Braves vs. Pirates Picks & Best Bets 26th May 2024: MLB Prediction, Betting Odds, Player Props & Trends
The Pittsburgh Pirates will face the Atlanta Braves in MLB action on Sunday at PNC Park, beginning at 1:35 p.m. ET.
We've conducted 10,000 simulations of Sunday's MLB matchup using cutting-edge AI technology to pinpoint the best Braves vs. Pirates bets, player props and predictions.
Based on these simulations, we predict that the Braves have a 63% chance of defeating the Pirates.
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Our Braves vs. Pirates Betting Picks & Predictions
Today's Braves vs. Pirates picks combine the power of AI, data and analytics to generate MLB picks that are free from the emotional biases typical of human-made picks.
Braves vs. Pirates Game Information
- Game Date: Sunday, May 26th, 2024
- Game Time: 1:35 p.m. ET
- Location: PNC Park
- Run Line: Braves -1.5 / Pirates +1.5
- Moneyline: Braves -230 / Pirates +200
- Scoring Total: Over/Under 8 Runs (-110/-108)
Pirates +1.5 @ +126 via FanDuel Sportsbook
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Pirates +1.5 | FanDuel Sportsbook | +126 |
- According to our simulations, both the Braves and Pirates have a 50% chance of covering the run line in this matchup.
- We prefer the Pirates +1.5 due to FanDuel Sportsbook's more favorable odds of +126.
Total Runs Under 8 @ -108 via DraftKings Sportsbook
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Under 8 | DraftKings Sportsbook | -108 |
- The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8, with DraftKings Sportsbook offering the best odds for the under at -108.
- Our analysis indicates a 56% chance of the 8-run total staying under, providing an edge of 4.3%.
Braves vs. Pirates Moneyline Odds
| Atlanta Braves | Pittsburgh Pirates |
|---|---|
| -230 via FanDuel Sportsbook | +200 via BetMGM |
The Braves are favored to win this game, with our projections giving them a 63% chance of coming out on top.
Although the Braves are favored to win, BetMGM offers +200 odds on the Pirates moneyline, providing an edge of 3.7%. This makes it our recommended moneyline bet.
Our Player Prop Picks for Braves vs. Pirates
Here are the best MLB player props for Sunday's Braves vs. Pirates matchup.
Atlanta Braves Prediction - Chris Sale Under 17.5 Outs Recorded (+160)
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Sale Under 17.5 Outs | BetMGM | +160 |
- Our top prop bet for the Braves is on Chris Sale to record under 17.5 outs.
- Our analysis projects this prop to have a probability of 54.8%, giving us an edge of 16.4% the +160 odds offered by BetMGM.
Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction - Oneil Cruz To Get an RBI (+300)
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Oneil Cruz To Get an RBI | BetMGM | +300 |
- Our best prop bet for the Pirates is on Oneil Cruz to get an RBI.
- According to our analysis, this prop has a probability of 27.1%, providing an edge of 2.1% on the +300 odds available at BetMGM.
These MLB player props today are based purely on advanced modeling techniques that factor in variables including but not limited to past form and opponent trends, meaning you can trust that there is no bias that comes into play.
Braves vs. Pirates Betting Trends
In addition to our MLB prop picks, we have compiled the best Braves vs. Pirates trends to enhance your research and betting strategy for this game.
Oneil Cruz to Record an RBI
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Oneil Cruz to Record an RBI | DraftKings Sportsbook | +300 |
Oneil Cruz has recorded at least one RBI in 7 of his last 19 appearances (37% of the time). You can wager on him to do it again at odds of +300 (25% implied probability), available at DraftKings.
Jared Triolo to Record an RBI
| Pick | Operator | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Jared Triolo to Record an RBI | DraftKings Sportsbook | +285 |
Jared Triolo has recorded at least one RBI in 4 of his last 12 appearances (33%). You can make a bet that he'll record another one at odds of +285 (26%), also available at DraftKings.
Conclusion
At BettingOdds.com, we're backing Chris Sale of the Braves to record under 17.5 outs, with an edge of 16.4% marking this as our top prop bet of the game. Additionally, we are betting on the Pirates +1.5 to cover.
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