Tigers vs Pirates Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 2

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Jack Suwinski follows through on a single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Miami.
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  • Tigers starting pitcher: Eduardo Rodriguez
  • Pirates starting pitcher: Osvaldo Bido
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The Detroit Tigers () visit PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates () on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 12:35pm EDT in Pittsburgh.

The are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at ().

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

This season, the Tigers are 47-60 against the spread (ATS), while the Pirates are 51-55 ATS.

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

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Tigers O
Pirates U

Tigers vs Pirates Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Tigers will win Wednesday‘s MLB matchup with 55.6% confidence.

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


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

Best Tigers Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Javier Baez has hit the Hits Under in 21 of his last 32 games (+15.25 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Javier Baez has hit the Runs Over in 15 of his last 24 away games (+12.15 Units / 49% ROI)
  • Riley Greene has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 27 games (+11.30 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Riley Greene has hit the Hits Over in 21 of his last 27 games (+11.25 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Spencer Torkelson has hit the RBIs Over in 16 of his last 29 games (+10.80 Units / 37% ROI)

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

Best Pirates Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Jared Triolo has hit the Singles Over in 18 of his last 22 games (+13.45 Units / 51% ROI)
  • Jared Triolo has hit the Hits Over in 18 of his last 22 games (+11.15 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Bryan Reynolds has hit the Total Bases Under in 15 of his last 18 games at home (+11.00 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Connor Joe has hit the Hits Over in 15 of his last 18 games at home (+9.10 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Jack Suwinski has hit the Runs Under in his last 8 games at home (+8.05 Units / 81% ROI)

Pirates vs Tigers Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nick Gonzales 0.5 +850 0.5 -5000
Andrew McCutchen 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
Javier Baez 0.5 +700 0.5 -2500
Bryan Reynolds 0.5 +625 0.5 -1600
Riley Greene 0.5 +475 0.5 -1000

Pirates vs Tigers Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nick Gonzales 0.5 -155 0.5 +120
Andrew McCutchen 0.5 -190 0.5 +145
Javier Baez 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Bryan Reynolds 0.5 -250 0.5 +185
Riley Greene 0.5 -225 0.5 +165

Pirates vs Tigers RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nick Gonzales 0.5 +250 0.5 -350
Andrew McCutchen 0.5 +190 0.5 -250
Javier Baez 0.5 +180 0.5 -250
Bryan Reynolds 0.5 +220 0.5 -300
Riley Greene 0.5 +190 0.5 -250

Pirates vs Tigers Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Eduardo Rodriguez 5.5 -160 5.5 +120
Osvaldo Bido 4.5 -125 4.5 -105
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 52 away games (+8.40 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Game Total Over in 46 of their last 84 games (+6.95 Units / 7% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 34 games (+6.75 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 29 of their last 52 away games (+6.45 Units / 11% ROI)
  • The Detroit Tigers have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 11 of their last 22 away games (+4.75 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Under in 49 of their last 78 games (+17.90 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 22 of their last 31 games at home (+12.60 Units / 33% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 17 games at home (+9.65 Units / 51% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games (+6.60 Units / 59% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 6 of their last 7 games (+5.80 Units / 75% ROI)

Tigers Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Tigers have gone 55-52 against the Run Line (-4.85 Units / -3.63% ROI).

  • 47-60 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.9 Units / 1.65% ROI
  • 55-48 when betting on the total runs Over for +1.75 Units / 1.47% ROI
  • 48-55 when betting on the total runs Under for -11.75 Units / -10.07% ROI

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Pirates have gone 51-55 against the Run Line (-17.4 Units / -12.45% ROI).

  • 48-58 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.6 Units / -0.51% ROI
  • 54-47 when betting on the total runs Over for +2.75 Units / 2.36% ROI
  • 47-54 when betting on the total runs Under for -12.05 Units / -10.31% ROI

Opponents are hitting just .107 (6-for-56) against Eduardo Rodriguez’s elevated fastball this season — 3rd best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 42 total IP; League Avg: .228 — 98th Percentile.

Eduardo Rodriguez has allowed a slugging percentage of just .202 (24 Total Bases / 119 ABs) versus the top of the order this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 42 total IP; League Avg: .436 — 100th Percentile.

Eduardo Rodriguez has allowed a slugging percentage of just .107 (6 Total Bases / 56 ABs) on elevated fastballs this season — best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 42 total IP; League Avg: .399 — 100th Percentile.

Opponents have a = 95 mph’>Hard-Hit Rate of just 17% (9/52) against Eduardo Rodriguez on low non-fastballs this season — 4th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 42 total IP; League Avg: 33% — 97th Percentile.

Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Osvaldo Bido has not allowed a home run in any of the last 16.0 innings he’s appeared — Jose Quintana has the longest active streak at 85.0.

Osvaldo Bido has not allowed a HR in any of his last three starts dating back to June 30th — Jose Quintana has the longest active streak at 15.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 9% (2/22) against Osvaldo Bido on pitches in the strike zone over the last 14 days (1 games) — tied for 11th lowest in NL over the last two weeks; League Avg: 18% — 11th Percentile.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 27% (9/33) against Osvaldo Bido over the last 30 days (4 games) — 6th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 8 total IP; League Avg: 42% — third Percentile.

Tigers Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

The Tigers are just 17-109 (.135) when allowing 5 or more runs since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .206.

The Tigers are just 28-43 (.394) after a home loss since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .516.

The Tigers are just 8-13 (.381) after a road win this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .490.

The Tigers are 16-7 (.696) after a loss as favorites since last season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .585.

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Tigers

The Pirates are 22-4 (.846) when they’ve had 10 or more hits this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .722.

The Pirates are just 8-15 (.348) when tied entering the 8th inning since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Pirates are just 14-17 (.452) vs bottom 10 scoring offenses this season — tied for 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .573.

The Pirates are 43-0 (1.000) when leading entering the 9th inning this season — tied for best in MLB; League Avg: .951.

Tigers hitters have an OPS of just .627 (7,393 PA’s) against RHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .714.

Tigers hitters have an OBP of just .284 (7,393 PA’s) against RHP since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .314.

Tigers hitters have an OPS of just .624 (3,110 PA’s) in innings 7-9 since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .694.

Tigers hitters have an OBP of just .286 (3,805 PA’s) versus relief pitchers since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .317.

The Pirates are batting just .221 on the road since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .242.

The Pirates are batting just .228 since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .245.

The Pirates are batting just .217 with two outs since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .237.

The Pirates are batting just .151 with two-strikes since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .169.

Tigers pitchers have walked 8 of 223 batters (4%) over the past seven days (6 games) — best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 24% against Tigers pitchers since last season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: 26%.

Tigers pitchers have walked 296 of 4,019 batters (7%) this season — 3rd best in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

The Tigers pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in 57% of their games on the road since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

Pirates pitchers have walked 28 of 192 batters (15%) over the past seven days (5 games) — highest in MLB; League Avg: 9%.

Pirates pitchers have walked 969 of 10,294 batters (9%) since last season — tied for 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Pirates pitchers have walked 1,575 of 16,434 batters (10%) since the 2021 season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

The Pirates pitchers have allowed their opponents to score first in 54% of their games on the road since last season — 4th highest in MLB; League Avg: 46%.

Pirates vs. Tigers Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Jarlín García (Pirates): Arm, D60
  • Vincent Velasquez (Pirates): Elbow, D60
  • Max Kranick (Pirates): Elbow, D60
  • Tucupita Marcano (Pirates): Knee, D60
  • Oneil Cruz (Pirates): Ankle, D60
  • Jonathan Brubaker (Pirates): Elbow, D60
  • Ji Hwan Bae (Pirates): Ankle, D10
  • Casey Mize (Tigers): Elbow, D60
  • Mason Englert (Tigers): Hip, D15
  • Austin Meadows (Tigers): Anxiety, D60
  • William Vest (Tigers): Leg, D15
  • Tyler Alexander (Tigers): Shoulder, D60
  • Freddy Pacheco (Tigers): Elbow, D60
  • Spencer Turnbull (Tigers): Neck, D60
  • Matthew Boyd (Tigers): Elbow, D60

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