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- Reds vs Pirates Over / Under today: 9 Runs
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The Cincinnati Reds (+115) visit PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (-140) on June 28, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 1:35 pm in Pittsburgh, PA.
This season, the Reds are 39-42 against the spread (ATS), while the Pirates are 40-41 ATS.
Reds vs Pirates Starting Pitchers Today:
- Reds starting pitcher: Brady Singer 3-6, 4.86 ERA
- Pirates starting pitcher: Mitch Keller 5-5, 4.89 ERA
Reds vs. Pirates Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline
| Spread | Over / Under | Moneyline | |
| Reds | +1.5 -185 | O 9 -110 | +115 |
| Pirates | -1.5 +150 | U 9 -110 | -140 |
Reds vs Pirates Prediction for Today’s Game
Based on recent trends the model predicts the Pirates will win Sunday‘s MLB game with 55.8% 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 Sunday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Reds Player Prop Bets Today:
- Tyler Stephenson has hit the Home Runs Over in 3 of his last 10 away games (+13.60 Units / 136% ROI)
- Elly De La Cruz has hit the Singles Under in 16 of his last 20 away games (+10.90 Units / 42% ROI)
- Eugenio Suarez has hit the Runs Under in 20 of his last 25 games (+9.95 Units / 23% ROI)
- Nate Lowe has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Under in 15 of his last 20 games (+9.20 Units / 36% ROI)
- Tyler Stephenson has hit the Hits Over in 9 of his last 10 away games (+7.65 Units / 55% 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:
- Bryan Reynolds has hit the Hits Over in 20 of his last 25 games at home (+12.25 Units / 24% ROI)
- Brandon Lowe has hit the Home Runs Over in 4 of his last 9 games at home (+10.70 Units / 119% ROI)
- Bryan Reynolds has hit the Hits Runs and RBIs Over in 18 of his last 25 games at home (+9.60 Units / 32% ROI)
- Bryan Reynolds has hit the Walks Over in 9 of his last 15 games at home (+8.25 Units / 55% ROI)
- Bryan Reynolds has hit the Singles Over in 12 of his last 15 games (+8.25 Units / 44% ROI)
Reds Best Bets Today:
- The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 35 away games (+9.75 Units / 25% ROI)
- The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Over in 31 of their last 50 away games (+9.05 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Cincinnati Reds have covered the Run Line in 26 of their last 40 away games (+6.95 Units / 11% ROI)
- The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 10 of their last 20 away games (+6.55 Units / 29% ROI)
- The Cincinnati Reds have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 16 of their last 25 away games (+5.60 Units / 18% ROI)
Pirates Best Bets Today:
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Game Total Over in 30 of their last 45 games at home (+13.80 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Team Total Under in 11 of their last 17 games (+4.95 Units / 24% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.75 Units / 51% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 20 games (+3.30 Units / 15% ROI)
- The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games (+2.15 Units / 27% ROI)
Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Reds are 46-34 against the Run Line (+2.7 Units / 2.33% ROI).
- 39-42 when betting on the Moneyline for -3 Units / -3.3% ROI
- 48-32 when betting on the total runs Over for +12.55 Units / 13.98% ROI
- 32-48 when betting on the total runs Under for -20.3 Units / -22.95% ROI
Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this season, the Pirates are 40-41 against the Run Line (-1.8 Units / -1.77% ROI).
- 41-42 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.8 Units / -9.23% ROI
- 47-33 when betting on the total runs Over for +10.85 Units / 11.87% ROI
- 33-47 when betting on the total runs Under for -18.45 Units / -20.22% ROI
Pirates vs Reds Home Run Prop Bets Today
| Yes | |
|---|---|
| Brandon Lowe | +333 |
| JJ Bleday | +425 |
| Eugenio Suarez | +450 |
| Elly De La Cruz | +525 |
| Sal Stewart | +550 |
Pirates vs Reds Total Hits Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Nick Gonzales | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +195 |
| Konnor Griffin | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +175 |
| Bryan Reynolds | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +165 |
| Brandon Lowe | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +165 |
| Sal Stewart | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +160 |
Pirates vs Reds Strikeout Prop Bets Today
| Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|
| Matt McLain | 0.5 -275 | 0.5 +200 |
| Tyler Stephenson | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +180 |
| Brandon Lowe | 0.5 -250 | 0.5 +185 |
| JJ Bleday | 0.5 -225 | 0.5 +165 |
| Sal Stewart | 0.5 -220 | 0.5 +160 |
Reds Keys to the Game vs. the Pirates
The Reds are just 3-11 (.214) when tied entering the 7th inning this season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .500.
The Reds are 5-35 (.125) when trailing entering the 9th inning this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .058.
The Reds are just 6-35 (.146) when allowing 5 or more runs this season — 5th lowest in MLB; League Avg: .211.
The Reds are 33-7 (.825) when allowing 4 or fewer runs this season — 2nd best in MLB; League Avg: .722.
Pirates Keys to the Game vs. the Reds
The Pirates are just 2-20 (.091) when allowing 10 or more hits this season — lowest in MLB; League Avg: .247.
The Pirates are 24-17 (.585) after a loss this season — 4th best in MLB; League Avg: .487.
The Pirates are just 13-51 (.203) when allowing 2 or more home runs since the 2025 season — 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .302.
The Pirates are just 2-115 (.017) when trailing entering the 9th inning since the 2025 season — tied for 2nd lowest in MLB; League Avg: .048.
Reds Hitting Stats & Trends
The Reds are batting just .212 at home this season — lowest in MLB.
Reds hitters are slugging just .460 on the first pitch of at-bats this season — lowest in MLB.
The Reds are batting just .206 with two outs this season — lowest in MLB.
The Reds are batting just .121 on pitches out of the zone this season — lowest in MLB.
Pirates Hitting Stats & Trends
Pirates hitters have struck out in 26% of their PA’s against LHP this season — 2nd highest in MLB.
Pirates hitters have an OPS of .797 (1,712 PA’s) at home this season — 3rd best in MLB.
The Pirates are batting .307 when facing the starting pitcher for the 3rd time in a game this season — best in MLB.
Pirates hitters have an OPS of .772 (2,365 PA’s) against RHP this season — 2nd best in MLB.
Reds Pitching Stats & Trends
Reds pitchers have walked 11% of batters this season — 2nd highest in MLB.
Reds pitchers have a first-pitch strike rate of just 58% this season — lowest in MLB.
Reds pitchers have an ERA of 4.57 (376.0 IP) at home this season — 5th highest in MLB.
The Reds pitchers have allowed an average Exit Velocity of 89.6 MPH this season (2,006 balls in play) — 5th highest in MLB
Pirates Pitching Stats & Trends
Pirates pitchers have a strikeout rate of 45% with two-strikes this season — tied for 4th best in MLB.
The Pirates have allowed 1.71 runs per game (142/83) in late innings this season — 3rd highest in MLB.
Pirates pitchers have a strikeout rate of 24% in the first 5 innings this season — tied for 4th best in MLB.
Batters facing the Pirates pitchers put just 35% of their swings in play this season — 4th lowest in MLB.
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