Pittsburgh Pirates vs Kansas City Royals Prediction & Picks - MLB
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A low-scoring affair is in sight as the Kansas City Royals and the Pittsburgh Pirates turn to their elite pitchers to open Game 1 of their series.
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The Kansas City Royals have gone 1-4 in their last five games. Ranked dead last in the AL Central with a 67-86 record, the Royals have averaged 2.2 runs on a .156 clip and posted a 4.61 ERA.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are fighting to finish the season with a winning record. The Pirates have won 2 of their last 5 matches to improve their regular-season record to 76-77 with two weeks of baseball left in the regular-season schedule.
Starting Pitchers: Pirates RHP Paul Skenes (10-11, 3.78 ERA) vs. Royals RHP (3-4, 2.73 ERA)
The Matchup: The total has gone UNDER in 4 of their last 5 meetings.
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| Teams | Pts | P | W | L |
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0.506 | 162 | 82 | 80 |
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0.426 | 162 | 69 | 93 |
Pittsburgh Pirates and Kansas City Royals Latest Matches
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Pittsburgh Pirates against Kansas City Royals : Head to Head (H2H)
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Pittsburgh Pirates - Kansas City Royals Key Points
- Under is 5-0 in Dobnak’s last 5 starts as a road underdog.
- Under is 8-0-1 in the Royals’ last 9 games vs. a right-handed starter.
- Under is 4-0-1 in the Pirates’ last 5 games as a favorite.
- Under is 4-0-1 in the Pirates’ last 5 games as a home favorite.
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Our Pittsburgh Pirates vs Kansas City Royals Prediction
Key Stats: Randy Dobnak has posted a 4.23 ERA over his last five games. Paul Skenes has posted a 3.29 ERA over his last five mound appearances.
What to Expect: The starting pitchers will set the tone for this match. Dobnak and Skenes will deliver strong performances, keeping the scores close and low until the bullpens take over and seal the deal.
Fearless Forecast: The Royals 3, the Pirates 1
Our betting prediction for the Kansas City Royals vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates: Under 8 Runs
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