Red Sox vs Pirates Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Mar. 23

The Boston Red Sox (+115) visit LECOM Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (-140) on Thursday, March 23, 2023. First pitch is scheduled for 1:05pm EDT in Bradenton.

The Pirates are the betting favorite in this game, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+130).

The Red Sox vs Pirates Over/Under is 10 total runs for the game.

During Spring Training, the Red Sox are 11-8 against the spread (ATS), while the Pirates are 10-8 ATS.

Red Sox vs. Pirates Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

Red Sox vs Pirates Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Red Sox will win Thursday‘s Spring Training matchup with 60.9% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Red Sox and Pirates and up-to-date player injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Red Sox players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Red Sox Player Prop Bets Today:

  • Triston Casas has hit the Runs Under in his last 4 away games (+4.00 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Christian Arroyo has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in his last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Bobby Dalbec has hit the Singles Over in 2 of his last 3 games (+2.75 Units / 92% ROI)
  • Alex Verdugo has hit the Runs Under in his last 2 away games (+2.00 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Rafael Devers has hit the RBIs Under in his last 2 away games (+2.00 Units / 41% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Pirates players for Thursday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Pirates Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Ji-wan Bae has hit the Runs Over in his last 3 games (+5.65 Units / 188% ROI)
  • Greg Allen has hit the Runs Over in his last 3 games at home (+5.50 Units / 183% ROI)
  • Rodolfo Castro has hit the RBIs Over in his last 2 games (+4.10 Units / 205% ROI)
  • Ke’Bryan Hayes has hit the RBIs Under in his last 4 games at home (+4.00 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Jason Delay has hit the Singles Under in his last 2 games (+2.00 Units / 52% ROI)

  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Game Total Over in 68 of their last 133 games (+7.30 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Team Total Under in 24 of their last 40 away games (+6.50 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have covered the Run Line in 18 of their last 30 games (+6.45 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 22 of their last 38 games (+5.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Boston Red Sox have hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 9 games (+3.20 Units / 30% ROI)

  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 56 of their last 98 games (+12.55 Units / 10% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 26 games (+10.40 Units / 32% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Over in 27 of their last 46 games at home (+8.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 12 of their last 18 games at home (+6.85 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+6.55 Units / 43% ROI)

Red Sox Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Red Sox have gone 12-10 against the Run Line (+0.85 Units / 3.11% ROI).

  • 11-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.55 Units / 9.16% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting on the total runs Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.05 Units / -8.47% ROI

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this MLB season, the Pirates have gone 10-8 against the Run Line (-0.05 Units / -0.21% ROI).

  • 7-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.9 Units / -9.9% ROI
  • 11-6 when betting on the total runs Over for +4.2 Units / 20.74% ROI
  • 6-11 when betting on the total runs Under for -5.85 Units / -30.15% ROI

Opponents had a miss rate of just 17% (93/533) against Josh Winckowski last season — tied for 7th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 25% — fourth Percentile.

Opponents had a chase percentage of just 24% (136/576) against Josh Winckowski last season — 5th lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 30% — second Percentile.

Josh Winckowski allowed an OBP of .361 (316 PA’s) last season — 9th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: .305 — fifth Percentile.

Opponents had a groundball rate of 50% (26/52) against Josh Winckowski on elevated fastballs last season — tied for 4th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 64 total IP; League Avg: 31% — 97th Percentile.

Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Johan Oviedo has not allowed a walk in his last 50 PAs against a RHH dating back to September 13rd, 2022 — Chris Martin has the longest active streak at 191.

Right-handed batters batted just .125 (7-for-56) against Johan Oviedo over the last 30 days of the regular season (6 games) — best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .233 — 100th Percentile.

Johan Oviedo allowed an OBP of just .197 (61 PA’s) against right-handed batters over the last 30 days of the regular season (6 games) — tied for 3rd best among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .284 — 96th Percentile.

  
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