Pirates vs. Royals Prediction, Betting Odds & Prop Picks – 8:10 p.m. ET Monday

OddsJam’s MLB experts take you through the betting odds, picks and predictions for this MLB matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. the Kansas City Royals.

Pirates vs. Royals Betting Odds:

The Pittsburgh Pirates visit the Kansas City Royals for this MLB matchup on August 28, 2023. First pitch for Monday’s game is 8:10 p.m. ET / 5:10 p.m. PT in Kansas City.

Pirates vs. Royals Prediction:

The Kansas City Royals are predicted to win with a 53.49% implied probability, according to betting markets, for this August 28, 2023 game.

Betting markets are also giving their opponent, the Pittsburgh Pirates, a 51.22% implied probability to win this game.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Kansas City Royals Moneyline

• The Kansas City Royals are favored at -115 odds vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates. 
• The Pittsburgh Pirates are a -105 moneyline underdog in this matchup and are +1.5 on the point spread at -200 odds.

Make sure to line shop and ensure you are getting the best odds in your location. All locations have different sportsbooks! 

Although Kansas City Royals is offered at -115 moneyline odds at BetMGM, other online bookmakers in your location may have a better price. Shop for the best MLB lines here.

All odds in this MLB preview of Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Kansas City Royals are from the opening lines. Odds can move at any time.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Kansas City Royals Over/Under, Total

• The over/under for this matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Kansas City Royals is set at 9, with the over 9 at -125 and the under 9 at +105 odds.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Kansas City Royals Player Prop Bets:

For Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Kansas City Royals Player Bases:

Bobby Witt Jr. Over 1.5 bases is at -137 odds at PrizePicks.

For Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Kansas City Royals Player Strikeouts:

Johan Oviedo Under 5 bases is at -137 odds at PrizePicks.

For Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Kansas City Royals Player ERAs:

Johan Oviedo Over 2.5 bases is at -137 odds at PrizePicks.

For Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Kansas City Royals Player Hits Allowed:

Zack Greinke Over 5 bases is at -137 odds at PrizePicks.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Kansas City Royals Betting Odds, Over/Under, Run Lines:

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Kansas City Royals Same-Game Parlays

Lines and odds via PrizePicks

For Pirates vs. Royals on August 28, 2023, there are a variety of same-game parlays (SGPs) that you can wager on PrizePicks.

For example:

• Bobby Witt Jr. Over 1.5 player bases and
• Johan Oviedo Under 5 strikeouts

Parlayed together, this comes out to +200 on PrizePicks.

If both of these picks for Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Kansas City Royals win, then you’d profit $200 for every $100 you wager on PrizePicks.

If you’re feeling a touch riskier, here’s a same-game parlay pick that comes out to +400 odds:

• Johan Oviedo Under 5 strikeouts,
• Bobby Witt Jr. Over 1.5 bases, and
• Johan Oviedo Over 2.5 earned runs (e.g. ERA)

This three-leg parlay offers a 5:1 payout. For every $100 you stake, you’ll get $400 in profit if all three picks win.

As a note, One Game Parlays on BetMGM are identical to Same Game Parlays. They’re just parlays on the same game, in this case Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Kansas City Royals.

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FAQ

1. Who is the favorite in Pittsburgh Pirates vs Kansas City Royals?
   The Kansas City Royals are favored to win this MLB matchup, priced at -115 moneyline odds. The game will take place on August 28, 2023 in Kansas City.
2. What are the predictions for Pittsburgh Pirates vs Kansas City Royals game?
   The Kansas City Royals are predicted to win this MLB game. Upsets happen all the time in the MLB, but the Kansas City Royals are favored by all online bookmakers. The Pittsburgh Pirates are predicted to lose this game according to betting markets.
3. Where can I bet on this game?
   You can bet on this game on a variety of sportsbooks, including Caesars, BetMGM and FanDuel. The more books you sign up for, the better odds you can find!