Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Picks & Predictions
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds will face off in the final game of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon. Carmen Mlodzinski will start on the mound for the
Game outlook
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds will face off in the final game of a three-game series on Sunday afternoon. Carmen Mlodzinski will start on the mound for the Pirates, while Hunter Greene will take the rubber for the Reds. The Reds claimed a 5-3 victory in the series opener on Friday. Can Hunter Greene continue his strong performance? Cincinnati is the favored team, with a -180 opening line that has remained unchanged. Stay tuned for the Pirates vs. Reds prediction.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Pirates +160 | Reds -180
Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-145) | Reds -1.5 (+124)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 64%.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski will be starting for the third time this season. After a rough debut, he bounced back with a better performance in his last outing. The Pirates have won three of their last five games, showing improvement after a slow start. Key player Bryan Reynolds has been struggling at the plate, but showed promise in the recent series against the Reds. The team is aiming to be competitive and potentially contend for a wildcard spot this season. Overall, Pittsburgh ranks 26th in power rankings, with a below average offense and defense, and a record of 82-80.