Pirates vs. Royals Player Prop Bets – August 28

Written By PlayPicks Staff on August 28, 2023

Player prop betting options for Bryan Reynolds, Bobby Witt Jr. and others are available in the Pittsburgh Pirates-Kansas City Royals matchup at Kauffman Stadium on Monday, starting at 8:10 PM ET.

At -111, the Pirates are listed as the moneyline favorites in this matchup versus the Royals (-109). Pittsburgh (-1.5) is favored on the run line. This game’s total has been listed at 9. You can get -112 odds on the over and -109 odds on the under.

The insights in the following article reflect odds as of August 28, 2023 at 6:47 PM ET. Ready to bet? Click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Pirates vs. Royals Game Info

  • Date: Monday, August 28, 2023
  • Time: 8:10 PM ET
  • TV: BSKC
  • Location: Kansas City, Missouri
  • Venue: Kauffman Stadium
  • Pirates Probable Starter: Juan Carlos Oviedo (7-13, 4.46 ERA)
  • Royals Probable Starter: Zack Greinke (1-12, 5.34 ERA)

Today’s Pittsburgh Pirates Prop Bets

Bryan Reynolds Player Props

  • Hits Prop: Over/Under 1.5 (Over Odds: +160)
  • Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -113)
  • Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +600)
  • RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +157)

Reynolds has hit 18 home runs for Pittsburgh this season. He has also tallied 64 RBI and has scored 66 runs. In 512 plate appearances, he has recorded a .263 BA, .324 OBP and .458 SLG with a 7.8% walk rate and a 20.5% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 10 steals on 10 attempts.

Ready to place a bet on any of Bryan Reynolds’ prop bets for this matchup? Head over to DraftKings to place your bet today!

Bryan Reynolds Last 5 Games

  • vs. Cubs on August 27: 0-for-4, 1 K
  • vs. Cubs on August 26: 2-for-5, 2 RBI, 1 K, 1 SB
  • vs. Cubs on August 25: 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 K
  • vs. Cubs on August 24: 0-for-5, 1 K
  • vs. Cardinals on August 23: 1-for-5, 1 R, 1 K

Andrew McCutchen Player Props

  • Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -274)
  • Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +104)
  • Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +475)
  • RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +137)

In 446 plate appearances, Andrew McCutchen has slashed .252/.372/.396 for the Pirates this season. He has hit 12 long balls and driven in 39 runs with a strikeout rate of 22.2% and a walk rate of 15.7%. He has been a crafty base runner, recording 10 steals on 12 attempts. He has come around to score 51 times.

If you want to place a bet on any of Andrew McCutchen’s prop bets in this matchup, check out DraftKings and place your bet today!

Andrew McCutchen Last 5 Games

  • vs. Cubs on August 26: 0-for-3, 3 K, 1 BB
  • vs. Cubs on August 25: 0-for-4, 1 RBI, 1 K
  • vs. Cubs on August 24: 0-for-1
  • vs. Cardinals on August 23: 3-for-4, 1 K, 1 BB
  • vs. Cardinals on August 22: 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 HR, 2 RBI, 1 K

Today’s Kansas City Royals Prop Bets

Bobby Witt Jr. Player Props

  • Hits Prop: Over/Under 1.5 (Over Odds: +163)
  • Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -105)
  • Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +600)
  • RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +150)

Witt is slashing .278/.318/.502 for Kansas City so far this season with an 18.3% strikeout rate and a 5.2% walk rate. He has hit 26 home runs, tallied 81 RBI and scored 73 runs. Witt has been successful on the base paths, recording 38 steals on 45 attempts.

Did any of Bobby Witt Jr.’s prop bets catch your eye? Head over to DraftKings to bet on these or any other MLB prop bets.

Bobby Witt Jr. Last 5 Games

  • at Mariners on August 27: 1-for-4, 1 K, 1 SB
  • at Mariners on August 26: 0-for-4
  • at Mariners on August 25: 1-for-4, 1 K, 1 BB
  • at Athletics on August 23: 2-for-3, 1 R, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 BB
  • at Athletics on August 22: 0-for-5, 1 K

Salvador Pérez Player Props

  • Hits Prop: Over/Under 1.5 (Over Odds: +192)
  • Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +118)
  • Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +450)
  • RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +127)

In 486 plate appearances, Salvador Perez is hitting .248/.292/.417 with a .709 OPS. He has crushed 19 long balls, driven in 57 runs and scored 51 times.

DraftKings is your spot to bet on any of Salvador Pérez’s prop bets for this matchup, or other MLB team and game props.

Salvador Pérez Last 5 Games

  • at Mariners on August 27: 0-for-4, 2 K
  • at Mariners on August 26: 0-for-4, 4 K
  • at Mariners on August 25: 1-for-4, 1 R
  • at Athletics on August 23: 0-for-3, 1 K, 1 BB
  • at Athletics on August 22: 2-for-3, 1 R, 2 RBI, 1 BB

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