Free MLB Pick: Reds vs. Pirates Odds
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2022 MLB Handicapping
(7-24) Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (13-17)
Date: Friday, August 19th, 2022
Time: 6:35 PM ET
Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
Projected Pitchers: Graham Ashcraft vs. TBD
MLB Moneyline Odds: Reds Pirates
MLB run line Betting Odds: Reds -1.5 Pirates +1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U:
The Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates face off Friday in an MLB game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
Cincinnati Reds
The Reds come into this game with a 46-70 record overall and they have gone 55-61 on the run line. On Wednesday the Reds pitching was lights out and that was the difference as the Reds secured the win.
The Reds are averaging 4.19 runs while their pitching staff is giving up 5.21 runs per game. The offense is ranked 20th in the league while their pitching staff is ranked 28th in the league. The Reds pitching has been too inconsistent this season.
On the mound for the Reds is Graham Ashcraft who sits with a 5-3 record and an ERA of 3.96. In his last start against the Cubs he went 6.1 innings giving up six hits and four urns.
Pittsburgh Pirates
On the other side of this matchup is the Pirates who sit wit ha 45-72 record overall and they have gone 59-58 on the run line. In the last game against the Red Sox the Pirates pitching struggled and that led to the defeat.
The Pirates are averaging 3.59 runs while their pitching is giving up 5.03 runs per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league while their pitching staff is ranked 27th in the league. Bryan Reynolds has hit 18 home runs and driven in 42 RBIs.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
Reds are 4-0 in Ashcrafts last 4 starts during game 1 of a series.
Reds are 6-1 in Ashcrafts last 7 road starts.
Reds are 6-1 in Ashcrafts last 7 starts following a Quality Start in his last appearance.
Pirates are 0-4 in their last 4 games vs. a right-handed starter.
Reds are 0-4 in their last 4 during game 1 of a series.
Reds are 1-5 in their last 6 games vs. a team with a winning % below .400.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Prediction:
The Reds have found success in Ashcraft’s starts and he is going to lockdown here. Look for the Reds to give Ashcraft some run support and that will be the difference as Cincinnati gets the job done. Back the Reds on the money line.
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