Pittsburgh Pirates vs Kansas City Royals MLB Betting Prediction
PublishedJuly 7, 2025,            Posted By: Maria Uebelhor
Last updated:July 7, 2025 ,

MLB Pittsburgh Pirates vs Kansas City Royals Prediction 7/7

The Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the Kansas City Royals on Monday, July 7, 2025. The game will be held at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO, and is set to start at 7:40 PM. Fans can catch the action on FDSKC, and the weather forecast predicts a very hot day with scattered clouds.

Pirates vs. Royals Betting Prediction

  • Money Line Prediction: Kansas City Royals -151. The Royals have a better home record than the Pirates’ road record. The Pirates have struggled on the road with a 12-32 record, while the Royals have a solid starting pitcher in Noah Cameron with a 2.56 ERA.
  • Over/Under Prediction: Under 8.5 (-106). Both teams have strong pitching, with the Royals having the 3rd best ERA in the league. The Pirates have also shown low-scoring games recently, making the under a good choice.

Team Trends

  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have a road record of 12-32 this season.
  • The Kansas City Royals have a home record of 20-24 this season.
  • The Pirates’ manager is Don Kelly, while the Royals’ manager is Matt Quatraro.
  • Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO, will host the game on July 7, 2025.
  • The game will be played at 7:40 PM and aired on FDSKC.

Pirates vs Royals Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates are heading to Kansas City to play against the Royals on Monday night. The Pirates will rely on Andrew Heaney as their starting pitcher. Heaney has an ERA of 4.16 and a WHIP of 1.20. His record stands at 4 wins and 7 losses this season.

The Kansas City Royals will have Noah Cameron on the mound. Cameron has an ERA of 2.56 and a WHIP of 1.01. His record shows 2 wins and 4 losses. The game will take place at Kauffman Stadium, with the first pitch set for 7:40 PM. Fans can tune in on FDSKC to watch the action.

Key Players and Pitching Strength: Kansas City Royals Overview

The Kansas City Royals have some standout hitters this season. Bobby Witt Jr. has played 91 games with a batting average of .292. He leads the team in runs with 54 and ranks 13th in the league. Maikel Garcia has also been a key player for the Royals. He has a batting average of .303 in 89 games. Garcia has hit 8 home runs and scored 36 runs. The Royals’ pitching has been strong this season. Noah Cameron is starting with an ERA of 2.56. The team’s overall ERA is 3.48, ranking 3rd in the league.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Key Players and Pitching Overview

Andrew McCutchen is a standout for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He has played 80 games with a batting average of .261. McCutchen leads the team with 8 home runs and 31 RBIs. Ke’Bryan Hayes is another key player for the Pirates. He has played 83 games and has a batting average of .243. Hayes has scored 29 runs and has 29 RBIs. Andrew Heaney will start on the mound for the Pirates. He has an ERA of 4.16 and a WHIP of 1.20. Heaney’s record this season is 4 wins and 7 losses.

Final Betting Pick

The Kansas City Royals are in a strong position for this game. Their starting pitcher, Noah Cameron, has a 2.56 ERA, which is one of the best in the league. This gives the Royals a good chance to control the game from the mound. At home, the Royals have shown they can perform well, which is reflected in their better home record compared to the Pirates’ road struggles.

On the other hand, the Pittsburgh Pirates have been struggling on the road with a 12-32 record. Their recent games have been low-scoring, which supports the prediction for the total to be under 8.5. The Royals’ pitching staff is ranked third in ERA, making it likely that they will limit the Pirates’ scoring opportunities. This combination of factors makes the Royals a solid pick for the money line and the under a reasonable choice for the total.

All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!

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