Pittsburgh Pirates (58-72) vs. Kansas City Royals (41-90)
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Kansas City Royals 8/28/2023 – The Pittsburgh Pirates rank 24th in baseball in terms of runs scored per game with 4.2. They scored 546 runs overall and have a .314 team batting average. Their batting average is .235, and they have collected 523 RBIs and 1,013 hits this season. The Pittsburgh Pirates have a slugging percentage of .387 and were struck out 1,156 times while walking 460 times.
Kansas City is well aware of its offensive struggles. Only two clubs have a lower run average per game this season than Kansas City. The Royals face challenges even in stealing bases, hindered by a low walk rate and OBP, both ranking 29th in the league. Their rankings include 26th in home runs, 23rd in slugging percentage, and 20th overall in batting average. However, they tend to perform better when playing at home, and the emerging talent of Bobby Witt Jr. adds excitement. These factors are key considerations for Monday’s game. For reliable insights, consider exploring free accurate baseball picks.
Pirates vs. Royals Game Info
| When: | Monday, August 28, 2023 8:05 PM ET. |
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| Where: | Ewing M. Kauffman Stadium, MO |
| TV: | Bally Sports Kansas City |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Johan Oviedo (7-13, ERA: 4.46) vs Zack Greinke (1-12, ERA: 5.34)
The Pirates finally defeated the Cubs this past weekend, which is wonderful news. The bad news is that they are 1-9 against Chicago after losing three of their last four. Additionally, they still have a dismal record. They continue to plod forward, with Johan Oviedo set to begin on Monday. The previous time, Oviedo won after allowing just one run over 5.0 innings. In his last six starts, he held the opposition to fewer than two runs four times. In each of those games, Pittsburgh prevailed. He plans to provide another lead-in for a quietly reliable bullpen in this one.
One of the last opportunities to see Zack Greinke pitch on the mound makes this game worth watching. In 11 home starts, the 20-year veteran had a decent 3.57 ERA. That includes his last outing at Kauffman Stadium, which saw him pitch 5.0 innings, allow only one run, and lead the Royals to victory. No matter the location, Greinke’s starts rarely result in victories. His 23 outings only included 5 victories for Kansas City. Of course, it’s not always his fault because he has a bad bullpen behind him.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Pittsburgh Pirates -108, Total Odds: 9
Although both seasons started off poorly, Pittsburgh is a far better team. Both the starting pitchers and the offenses in this game ought to be quite evenly matched. The Pirates would have a huge advantage if this came down to the relievers. The Pirates will likely score late to defeat the Royals in Monday’s game, which will likely start off close. It’s likely that the visitors will win game one.
Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Trends
The total went OVER in 4 of Pittsburgh’s last 5 matches. The Pittsburgh Pirates are 1-4 SU in their last 5 matches. The Pittsburgh Pirates are 1-6 SU in their last 7 matches against Kansas City. The Pittsburgh Pirates are 2-4 SU in their last 6 matches on the road. The Pittsburgh Pirates are 0-7 SU in their last 7 matches when playing on the road against Kansas City.
Kansas City Royals Betting Trends
The total went OVER in 9 of Kansas City’s last 13 matches. The Kansas City Royals are 1-7 SU in their last 8 matches. The total went OVER in 5 of Kansas City’s last 6 matches against Pittsburgh. The total went OVER in 6 of Kansas City’s last 7 matches at home. The Kansas City Royals are 7-0 SU in their last 7 matches when playing at home against Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Kansas City Royals 8/28/2023 Betting Picks
The total went OVER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 9 matches against an American League Central Division division opponent. The total went OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 matches played in August. Additionally, the total went OVER in 11 of Kansas City’s last 15 matches against an opponent in the National League. On the flip side, the Kansas City Royals have struggled with a 3-11 SU record in their last 14 matches against an opponent in the National League Central Division. For well-informed insights, consider exploring free accurate sports picks to aid in your predictions.
Free Pick and Prediction: Pittsburgh Pirates will win 6-5.