The Cincinnati Reds look to emerge victorious in MLB odds action as the Pittsburgh Pirates arrive at Great American Ball Park on Sunday.
Robert Stephenson gets the call for the Cincinnati Reds and he will try to build on a 4-5 mark. In the other dugout, Gerrit Cole brings a 11-10 ledger to the game for the Pittsburgh Pirates as he tries to quiet the Reds bats.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Cincinnati Reds as -102 underdogs on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 9 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.7-4.4 win for the Reds. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Cincinnati (65-84) will face the 68-81 Pirates in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 10-ranked Cincinnati Reds and the No. 24-rated Pittsburgh Pirates in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Cincinnati Reds No. 12 ranked offense (4.72 runs per game) against a Pittsburgh Pirates defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 13 at 4.58 runs allowed per game. The Cincinnati Reds have been averaging 8.61 hits per game, more than the Pittsburgh Pirates have managed so far this season (8.25 hits on average).
Pittsburgh brings the No. 13-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Reds's No. 29-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Pittsburgh didn't get the job done in their last match, falling 2-1 to Cincinnati on Saturday at Great American Ball Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Pittsburgh home to Milwaukee, Monday, September 18th
Cincinnati home to St. Louis, Tuesday, September 19th