Reds vs. Pirates Prediction
Following their loss last night, will the Pirates rebound versus the Reds when they host Cincinnati again at 7:05PM ET?
According to oddsmakers from online sports book BetDSI, the Pirates are -1.5 on the runline and have +110 odds to cover, while the Reds are +1.5 and -130 to pull off the upset. With Rookie Davis set to face Jameson Taillon in the pitching matchup, the over/under for tonight’s game is sitting at 8 runs.
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Davis allowed four runs on five hits (including two home runs) and two walks while striking out four over three innings against the Phillies on Tuesday. He didn’t factor in the decision, which was a 7-4 Reds’ win. Daniel Nava accounted for both home runs against Davis in the right-hander’s major-league debut. The youngster needed 74 pitches to complete his three innings.
Taillon surrendered just one run in three innings last Friday against the Blue Jays, allowing three hits and a walk while striking out two. It was a great start for the youngsters, who compiled a 3.38 ERA, a 1.12 WHIP and a 85:17 K:BB ratio over 104 innings in his debut season in 2016.
Bet Tonight’s Reds vs. Pirates Game
OUR PICK: The Pirates are 4-1 in Taillon’s last five starts dating back to last season and are 8-2 in his last 10 home starts. They’re also 5-1 in his last six outings versus National League Central rivals and are 8-2 in his last 10 starts after allowing five runs or more in their previous game. The Reds, meanwhile, are 1-4 in their last five games when their opponent scores just two runs or less in their previous game.
TUESDAY MLB FREE PICK: PITTSBURGH PIRATES -1.5 (+110)