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Reds Favored to Win Against Pirates in First Game of Three-Game Series

The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to face the Cincinnati Reds in the first game of their three-game series on Friday at 6:40 p.m. ET. Mitch Keller will be the starting pitcher for the Pirates, boasting an ERA of 3.87, while Nick Martinez will take the mound for the Reds with an ERA of 3.37. The Reds are favored to win, with the opening line at -119 and the current line at Cincinnati -122. Please note that this information is based on data before Thursday's games have concluded.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pirates +110 | Reds -122
• Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-190) | Reds -1.5 (+165)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 55%.

Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati Stats

Pittsburgh Pirates

As of the time of writing, Pittsburgh has lost the first three games of a four-game series to the Cardinals, with offensive struggles evident in their .236/.302/.371 slash line which ranks 23rd, 26th, and 27th in the majors. On the road, they are slashing .231/.296/.356. In terms of individual performance against Cardinals pitcher Martinez, certain players have had success at the plate. The Pirates will be starting right-hander Mitch Keller, who has a 3.87 ERA and is 6-6 on the road this season. The team has a 4.15 team ERA, ranking 19th in the league. Pittsburgh is ranked 22nd in offense, scoring an average of 4.16 runs per game, and 21st in defense, allowing an average of 4.59 runs per game. Their current season record is 72-81, with a power ranking of 26.

Cincinnati Reds Analysis

Cincinnati Reds recently lost the final two games of their series against the Atlanta Braves, resulting in a 15-3 loss on Thursday. Right-hander Nick Martinez, with a 9-6 record and 3.37 ERA, will be starting for the Reds. Although Martinez has struggled against the Pirates in the past, he has a solid record at home this season. The Reds have a team ERA of 4.16, ranking 20th in the league, and their offensive stats place them at 26th overall. Against Keller, certain Reds players have had success at the plate. The Reds have a power ranking of 14 and are struggling slightly on offense and defense, with an overall record of 74-80. Pittsburgh recently went 1-2 in their series against Cincinnati.

Reds Favored to Win Matchup Against Pirates Despite Both Teams Out of Playoff Contention

Both Pittsburgh and Cincinnati are currently out of playoff contention for the remainder of the season. However, based on recent performances and statistical analysis, the Reds are favored to come out on top in this matchup. Martinez showed strong pitching in his previous start, indicating that he is in good form for this game against the lackluster Pirates offense. Pittsburgh has also been struggling recently, further supporting the likelihood of a Reds victory. Additionally, the Pirates have a subpar road record this season, which may further contribute to their difficulties in this particular matchup. Considering these factors, it is recommended to bet on the Reds on the moneyline for this game.

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