Looking for expert MLB player prop predictions for Sep 18, 2026? Our AI breaks down the key data from the Royals vs Pirates matchup so you can make smarter picks today.
In this MLB game, the Pirates are listed as the favorites with a -182 Moneyline, which gives them an implied 64.54% chance to win.
Royals Preview:
Here are some recent trends for the pitcher:
- Randy Dobnak has averaged 4 Strikeouts over his last 10 starts.
- Randy Dobnak has averaged 1.8 Earned Runs over his last 10 starts.
These players have been hitting the ball well recently:
- Carter Jensen has gotten a hit in 8 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 57% of 10 games)
- Michael Massey has gotten a hit in 8 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 63% of 10 games)
- Maikel Garcia has gotten a hit in 7 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 50% of 10 games)
The player with the highest projected chance at a Home Run is:
- Carter Jensen has a 0.33 Home Run projection
Pirates Preview:
Here are some recent trends for the pitcher:
- Paul Skenes has averaged 5.5 Strikeouts over his last 10 starts.
- Paul Skenes has averaged 2.5 Earned Runs over his last 10 starts.
These players have been hitting the ball well recently:
- Rafael Flores has gotten a hit in 9 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 60% of 10 games)
- Nick Gonzales has gotten a hit in 8 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 20% of 10 games)
- Brandon Lowe has gotten a hit in 7 of his last 10 games (hit his line in 55% of 10 games)
The player with the highest projected chance at a Home Run is:
- Rafael Flores has a 0.33 Home Run projection
Roster Outlook
| Royals | Pirates |
|---|---|
| Projected Pitcher | Projected Pitcher |
| Randy Dobnak | Paul Skenes |
| Projected Roster | Projected Roster |
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Royals
| Projected Pitcher |
| Randy Dobnak |
| Projected Roster |
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Pirates
| Projected Pitcher |
| Paul Skenes |
| Projected Roster |
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Recent Form
Royals
Last 5 Games (2-3)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16 | vs HOU | W | 5-2 |
| Sep 15 | vs HOU | L | 2-4 |
| Sep 13 | vs BOS | L | 1-4 |
| Sep 12 | vs BOS | L | 1-5 |
| Sep 11 | vs BOS | W | 3-2 |
Pirates
Last 5 Games (2-3)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17 | vs MIL | W | 7-4 |
| Sep 16 | vs MIL | L | 4-5 |
| Sep 15 | vs MIL | L | 1-5 |
| Sep 13 | vs CHC | W | 4-3 |
| Sep 12 | vs CHC | L | 3-4 |
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What time does Royals vs Pirates start?
The game is scheduled for 9/18/2026, 6:40:00 PM.
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