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Cincinnati Reds Favored to Win as They Face Pittsburgh Pirates in Series Opener

The Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates are set to begin a three-game series with the Reds currently leading the season series 2-1. Nick Lodolo will take the mound for Cincinnati while Mitch Keller will pitch for Pittsburgh. The Reds are favored to win with a line of -118. Will the Pirates be able to secure a home win in the series opener? Stay tuned for the Reds vs. Pirates prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds -118 | Pirates +107
• Spread: Reds -1.5 (+146) | Pirates +1.5 (-176)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 54%.

Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh Stats

Cincinnati Reds

Nick Lodolo has been selected to start the upcoming game, despite a shaky recent performance where he conceded three runs in 5.1 innings against the White Sox. Despite this, Lodolo has had an outstanding season overall, with a 3.42 ERA and a 1.08 WHIP. The Reds have had a mixed season, dropping four of their past five series but rebounding with a home sweep against the Guardians. Elly De La Cruz has struggled at the plate this month, while Austin Hays and Jose Trevino have been consistent threats. Jeimer Candelario is currently out with an injury. The Reds are averaging 4.58 runs per game and have a 3.58 ERA, placing them 10th in both categories. They are currently ranked 18th in power rankings and have a 23-24 record this season.

Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis

The Pittsburgh Pirates will start Mitch Keller for the upcoming series, despite his subpar season performance thus far. The team, currently under new interim manager Don Kelly, is struggling with a 15-31 record and a ranking of 24th in power rankings. The Pirates have been having a rough season, losing four of their past five series and scoring an average of only 3.00 runs per game, ranking them last in offense. On the defensive side, they have a 4.10 ERA, placing them 18th. Despite their struggles, the Pirates have historically had success against Cincinnati, who went 0-3 in their last three matchups against Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Pirates Look to Capitalize on Cincinnati Reds' Inconsistencies

The Cincinnati Reds have shown inconsistencies in their recent performances, reflecting a 5-5 record in their last ten games. The Pittsburgh Pirates are eager for victories and have a favorable opportunity with Mitch Keller set to lead the pitching rotation. Despite facing challenging matchups against the Mets and Phillies in recent series, the Pirates have shown resilience. In contrast, Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo has struggled against the Pirates, evident in his career 4.30 ERA and a trend of losses in four of his last five starts. Keller, on the other hand, has demonstrated reliability by limiting opponents to two or fewer runs in three of his previous five appearances, notably holding the Mets to two runs over seven innings in his most recent game. Moreover, the Pirates' success in their prior home series against the Braves showcases their capability to perform well under pressure.

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