Cincinnati Reds visit Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB Betting Odds Clash

The Pittsburgh Pirates look to emerge victorious in MLB odds action as the Cincinnati Reds arrive at PNC Park on Tuesday.

For the Pittsburgh Pirates, Jeff Locke gets the ball, charged with keeping the Cincinnati Reds hitters off the base paths. He'll face Josh Smith, 4-4 on the year.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Baseball betting odds makers, including Sportsbook, opened the Pittsburgh Pirates as 107 moneyline underdogs in this matchup. Over under total bettors saw the number open at 7 at shops such as Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 4.9-3.9 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

Pittsburgh (39-30) will face the 32-36 Reds in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati injuries news.

The Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds odds would favor the Reds if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Pittsburgh is rated No. 10 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Cincinnati is at No. 9.

Statistical Matchup

Rating these teams in several key categories is important for handicappers and Pittsburgh has baseball's No. 23-rated offensive output, at 8.75 hits per game. The Cincinnati Reds average 8.28 hits per game, good for No. 22 on the list.

Cincinnati brings the No. 18-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Pirates's No. 2-ranked defense.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

The Reds enjoyed a 5-2 victory at the expense of the Marlins on Sunday, with Michael Lorenzen throwing 7 innings of 8-hit ball at Great American Ball Park.

Pittsburgh looks to rebound from a loss to the Nationals, who beat them 9-2 on Sunday behind a start from Gio Gonzalez at Nationals Park.

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