Match Analysis: Kansas City Royals vs Pittsburgh Pirates – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-07-09
- Time: 11:41 PM UTC
- Location: Kauffman Stadium
Game Overview
The Kansas City Royals are hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 9, 2025. This matchup follows a recent 9-3 win by the Royals over the Pirates on July 7, 2025.
Key Factors to Consider
- The Kansas City Royals have shown strong performance recently, with a win over the Pirates in their last game. The Pirates, however, have struggled.
- Recent head-to-head results favor the Royals, who won 9-3 in their last meeting.
- No significant injury reports are available for either team.
- Weather conditions or external factors like crowd support might influence team morale but are not currently detailed.
- Both teams are motivated to win, but the Royals may have an edge after their recent victory.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Kansas City Royals -196, Pittsburgh Pirates 164 | Kansas City Royals | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
Spread | Kansas City Royals -1.5 105, Pittsburgh Pirates 1.5 -126 | Kansas City Royals | ★★★☆☆ 55% |
Over/under | Over 8.5 -115, Under 8.5 -105 | Over 8.5 | ★★★☆☆ 52% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
---|---|
Moneyline | Kansas City Royals -17% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | Over 8.5 -5% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 8.5 at -5% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
The Royals are likely to win due to their recent form and the momentum from their last victory.
Predicted Score: Kansas City Royals 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 3