Cincinnati Reds vs
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Pittsburgh Pirates Favored to Win Against Cincinnati Reds in NL Central Matchup

The Cincinnati Reds, with a record of 62-65, will be facing off against the Pittsburgh Pirates, who have a record of 59-67, at PNC Park in a National League Central matchup. The Pirates claimed a 7-0 victory in the first game of the series at home. The starting pitchers for this game will be Andrew Abbott for the Reds and Bailey Falter for the Pirates. Abbott has an ERA of 3.72 while Falter has an ERA of 4.02. Pittsburgh is favored to win with an opening line of -105 and the current line at -115.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds +105 | Pirates -115
• Spread: Reds +1.5 (-194) | Pirates -1.5 (+170)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Pittsburgh will win straight-up is 53%.

Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh Stats

Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds have had an average season so far, currently standing fourth in the NL Central division and trailing behind in both the division and Wild Card races. Offensively, the team has shown decent performance with a .230/.303/.399 slash line and averaging 4.42 runs per game. They are particularly strong in stealing bases, ranking second in the league with 173 steals. Shortstop Elly De La Cruz has been a standout player with strong offensive stats. Pitcher Andrew Abbott, who has a record of 10-10 with a 3.72 ERA, will be starting for the Reds in an upcoming game. Overall, the Reds have a power ranking of 22 and are currently ranked 14 in offense and 12 in defense, with a 62-66 season record. Moving forward, they will need to improve their performance if they hope to reach the postseason.

Pittsburgh Pirates Analysis

The Pittsburgh Pirates are currently in fifth place in the NL Central, struggling offensively with a .672 team OPS and averaging 4.13 runs per game. Outfielder Bryan Reynolds has been a bright spot with a .282/.347/.458 slash line and 19 home runs. They need to start winning games to be competitive in the NL Wild Card race. Right-hander Bailey Falter has a 6-7 record with a 4.02 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 21 starts, and will be taking the mound in the next game. The Pirates have a power ranking of 25 and are ranked 24th in offense, 17th in defense, and have an overall record of 60-67. Cincinnati has won their last three matchups against Pittsburgh.

Pirates vs. Reds: Pitching Stats Favor Pittsburgh as Likely Winner

In the previous seven starts, Andrew Abbott has recorded a 1-4 record with a 5.66 ERA and a 1.69 WHIP in 35.0 innings, while Bailey Falter has achieved a 3-2 record with a 4.82 ERA and a 1.61 WHIP in 28.0 innings. Examining the pitching performance of both teams since the All-Star break reveals that the Pirates rank 14th in the majors with a 4.00 team ERA in 31 games, while the Reds are positioned 24th with a 4.78 team ERA in the same period. Considering these statistics, it is advisable to select the Pittsburgh Pirates as the likely victor in this upcoming game.

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