The Cincinnati Reds will have their hands full on Tuesday when the Pittsburgh Pirates pay a visit to Great American Ball Park, hosting Francisco Liriano (the Pirates are 11-1 in his past 12 starts).
Raisel Iglesias gets the call for the Cincinnati Reds and he will try to build on a 3-6 mark. In the other dugout, Francisco Liriano brings a 9-7 ledger to the game for the Pittsburgh Pirates as he tries to quiet the Reds bats.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the Cincinnati Reds in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline underdogs of 123 at Sportsbook for Tuesday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 7.5 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 5.3-3.8 win for the Pirates on Tuesday. 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
The Cincinnati Reds bring a 57-79 record to the battle against the 81-55 Pirates. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh injuries news.
The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Cincinnati Reds at No. 21 and the Pittsburgh Pirates at No. 10 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Cincinnati Reds No. 23-rated offense, averaging 4.02 runs per game, against a Pittsburgh Pirates defense that ranks No. 4 at 3.65 in runs allowed per game. The Cincinnati Reds have averaged 8.6 hits per game so far, less than Pittsburgh Pirates batters have averaged on the year (9.06 hits per game).
Comparing defensive stats, Pittsburgh owns the No. 8-rated road mark, allowing 3.97 runs per game on the highway. Cincinnati, on the other hand, rates No. 13 in scoring at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Pittsburgh looks to rebound from a loss to the Reds, who beat them 3-1 on Monday behind a start from A DeSclafani at Great American Ball Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, Wednesday, September 9th