Reds vs Pirates Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug 25

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Pittsburgh Pirates' Jack Suwinski hits a home run off Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 13, 2023, in Chicago.
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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 Sunday, August 25, 2024. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35pm EDT in Pittsburgh, PA.

This season, the Reds are 0-0 against the spread (ATS), while the Pirates are 0-0 ATS.

Reds vs Pirates Starting Pitchers Today:

  • Reds starting pitcher: Nick Martinez 6-6, 3.64 ERA
  • Pirates starting pitcher: Luis Ortiz 0-0, 26.99 ERA

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

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

Reds vs Pirates Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Reds will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 51.0% 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 Sunday‘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 Sunday‘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 0-0 against the Run Line (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 0-0 when betting on the total runs Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 0-0 when betting on the total runs Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this season, the Pirates are 0-0 against the Run Line (+0 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 0-0 when betting on the total runs Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
  • 0-0 when betting on the total runs Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

Pirates vs Reds Home Run Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Oneil Cruz (PIT) 0.5 +340 0.5 -450
Elly De La Cruz (CIN) 0.5 +450 0.5 -650
Bryan Reynolds (PIT) 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
Elly De La Cruz (CIN) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Bryan Reynolds (PIT) 0.5 -275 0.5 +195
Isiah Kiner-Falefa (PIT) 0.5 -275 0.5 +200
Tyler Stephenson (CIN) 0.5 -250 0.5 +180
Santiago Espinal (CIN) 0.5 -250 0.5 +190

Pirates vs Reds RBI Prop Bets Today

Over Under
TJ Friedl (CIN) 0.5 +150 0.5 -200
Tyler Stephenson (CIN) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Oneil Cruz (PIT) 0.5 +160 0.5 -210
Elly De La Cruz (CIN) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225
Joey Bart (PIT) 0.5 +165 0.5 -225

Pirates vs Reds Strikeout Prop Bets Today

Over Under
Nick Martinez (CIN) 3.5 -135 3.5 +100
Luis Ortiz (PIT) 4.5 +100 4.5 -135

Nick Martinez has walked 13 of 415 batters (3%) this season — tied for 3rd best among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 9% — 99th Percentile.

Nick Martinez has walked 13 of 415 batters (3%) this season — 2nd best among NL Relievers; League Avg: 8% — 98th Percentile.

Nick Martinez has walked 3 of 107 batters (3%) with runners in scoring position this season — tied for best among NL Relievers; League Avg: 11% — 100th Percentile.

Nick Martinez has walked 7 of 212 right-handed batters (3%) this season — 5th best among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 8% — 96th Percentile.

Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

Luis Ortiz has allowed an OPS of 1.357 (36 PA’s) when going through the lineup the first time in a game this month (4 games) — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .668 — first Percentile.

Luis Ortiz has allowed a slugging percentage of .968 (30 Total Bases / 31 ABs) when going through the lineup the first time in a game this month (4 games) — highest among qualified SPs in MLB; League Avg: .378 — first Percentile.

Luis Ortiz has allowed an OPS of 1.357 (36 PA’s) when going through the lineup the first time in a game this month (4 games) — highest among among NL Starters; League Avg: .714 — first Percentile.

Luis Ortiz has allowed a slugging percentage of .968 (30 Total Bases / 31 ABs) when going through the lineup the first time in a game this month (4 games) — highest among among NL Starters; League Avg: .409 — first 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 14-17 (.452) after a home loss this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .534.

The Reds are just 3-52 (.055) when trailing entering the 8th inning this season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .104.

Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Reds

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 103-22 (.824) when leading entering the 7th inning since the 2023 season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .857.

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 6-35 (.146) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — 4th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .244.

The Reds are batting just .111 on pitches out of the zone this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .152.

The Reds are batting just .125 on pitches out of the zone since last season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .151.

Reds hitters are slugging just .143 on pitches out of the zone this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .209.

Reds hitters are slugging just .169 on pitches out of the zone since last season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .210.

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 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%.

The Pirates are batting just .236 against LHP since the 2022 season — 3rd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .249.

The Pirates are batting just .190 in lefty-lefty matchups since the 2022 season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .234.

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 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 batting average of .291 against Reds pitchers with runners on base since last season — highest in MLB; League Avg: .260.

Pirates pitchers have walked 1,571 of 17,384 batters (9%) since the 2022 season — 5th highest in MLB; League Avg: 8%.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 36% against Pirates pitchers over the last 14 days — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Opponents have a groundball batting average of .287 against Pirates pitchers with the shift this season — 3rd highest in MLB; League Avg: .249.

Opponents have a groundball rate of just 38% against Pirates pitchers this month (21 games) — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: 42%.

Pirates vs. Reds Injuries Tonight That May Affect Prop Bets 

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

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