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Pirates vs. Guardians Prediction: Guardians Predicted to Win Following Latest Data Analysis for Friday's MLB Game [8/30/2024]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
The Cleveland Guardians and Pittsburgh Pirates are scheduled to meet in MLB action at Progressive Field on Friday, starting at 7:10PM ET.
Ben Lively (11-8, 3.62 ERA) will be the starting pitcher for the Guardians, pitting him against Bailey Falter (6-7, 4.25 ERA) for the Pirates.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Guardians as the most likely winner of today's game.
"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Guardians' chance of winning is 59% , while the Pirates' is 41%."
Pirates vs. Guardians Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's MLB matchup between the Guardians and Pirates at Progressive Field is scheduled to begin at 7:10PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians
- Date: Friday, August 30, 2024
- Time: 7:10PM ET/4:10PM PT
- Venue: Progressive Field
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
- Merchandise: Buy Guardians and Pirates gear at Fanatics
- Live Stream: Watch the game on FuboTV
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Friday's Pirates vs. Guardians matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Guardians vs. Pirates picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Pirates vs. Guardians Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Run Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Friday's MLB matchup between the Pirates and Guardians 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Guardians a 59% chance of defeating the Pirates.
According to our model, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Pirates vs. Guardians Odds [8/30/2024]
We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Pirates | Guardians |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-155) | -1.5 (+145) |
| Moneyline | +130 | -148 |
| Total | o8.5 (-120) | u8.5 (+102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Pirates vs. Guardians Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Pirates vs. Guardians matchup is on the total.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best MLB picks for every game throughout the season.
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Conclusion
We predict the Guardians, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Pirates on Friday.
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