Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In the upcoming Pirates vs. Reds matchup, the Pittsburgh Pirates (5-8) will face off against the Cincinnati Reds (5-8) in the second game of their NL Central battle. The Pirates are coming off a series win against the Cardinals, while the Reds recently won a series in San Francisco. Andrew Heaney (1.50 ERA) will take the mound for Pittsburgh, while Andrew Abbott will make his first start of the season for Cincinnati. The Reds are currently favored in the betting odds, opening at -128 and now sitting at -124. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of this game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pirates +111 | Reds -124

Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-190) | Reds -1.5 (+165)

Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 55%.

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates are entering their series against the Reds after a successful matchup with the Cardinals, winning two out of three games. The Pirates, Cardinals, and Reds all have five wins each, creating a competitive atmosphere as they battle for seeding in the division. Despite starting the season with five losses in their last six games, Pittsburgh has improved their performance in recent matchups. In their last game, catcher Joey Bart hit the game-winning RBI in the 13th inning. Bart, who has 11 hits and five RBIs this season, is currently a game-time decision due to a lower back injury. Bryan Reynolds, the team's leading batter with two home runs and six RBIs, will be a key player in the upcoming matchup. O'Neill Cruz, who also has two home runs, may be sidelined due to a finger injury. Left-hander Andrew Heaney will start his third game of the season for the Pirates, with a solid 1.50 ERA. Despite their current record of 5-9, the Pirates are ranked 26th in power rankings, 23rd in offense, and 26th in defense, scoring an average of 3.46 points and allowing 4.92 points per game.