Kansas City Royals vs Pittsburgh Pirates, MLB Picks
Market Action
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Odds haven't been tracked for this game yet. The moneyline and total graphs, splits, and sharp-money read publish here once the market opens.
Model Projection
These numbers come from a power-rating model built on the method Billy Walters lays out in his book Gambler.
Projected Moneyline
PIT -150
Projected Total
9.5
This projection and current market action are supplementary and do not influence the final qualitative pick and analysis of today's game.
Season stats ordered from most to least relevant. Longer bar, stronger league standing.
KCPIT
Pitching Matchup
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Probable starters haven't been announced yet. The full pitching breakdown publishes here once both teams name a starter.
Team Conditions
Bullpen health, schedule rest, and the current injury list.
KCPIT
Bullpen
5.00 ERA
(28th of 30)
4.11 ERA
(17th of 30)
Closer is rested and ready.
Closer is rested and ready.
Setup relievers are rested and ready.
One setup reliever may be limited tonight.
Manager is leaning on middle relief more than usual.
Manager is leaning on middle relief more than usual.
Long reliever is available if needed.
Long reliever pitched recently but has had a day to recover.
Rest
Had a rest day before this trip.
No day off before this road game.
No major travel concerns.
Limited time to recover.
InjuryKey Players
M. Garcia (3B) - SEP 12
J. McArthur (RP) - SEP 10
T. Gonsolin (SP) - SEP 10
C. Seabold (RP) - SEP 9
B. Way (RP) - SEP 2
C. Estevez (RP) - SEP 1
N. Mears (RP) - AUG 26
L. Avila (SP) - AUG 6
S. Kolek (SP) - AUG 4
C. Ragans (SP) - JUL 2
J. India (2B) - JUN 4
A. Marsh (SP) - MAY 8
E. Valdez (RF) - SEP 12
B. Ashcraft (SP) - SEP 10
I. Mattson (RP) - SEP 8
K. Yates (RP) - SEP 3
E. Rodriguez (C) - SEP 1
M. Keller (SP) - AUG 3
Weather and Ballpark
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Game-time conditions aren't meaningful yet this far out. The real forecast and ballpark read publish here a couple days before first pitch.
Side Write-Up
🔒 Final pick drops September 20
The pick may already be decided, but it stays under wraps until the day before first pitch -- so it can't be second-guessed by a week of news, lineup, or line movement.
Total Write-Up
🔒 Final pick drops September 20
The pick may already be decided, but it stays under wraps until the day before first pitch -- so it can't be second-guessed by a week of news, lineup, or line movement.
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