Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds 4/12/2025 Free Pick & MLB Betting Prediction




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2025 MLB Handicapping – Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds

(5-9) Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds (6-8)
Date: Saturday, April 12th
Time: 6:40 ET
Venue: Great American Ball Park Cincinnati, OH
Projected Starting Pitchers: Andrew Heaney vs. Andrew Abbott
MLB Moneyline Odds: Pirates +109 | Reds -129 (Bet Now!)
Today’s MLB Run Line Betting Odds: Pirates +1.5 | Reds -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 8.5

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Pirates vs. Reds Gameday

From Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, we have an NL Central matchup between the Pirates and Reds. First pitch is set for 6:40 PM ET, and the Reds are favored on the money line, with their odds sitting at -129 compared to the Pirates at +109. The over/under line is currently 8.5 runs.

Pittsburgh comes in with a record of 5-9, while the Reds are 6-8 overall. Andrew Heaney is starting for the Pirates, and he is facing off against Andrew Abbott for the Reds.

Cincinnati picked up a 5-3 win over the Pirates in the most recent game of this series. The Reds had a three-run 1st inning but didn’t score another run until putting up two in the 5th. As for the Pirates, they scored all three of their runs in the 5th. Heading into the game, the Reds were favored at -168 on the money line.

Brady Singer got the start for the Reds, going five innings while giving up three runs and striking out three. He picked up the win in the game, while Emilio Pagán got the save. Bailey Falter only went five innings for the Pirates, giving up three earned runs on three hits.

Jeimer Candelario was the only Reds hitter to have more than one hit, as he went 1/3 with a home run. Adam Frazier did the same for the Pirates, also going 1/3 with a homer.

The Pirates are 5-9 overall this season, which puts them 5th in the NL Central. Currently, they trail the Brewers by three games for the division lead. So far, they are 2-2 in divisional games. Pittsburgh is on the road today, and they are just 2-6 on the road this year.

So far, the Pirates are losing the series vs. the Reds, with the Reds holding a 1-0 series lead. As the underdog, the Pirates have gone 5-9 this year, and they have yet to be favored in a game. Pittsburgh’s overall series record is 1-3 this year, and they are 4-6 over their last 10 games.

Pirates Stats

So far this season, the Pirates have been one of the worst offensive teams in the league, as they are 26th in runs per game (3.4) and have the worst team batting average in the league at just .194. As a team, they are also near the bottom of the league in home runs and slugging percentage. A positive sign for the Pirates is that they are 5th in the league in walks, and their team on-base percentage is 23rd in the league.

Adam Frazier is currently leading the Pirates in RBIs (6) but is batting just .171 for the season. Oneil Cruz, Andrew McCutchen, and Bryan Reynolds are all tied for the team lead with two homers. Reynolds has gone 3/11 in his last three games, including one home run, while Frazier has gone just 1/11 in his last three games.

Cincinnati is 6-8 overall this season, and they are 2nd in the NL Central, trailing the Brewers by two games. The Reds are 2-3 in divisional games this year. So far, they are 3-4 both at home and on the road. The Reds have dropped two straight home series and are 1-3 in series this year.

So far, the Reds have been the underdog in all of their games. They are 2-5 in day games this year and 4-6 over their last 10 games. Cincinnati has taken the first game of this series vs. the Pirates, who are 3.0 games out of the division lead.

Reds Stats

So far this season, the Reds are averaging just 3.8 runs per game, which is 19th in the league. Their team batting average of .203 is also one of the worst marks in the league. As a team, they are also 27th in on-base percentage and 28th in OPS. The Reds are hoping that Matt McLain can continue to swing a hot bat, as his three home runs is the best mark on the team, and he is batting .214.

Elly De La Cruz has been a bright spot for the Reds so far, as he is hitting .236 and is 7th in the league with 12 RBIs. He also has two homers. TJ Friedl is batting .250 and has one home run. However, he is just 3/11 in his last three games. Christian Encarnacion-Strand is also tied for 2nd on the team with two homers, but he is batting just .163.

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Pirates Reds Pitching

Andrew Heaney will be on the mound for the Pirates today as they take on the Reds. Heaney has started two games this season, and he has a no-decision in each. In his first start, he went 5 innings and gave up 1 earned run, and in his last outing, he went 7 innings and struck out 10.

Andrew Abbott is coming off a season in which he made 25 starts and finished with a record of 10-10. His ERA for the season was 3.72, and he finished with nine quality starts. For the season, Abbott allowed a total of 25 home runs and averaged 2.1 walks per game. His strikeout-to-walk ratio for the season was 2.2, and he finished the season with a batting average against of .240. His WHIP for the season was 1.30, and his FIP was 5.04.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds MLB Baseball Betting Trends

• The Pirates head into the game having gone 3-7 straight-up in their last ten games on the road.
• The Pirates they are 2-8 vs. the runline in their previous ten games on the road.
• Conversely, the Reds are 4-6 over their last ten home games (straight-up).
• Furthermore, the Reds have a 6-4 mark vs. the runline across their last ten home games.
• Also, the Pirates are 1-2 in their last three games as the favorite. On the other hand, they are 2-1 as the underdog (last 3).
• The Reds have a record of 2-1 across their last three games when favored. As the underdog, they are 2-1 in their last three games.

Pirates vs. Reds Prediction: Reds ML -129

Our prediction for this Pirates vs. Reds matchup is to take the Reds on the money line at -129. We actually have the Reds winning this one by a score of 6-4, which would give you a little wiggle room to take the over if you wanted, as the line is sitting at 8.5 runs.

Looking at the starting pitchers, Andrew Heaney is projected to have a good strikeout day, with our projections having him finishing with seven K’s. As for the Reds, they are actually projected to finish with the most strikeouts in the league today at 11.

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MLB Betting Tweet Of The Day

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— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) April 12, 2025

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