Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Picks & Predictions
On Friday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates (5-8) will be looking to take the series lead against the Cincinnati Reds (5-8) as they face off at Great American Ball Park. The game
Game outlook
On Friday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates (5-8) will be looking to take the series lead against the Cincinnati Reds (5-8) as they face off at Great American Ball Park. The game is set to start at 6:40 PM. ET. Bailey Falter, with an ERA of 8.10, will be the starting pitcher for the Pirates, while Brady Singer, with an ERA of 2.25, will be on the mound for the Reds. Pittsburgh has a recent history of success against Cincinnati, going 6-4 in their last 10 matchups. The Reds are the betting favorites at -147, and the line has remained steady. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this Pirates vs. Reds showdown.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pirates +133 | Reds -147
Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-154) | Reds -1.5 (+128)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 60%.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates secured their first series win of the season by defeating the St. Louis Cardinals in the series finale. They will look to maintain their momentum in their upcoming game on Friday. Pittsburgh has struggled offensively, ranking 23rd in the league with an average of 3.46 runs per game and holding the 30th spot with a .198 batting average. Isiah Kiner-Falefa leads the team with a .300 batting average, while Bryan Reynolds leads with two home runs and six RBI. Defensively, the Pirates are allowing an average of 4.54 runs per game, ranking 25th in the league. With a power ranking of 26, Pittsburgh is currently 5-8 this season.