The Cincinnati Reds will look to pick up a road win when they take on the Pirates in Pittsburgh at PNC Park on Saturday in MLB baseball betting odds action.
It's a pitching duel between A.J. Burnett for the Pittsburgh Pirates (9-6 on the year) and Brandon Finnegan for Cincinnati Reds (4-2 so far).
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 5.3-2.9 victory for the Pirates. 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
97-63 Pittsburgh battles the Reds, currently with a 63-97 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati injuries news.
The MLB Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Pittsburgh Pirates rated this week at No. 7 and the Cincinnati Reds sitting at No. 30.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Pittsburgh Pirates No. 12-rated offense, averaging 4.32 runs per game, against a Cincinnati Reds defense that ranks No. 26 at 4.68 in runs allowed per game. The Pittsburgh Pirates have averaged 9.06 hits per game so far, more than Cincinnati Reds batters have averaged on the year (8.57 hits per game).
Comparing defensive stats, Cincinnati owns the No. 20-rated road mark, allowing 4.53 runs per game on the highway. Pittsburgh, on the other hand, rates No. 15 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Reds got to extra innings, but lost when they got there against Pittsburgh on Friday; it was a 6-4 final at PNC Park in MLB wagering action.
Next Betting Matchups
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, Sunday, October 4th