• The Pirates are -115 favorites vs the Royals
• Pirates starting pitcher: Johan Oviedo
• Royals starting pitcher: Donald Greinke
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The Pittsburgh Pirates (-115) visit Kauffman Stadium to take on the Kansas City Royals (-105) on Monday, August 28, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 8:10pm EDT in Kansas City.

The Pirates are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+140).

The Pirates vs Royals Over/Under is 9.5 total runs for the game.

This season, the Pirates are 58-72 against the spread (ATS), while the Royals are 57-75 ATS.

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

Pirates vs Royals Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Pirates will win Monday‘s MLB matchup with 66.7% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Pirates and Royals and up-to-date player injuries.

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

Best Pirates Player Prop Bets Today:

• Josh Palacios has hit the Singles Under in 16 of his last 17 away games (+14.45 Units / 61% ROI)
• Josh Palacios has hit the Hits Under in 13 of his last 17 away games (+12.85 Units / 68% ROI)
• Josh Palacios has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 14 of his last 17 away games (+10.65 Units / 46% ROI)
• Connor Joe has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 21 of his last 32 games (+9.50 Units / 25% ROI)
• Connor Joe has hit the Runs Over in 17 of his last 31 games (+9.35 Units / 30% ROI)

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

Best Royals Player Prop Best Bets Today:

• Jordan Lyles has hit the Earned Runs Over in 20 of his last 24 games (+14.60 Units / 43% ROI)
• Bobby Witt Jr. has hit the RBIs Over in 13 of his last 21 games at home (+12.85 Units / 61% ROI)
• Drew Waters has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 21 games at home (+11.40 Units / 34% ROI)
• Bobby Witt Jr. has hit the Total Bases Over in 21 of his last 32 games (+10.75 Units / 32% ROI)
• Drew Waters has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 15 of his last 21 games at home (+10.30 Units / 45% ROI)

Royals vs Pirates Home Run Prop Bets Today

Royals vs Pirates Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Royals vs Pirates RBI Prop Bets Today

Royals vs Pirates Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Pirates Best Bets Today:

• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Under in 60 of their last 103 games (+13.29 Units / 11% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in their last 6 away games (+6.10 Units / 83% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 14 of their last 34 games (+2.34 Units / 7% ROI)
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 4 of their last 7 games (+0.52 Units / 6% ROI)

Royals Best Bets Today:

• The Kansas City Royals have covered the Run Line in 16 of their last 21 games at home (+11.55 Units / 48% ROI)
• The Kansas City Royals have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 13 of their last 21 games at home (+10.90 Units / 51% ROI)
• The Kansas City Royals have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 16 of their last 21 games at home (+10.30 Units / 42% ROI)
• The Kansas City Royals have hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 12 games at home (+9.94 Units / 65% ROI)
• The Kansas City Royals have hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 23 games at home (+8.80 Units / 38% ROI)

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Pirates have gone 64-66 against the Run Line (-18.6 Units / -10.85% ROI).

• 58-72 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.3 Units / 0.21% ROI
• 70-54 when betting on the total runs Over for +10.95 Units / 7.71% ROI
• 54-70 when betting on the total runs Under for -22.4 Units / -15.78% ROI

Royals Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Royals have gone 57-75 against the Run Line (-29.5 Units / -18.52% ROI).

• 41-91 when betting on the Moneyline for -34.6 Units / -25.54% ROI
• 64-64 when betting on the total runs Over for -7.1 Units / -4.89% ROI
• 64-64 when betting on the total runs Under for -6.4 Units / -4.46% ROI

Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Royals Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Royals

keys to the game – away

Royals Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

keys to the game – home

Pirates Hitting Stats & Trends

team hitters – away

Royals Hitting Stats & Trends

team hitters – home

Pirates Pitching Stats & Trends

team pitchers – away

Royals Pitching Stats & Trends

team pitchers – home

Royals vs. Pirates Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

• Daniel A. Lynch (Royals): Shoulder, D15
• Vincent Pasquantino (Royals): Shoulder, D60
• Kristofer Bubic (Royals): Flexor, D60
• Nicholas Pratto (Royals): Groin, D10
• Joshua Staumont (Royals): Neck, D60
• Brad Keller (Royals): Shoulder, D60
• Josh Taylor (Royals): Shoulder, D60

• Angel Perdomo (Pirates): Elbow, D60
• Jarlín García (Pirates): Arm, D60
• Henry Davis (Pirates): Hand, D10
• Vincent Velasquez (Pirates): Elbow, D60
• Max Kranick (Pirates): Elbow, D60
• Tucupita Marcano (Pirates): Knee, D60
• Carmen Mlodzinski (Pirates): Elbow, D15
• Oneil Cruz (Pirates): Ankle, D60
• Jonathan Brubaker (Pirates): Elbow, D60

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