Cincinnati Sends Alfredo Simon vs Francisco Liriano in Pittsburgh Pirates vs Reds Game

The Cincinnati Reds battle the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday in MLB betting odds action at Great American Ball Park.

Cincinnati hands the ball to starter Alfredo Simon in this one and he'll try to improve on his 0-0 mark on the year. Pittsburgh counters with Francisco Liriano, who will try to quiet the fans and the Reds bats at the same time.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The moneyline was hovering in the range of 120 for the Cincinnati Reds in this one over at Sportsbook. The over under number was sitting near 7.5 at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark prediction models pick the Pirates to win this game 3.9-2.9. 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 sport a record of 3-0 heading into this matchup, while the Pittsburgh Pirates sit at 3-0 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh injuries news.

The Cincinnati Reds sit at No. 30 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Pittsburgh Pirates sit at No. 4 on the same chart.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Pittsburgh got the job done in their last match in a 5-1 victory over St. Louis on Wednesday at PNC Park behind starter J Nicasio.

Cincinnati looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Phillies, a 10-6 final on Thursday in support of Robert Stephenson at Great American Ball Park.

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