shift this season — best in MLB; League Avg: .241.

Opponents have a groundball rate of 45% against Phillies pitchers since last season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Phillies pitchers have a strikeout rate of 44% with two-strikes since the 2022 season — 5th best in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Phillies vs. Pirates Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Taijuan Walker (Philadelphia Phillies): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Orion Kerkering (Philadelphia Phillies): Forearm, 15-Day IL
  • Michael Rucker (Philadelphia Phillies): Hand, 15-Day IL
  • Michael Lorenzen (Philadelphia Phillies): Neck, 15-Day IL
  • Erich Uelmen (Philadelphia Phillies): Forearm, Out
  • Weston Wilson (Philadelphia Phillies): Hand, Day-To-Day
  • Dylan Covey (Philadelphia Phillies): Shoulder, 15-Day IL
  • Rafael Marchan (Philadelphia Phillies): Back, 10-Day IL
  • Miguel Andujar (Pittsburgh Pirates): Knee, 10-Day IL
  • Colin Holderman (Pittsburgh Pirates): Illness, 15-Day IL
  • Johan Oviedo (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Dauri Moreta (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Carmen Mlodzinski (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, 15-Day IL
  • Vince Velasquez (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, Out
  • Mike Burrows (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, Out
  • JT Brubaker (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Max Kranick (Pittsburgh Pirates): Hamstring, 15-Day IL
  • Endy Rodriguez (Pittsburgh Pirates): Elbow, 60-Day IL
  • Ji Hwan Bae (Pittsburgh Pirates): Hip, 10-Day IL

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