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Today's free MLB betting picks, odds, predictions for the Royals vs. Pirates on August 28, 2023. Our best bets and top picks for moneylines, run totals and more.
Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Kansas City Royals, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Monday, August 28th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Pirates vs. Royals
The Pirates take on the Royals on Monday, August 28th 2023 at Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates (58-73) vs. Kansas City Royals (41-91)
- Date: Monday, August 28th 2023
- Time: 8:10 ET
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
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Pittsburgh Pirates - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
Heading into today's game against Kansas City, the Pirates have a record of just 58-73. This places the team 4th in the NL Central. The Pirates will need a win in today's game to move their record on the road (26-37) above the .500 mark.
Pittsburgh's record against the runline, while being favored 26 times in 131 games, sits at 64-67. The team has an over/under record of 70-56, with an average betting line of 9.
The Pirates will send Johan Oviedo to the mound with an overall record of 7-13. Heading into action, Johan Oviedo has an ERA of 4.46. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .234. So far, Oviedo has given up 16 home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .314. Oviedo's WHIP of 1.33 comes along with a total of 62 walks allowed.
Pittsburgh's offense enters play with the 21st-ranked scoring offense, averaging 4.2 runs per game. So far, the Pirates have combined for a team batting average of .234, placing them 20th in the league. The team's lineup has gone deep a total of 127 times, good for 23rd in the league. Pittsburgh's OBP of .313 places them 16th in the league.
Kansas City Royals - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Kansas City Royals come into this road contest vs Pittsburgh with a below .500 record (41-91). In the AL Central division standings, the team ranks 5th. Kansas City has yet to take advantage of playing at home, going just 23-40.
Being favored 16 times in 132 games, Kansas City has a record against the runline of 55-77. With an average betting line of 9 runs, the team's over/under record stands at 65-64.
Zack Greinke gets the starting nod for Kansas City, looking to improve his overall record of 1-12. With an ERA of 5.34, Zack Greinke has had his struggles on the mound. The right-hander has a batting average allowed of .279. Opposing hitters have gone deep 23 times against Zack Greinke, who has a WOBA allowed of .329. With a total of 15 walks, Greinke has a WHIP of 1.25.
Kansas City has struggled to score runs this season, currently ranking 24th in scoring with an average of 4 runs per game. Together, the Royals' offense has the 14th-ranked batting average, at .242. In terms of home runs, Kansas City ranks 23rd, with a total of 127 long balls. Up to this point, Kansas City has been getting on base at a rate of .299, placing them 21st in all of baseball.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Pirates vs. Royals
Heading into today's matchup between Pittsburgh and Kansas City, the Pirates are the betting favorite at -111 on the moneyline. Pittsburgh's implied win probability sits at 52.61%. The MLB predictive model shows the Royals pulling off the upset over Pittsburgh. It is recommended to take Kansas City on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Royals Moneyline -108
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