Pittsburgh Pirates vs Boston Red Sox — match preview, odds & prediction

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Pittsburgh Pirates host Boston Red Sox at PNC Park, Pittsburgh on Sunday, 16 August 2026 in the MLB.

Pittsburgh Pirates sit 22nd (60-0-65); Boston Red Sox sit 7th (66-0-57).

Pittsburgh Pirates have won two of their last five, while Boston Red Sox have won one of their last five.

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs Boston Red Sox Best Odds

Pittsburgh Pirates	Boston Red Sox
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Pittsburgh Pirates vs Boston Red Sox Prediction

Pittsburgh Pirates to win 52%

Across 6 bookmakers Pittsburgh Pirates head the MLB market at about 52% implied probability — a 4-point gap to Boston Red Sox — and the best price on the win is 1.87. Derived from published odds — not betting advice.

Best available price on this tip: 1.87 — see the odds comparison.

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