Blue Jays vs. Pirates Prediction and Odds - Sep 2, 2022

Last updated: Dec 21, 2023, 12:48PM | Published: Sep 1, 2022, 8:35PM

The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Toronto Blue Jays in MLB action at PNC Park on Friday, starting at 6:35PM ET.

Johan Oviedo (2-1, 3.20 ERA) will start on the mound for the Pirates, while the Blue Jays will counter with Alek Manoah (12-7, 2.60 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Blue Jays vs. Pirates, plus game predictions and betting odds, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Blue Jays vs. Pirates?

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Blue Jays-Pirates MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Blue Jays a 66% chance of getting the W against the Pirates.

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Blue Jays vs. Pirates Game Odds

Run Line: Pirates +1.5 (+125), Blue Jays -1.5 (-140)
Moneyline: Pirates +205, Blue Jays -225
Total: Over/Under 8 (-105/+100)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pirates are +1.5 underdogs versus the Blue Jays, with +125 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Blue Jays (-1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -140.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at +205, which means you can bet $100 to profit $205, earning a total payout of $305, if they win.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Blue Jays at -225, where you can risk $225 to win $100, for a total payout of $325, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 8 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check all of the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Blue Jays (-1.5) are a 52% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8 runs is a 55% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Blue Jays vs. Pirates

Run Line: Pirates +1.5 @ +125 via FanDuel Sportsbook (3.1% edge)
Moneyline: Pirates @ +205 via Caesars Sportsbook (1.0% edge)
Total: Over 8 @ -105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (55% probability)

Our best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting expertise to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

Even though the Blue Jays are more likely to cover the run line, our best bet of Pirates +1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

And while the Blue Jays are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Pirates moneyline is the best option because of the 1.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

Blue Jays vs. Pirates Betting Guide

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Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Blue Jays-Pirates matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting insights before Blue Jays vs. Pirates on Friday September 2, 2022.

Blue Jays vs. Pirates 2022 Game Info

Friday's matchup between the Pirates and Blue Jays at PNC Park is scheduled to start at 6:35PM ET.

Who: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Date: Friday September 2, 2022
Time: 6:35PM ET / 3:35PM PT
Venue: PNC Park

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