Pittsburgh Pirates Home to the Cincinnati Reds in MLB Betting Odds Action

The Pittsburgh Pirates will look to improve on a 53-53 record when they take on the Cincinnati Reds, a key part of the MLB betting odds line up on Friday.

The Pittsburgh Pirates will rely on Jameson Taillon to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Anthony DeSclafani will be his counterpart for the Cincinnati Reds. Jameson Taillon is 2-2 this season, and Anthony DeSclafani is 6-0.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The visiting Cincinnati Reds were 140 moneyline underdogs in this one earlier in the day at most online sportsbooks including Sportsbook. The total was 8 at Sportsbook for those preferring over under betting.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 6.2-1.2 win for the Reds. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Cincinnati Reds vs Pittsburgh Pirates Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Pittsburgh Pirates bring a 53-53 record to the battle against the 44-63 Reds. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati injuries news.

It's a MLB baseball betting matchup between the No. 24-rated Pittsburgh Pirates and the league No. 7-ranked Cincinnati Reds, according to the latest MLB power poll here at Odds Shark.

Statistical Matchup

At the plate, Pittsburgh owns the No. 13 ranking for hits at 8.86 per game. By contrast, the Cincinnati Reds are rated No. 25 in the same category at 8.22 per game.

Defensively, Cincinnati features the No. 30-rated defense on the road, allowing 5.9 runs per game. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, comes in at No. 8 at home, scoring 4.88 runs per game.