Reds vs Pirates Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 24

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Jack Suwinski follows through on a single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Miami.
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  • The Reds are -115 favorites vs the Pirates
  • Reds vs Pirates Over / Under today: 8.5 Runs
  • Reds / Pirates TV Channel: BSOH | SNPT

The Cincinnati Reds (-115) visit PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (-105) on Saturday, August 24, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40pm EDT in Pittsburgh, PA.

This season, the Reds are 62-67 against the spread (ATS), while the Pirates are 72-56 ATS.

Reds vs Pirates Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Reds starting pitcher: Julian Aguiar 0-0, 4.50 ERA
  • Pirates starting pitcher: Jake Woodford 0-5, 6.59 ERA

Reds vs. Pirates Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

SpreadOver / UnderMoneyline
Reds-1.5 +145O 9 -115-115
Pirates +1.5 -175U 9 -105-105

Reds vs Pirates Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Reds will win Saturday‘s MLB game with 52.8% confidence, factoring in game simulations, recent player performances, starting pitchers and injuries.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Reds players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Reds Player Prop Bets Today:

  • TJ Friedl has hit the Home Runs Over in 9 of his last 41 games (+32.80 Units / 80% ROI)
  • Santiago Espinal has hit the Hits Over in 18 of his last 20 games (+15.75 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Santiago Espinal has hit the Total Bases Over in 17 of his last 20 games (+15.10 Units / 46% ROI)
  • Jonathan India has hit the Singles Under in 30 of his last 45 games (+13.65 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Elly De La Cruz has hit the Runs Under in 27 of his last 39 games (+13.25 Units / 28% ROI)

And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Pirates players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Pirates Player Prop Best Bets Today:

  • Joey Bart has hit the Home Runs Over in 6 of his last 19 games (+21.90 Units / 115% ROI)
  • Bryan Reynolds has hit the Singles Over in 31 of his last 48 games (+11.25 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Joey Bart has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 16 of his last 23 games (+10.10 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Joey Bart has hit the Total Bases Over in 18 of his last 23 games (+10.10 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Bryan Reynolds has hit the Runs Under in 30 of his last 44 games (+10.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the Run Line in 64 of their last 111 games (+11.80 Units / 8% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Game Total Over in 22 of their last 38 games (+7.75 Units / 19% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Team Total Under in 64 of their last 114 games (+7.10 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 39 away games (+6.15 Units / 14% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 5 of their last 8 games (+1.95 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the Run Line in 54 of their last 89 games (+19.00 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Over in 31 of their last 51 games (+9.45 Units / 16% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 27 of their last 46 games at home (+8.05 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Under in 37 of their last 66 games (+6.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 35 of their last 84 games (+4.00 Units / 4% ROI)

Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Reds are 72-57 against the Run Line (+7.95 Units / 4.62% ROI).

  • 62-67 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.6 Units / -4.92% ROI
  • 60-62 when betting on the total runs Over for -9 Units / -6.32% ROI
  • 62-60 when betting on the total runs Under for -4.45 Units / -3.14% ROI

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Pirates are 72-56 against the Run Line (+13.91 Units / 8.42% ROI).

  • 61-67 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.9 Units / -4.68% ROI
  • 60-63 when betting on the total runs Over for -9.35 Units / -6.59% ROI
  • 63-60 when betting on the total runs Under for -2.32 Units / -1.66% ROI

Pirates vs Reds Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Oneil Cruz (PIT) 0.5 +375 0.5 -500
Bryan Reynolds (PIT) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650
Elly De La Cruz (CIN) 0.5 +475 0.5 -650
Joey Bart (PIT) 0.5 +550 0.5 -800
Bryan De La Cruz (PIT) 0.5 +575 0.5 -900

Pirates vs Reds Total Hits Prop Bets Today

Over Under
TJ Friedl (CIN) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Tyler Stephenson (CIN) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190
Oneil Cruz (PIT) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175
Jonathan India (CIN) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Santiago Espinal (CIN) 0.5 -250 0.5 +175

Pirates vs Reds RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Oneil Cruz (PIT) 0.5 +130 0.5 -175
TJ Friedl (CIN) 0.5 +135 0.5 -175
Bryan Reynolds (PIT) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Joey Bart (PIT) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Spencer Steer (CIN) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200

Pirates vs Reds Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Julian Aguiar (CIN) 3.5 -105 3.5 -125
Jake Woodford (CWS) 3.5 +135 3.5 -175

Julian Aguiar has limited playing time.

Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Jake Woodford has walked 1 of 59 batters (2%) this month (4 games) — 4th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 7 total IP; League Avg: 8% — 98th Percentile.

Opponents have a miss rate of just 13% (13/101) against Jake Woodford this month (4 games) — 3rd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 7 total IP; League Avg: 25% — first Percentile.

Jake Woodford has thrown at least two strikes in his first three pitches to 45% (18/40) of opposing batters this month (4 games) — lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 7 total IP; League Avg: 65% — 0 Percentile.

Jake Woodford has walked 1 of 38 left-handed batters (3%) this month (4 games) — tied for 7th best in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 7 total IP; League Avg: 8% — 93rd Percentile.

Reds Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates

The Reds are just 32-36 (.471) after a loss as favorites since the 2022 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .586.

The Reds are just 3-49 (.058) when trailing entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .145.

The Reds are just 3-11 (.214) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Reds are just 56-70 (.444) after a home loss since the 2022 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .521.

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Reds

The Pirates are just 82-114 (.418) after a win since the 2022 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .510.

The Pirates are just 6-12 (.333) when tied entering the 8th inning this season — tied for 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Pirates are just 47-62 (.431) after a home win since the 2022 season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .532.

The Pirates are just 17-29 (.370) when tied entering the 8th inning since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.

The Reds are batting just .112 on pitches out of the zone this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .152.

Reds hitters are slugging just .144 on pitches out of the zone this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .209.

The Reds are batting just .126 on pitches out of the zone since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .151.

Reds hitters are slugging just .170 on pitches out of the zone since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .210.

Pirates hitters have 47 extra-base hits out of 182 total hits (just 26%) on the first pitch of at-bats this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

Pirates hitters have 1,303 strikeouts in 5,126 PA’s (25%) against LHP since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 22%.

Pirates hitters have 437 strikeouts in 1,297 PA’s (34%) in lefty-lefty matchups since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: 24%.

Pirates hitters have 118 extra-base hits out of 400 total hits (just 29%) on the first pitch of at-bats since last season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 37%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .295 against Reds pitchers with runners on base since the 2022 season — highest in MLB; League Avg: .255.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Reds pitchers since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 40% against Reds pitchers since last season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 43%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .294 against Reds pitchers with runners on base this season — 2nd highest in MLB; League Avg: .262.

Pirates pitchers have walked 1,568 of 17,344 batters (9%) since the 2022 season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 35% against Pirates pitchers over the last 14 days — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 37% against Pirates pitchers this month (20 games) — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Pirates pitchers have a strikeout rate of 30% over the past seven days (7 games) — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: 23%.

Pirates vs. Reds Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

  • Pittsburgh Pirates – No Injuries Reported
  • Cincinnati Reds – No Injuries Reported

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