Free MLB Pick: Reds vs. Pirates Odds
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2022 MLB Handicapping
(7-24) Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (13-17)
Date: Saturday, May 14th, 2022
Time: 6:35 PM ET
Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
Projected Pitchers: Luis Castillo vs. Zach Thompson
MLB Moneyline Odds: Reds -120 Pirates +100
MLB run line Betting Odds: Reds -1.5 Pirates +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 7.5
The Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates face off on Saturday in an MLB showdown at PNC Park. On the Friday it was the Reds that secured the 8-2 victory.
Cincinnati Reds
The Reds come into this game with an 8-24 record overall and they have gone 12-20 on the run line. The Reds have really struggled this season, but they have won three games in a row including the first game of the season.
The Reds are averaging 4.13 runs per game while they are giving up 6.25 runs per game. The Reds offense is ranked 14th in the league while their pitching staff is ranked 30th. In two of the last three games the Reds have scored eight runs. Brandon Drury has been the top player for the Reds hitting seven home runs and driving in 22 RBIs.
On the mound for the Reds is Luis Castillo and in his only start of the season, he went 4.2 innings giving up three hits and three runs.
Pittsburgh Pirates
On the other side of this matchup is the Pittsburgh Pirates who sit with a 13-18 record overall and they have gone 16-15 on the run line. The Pirates have lost two straight games against the Reds and they need better pitching in this game.
The Pirates are averaging 3.65 runs per game while giving up 5.36 runs per game. The Pirates offense is ranked 23rd while their pitching staff is ranked 29th. Ben Gamel has been the top player hitting three home runs and driving in 15 RBIs.
Getting the start for the Pirates will be Zach Thompson who sits with a 1-3 record and an ERA of 7.08. Even though he has struggled he looked good in his last start going five innings giving up two hits and zero runs.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- Reds are 4-1 in their last 5 vs. National League Central.
- Pirates are 0-4 in Thompsons last 4 starts.
- Pirates are 0-4 in Thompsons last 4 starts on grass.
- Over is 10-1-1 in Reds last 12 vs. a team with a losing record.
- Over is 8-1-1 in Reds last 10 vs. National League Central.
- Over is 13-2-1 in Reds last 16 on grass.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Prediction:
Thompson was strong in his last start, but overall he has struggled sitting with an ERA of 7.08. In this game, I expect the Reds bats are going to continue to be strong in this game, and that will be enough for Cincinnati to get the job done.
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