Pirates vs. Reds Prediction
Are the Pirates a good bet to beat their NL Central rivals the Reds at 7:10PM ET tonight?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Pirates are -118 money line favorites versus the Reds, who have odds of +108 to pull off the upset tonight at home. With Jameson Taillon set to face Rookie Davis in the pitching matchup, the over/under currently sits at 8.5 runs.
Bet Tonight’s Pirates vs. Reds Game
PIRATES KEY TRENDS: The Pirates are 4-9 in their last 13 road games versus a right-handed starter and have dropped six of their last eight games against divisional rivals. They’re also 2-6 in their last eight road games when they play a team with a losing record and are 2-6 in their last eight games versus a starter that owns a WHIP greater than 1.30.
REDS KEY TRENDS: The Reds have now lost five of their last seven games at home and are 3-9 in their last 12 games despite getting off to a decent start to the season. They’re 3-8 in their last 11 divisional games and 2-6 in their last eight games following a loss as well.
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OUR PREDICTION: The Pirates have been profitable with Taillon on the hill, winning 14 of his last 20 starts overall. They’re also 5-1 in his last six road starts, are 4-1 in his last five outings versus a team with a losing record, and are 4-1 in his last five starts when facing National League Central opponents.
WEDNESDAY MLB FREE PREDICTION: PITTSBURGH PIRATES -118