FINAL: MIL 3 — PIT 4. Our Monte Carlo simulation projected MIL 3.5 - PIT 3.7 (MIL at 50.2% win probability). MIL wins more simulations despite the lower average score. The run line is -1.5 and the total is 8.5. Model projects 7.2 total runs.
MIL
3.5
Projected Score
VS
O/U 8.5
PIT
3.7
Projected Score
Win Probability
MILPIT
-1.5
Run Line (MIL)
8.5
Total Line
10,000
Simulations
Calibrated accuracy at this confidence: 49.7% (3,130 games)
Projected Runs Range 10th – 90th percentile
PIT
246
MIL
245
Projected
MIL 3.5 — PIT 3.7
Actual
MIL 3 — PIT 4
Pick Results
PIT @ MIL NRFInrfiWIN+0.42u
Starting Pitcher Matchup
Bubba Chandler R
PIT
usagewhiffbar labels show usage · mph
FF47%98 mph18% whiff
SL20%90 mph28% whiff
CH17%92 mph24% whiff
Brandon Sproat R
MIL
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SI25%96 mph16% whiff
FF23%97 mph21% whiff
FC22%93 mph20% whiff
Weather Impact
American Family Field
75°F7 mph windRoof: retractable
HR: 1.001 Total: 0.998
thin air, 7mph in
Bullpen Comparison
PIT
4.39ERA
4.50FIP
9.19K/9
4.43BB/9
1.42WHIP
MIL
3.61ERA
3.64FIP
9.15K/9
3.90BB/9
1.31WHIP
Betting Edges
F5_ML HOME
-18.7% EV
-143
TOTAL OVER 8.5
-15.6% EV
-104
F5_ML AWAY
+11.7% EV
+114
RUN_LINE HOME -1.5
-11.7% EV
+134
ML HOME
-7.2% EV
-147
F5 UNDER 4.5
+5.9% EV
-114
First 5 Innings & NRFI
PIT F5
2.2 runs
44.9% win
MIL F5
1.9 runs
36.9% win
F5 Total
4.1
NRFI
61.6%
YRFI
38.4%
Avg 1st Inn Runs
0.77
HR Spotlight
Avg HRs
1.6
Over 0.5 HR
79%
Over 1.5 HR
46%
No HR
21%
Brandon Lowe PIT30.0%
ISO: 0.279 | Barrel: 13.4% | vs Brandon Sproat | Platoon: 1.12x
Esmerlyn Valdez PIT24.9%
ISO: 0.274 | Barrel: 20.0% | vs Brandon Sproat
Jake Bauers MIL24.4%
ISO: 0.242 | Barrel: 13.5% | vs Bubba Chandler | Platoon: 1.12x
Pitcher Strikeout Projections
Bubba Chandler
0.0 K projected
PIT | K/9: 0.0
Brandon Sproat
0.0 K projected
MIL | K/9: 0.0
Injury Report
PIT5 injured
Ryan O'Hearn RF10-DAY-IL
Evan Sisk RP15-DAY-IL
Oneil Cruz CF60-DAY-IL
Chris Devenski RP60-DAY-IL
Konnor Griffin SS60-DAY-IL
MIL8 injured
Kyle Harrison SP15-DAY-IL
JoJo Romero RP15-DAY-IL
Sal Frelick RF10-DAY-IL
Joel Kuhnel RP15-DAY-IL
Brandon Woodruff SP60-DAY-IL
Rob Zastryzny RP60-DAY-IL
+2 more
AI Intelligence Analysis
LEAN +1
F5_ML PIT underdog (11.7% edge, 52.2% model prob) aligns with historical strength of F5 underdog combo (a supportive track record in tracking data). Early-game pitcher fatigue favors away team; modest full-game under edge (5.3%) supports low-scoring profile.
Key Factors
- F5_ML underdog combo historically dominant: a supportive track record in recent data suggests edge is real for early-inning plays
- SP parity (Sproat 5.45 vs Chandler 4.92) supports close game; opening 5 innings most competitive
- Weather (7 mph wind in, 74.9°F) suppresses totals early; 1st inning particularly unlikely to score
- UNDER 8.5 edge 5.3% with 56.9% model prob = conservative and calibrated (historical support a supportive track record on totals)
Risk Factors
- Full-game MIL ML edge (-7.2%) is against the model, reflecting market confidence in home field advantage
- PIT road team + short rest (if applicable) could degrade F5 performance despite historical advantage
- Bullpen quality on both sides unknown; mid-game leverage plays may override early-game advantage
Edge Analysis
Moneyline
MIL 50.2%
-11.7 pts
Run Line
-1.5
-11.7 pts
Total
8.5
+5.3 pts
How this prediction was generated: This page shows output from the Olympus Bets MLB Baseball Monte Carlo engine. Each game is simulated 10,000 times using real-time team data, injury reports, and current odds. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Probabilities are calibrated using Bayesian methods and sized via the Kelly Criterion. Full methodology →
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