Tyler Mahle, Jameson Taillon Take Mound in Cincinnati Reds vs Pittsburgh Pirates Tilt

MLB wagering interest swings to the Cincinnati Reds vs Pittsburgh Pirates battle on Saturday at PNC Park as the Pirates try to pick up a win on home turf and reward those moneyline betting.

It's a pitching duel between Jameson Taillon for the Pittsburgh Pirates (7-5 on the year) and Tyler Mahle for Cincinnati Reds (0-1 so far).

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Pittsburgh Pirates were listed as -161 moneyline favorites earlier in the day at Sportsbook, while odds makers set the Sportsbook total line around 8.5 earlier at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 5.0-4.3 win for the Reds on Saturday. 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

63-72 Pittsburgh battles the Reds, currently with a 58-77 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati injuries news.

The Odds Shark MLB Power Rankings have the Pittsburgh Pirates at No. 29 and the Cincinnati Reds at No. 14 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Pittsburgh Pirates No. 27-rated offense, averaging 4.17 runs per game, against a Cincinnati Reds defense that ranks No. 30 at 5.49 in runs allowed per game. The Pittsburgh Pirates have averaged 8.26 hits per game so far, less than Cincinnati Reds batters have averaged on the year (8.7 hits per game).

Cincinnati brings the No. 30-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Pirates's No. 13-ranked defense.