Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Free Total Pick

Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Date: Sunday, August 13th, 1:35 ET
Location: PNC Park
TV: SNPT
Money Line: Reds +130/Pirates -155 (Pay LESS at B-A-S!)
Total Line: 9.5

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Reds on Sunday, August 13th at PNC Park. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

Reds vs. Pirates Projected Lineup

Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Cincinnati Reds: 61-57 SU / OU 60-58 / Runline 72-46
Pittsburgh Pirates: 52-64 SU / OU 62-50 / Runline 57-59

For the season, the Reds have put together a record of 61-57, including going just 2-8 over their last ten games. In the NL Central standings, they are 3rd, trailing by three games. This year, they have gone 29-31 at home and 32-26 on the road with an overall series mark of 17-15-4.

• The Reds have covered the runline in 61.0% of their games and have an average run margin of -0.2
• The Reds have been favored in 27.1% of their games and have runline records of 34-26 and 38-20 at home and on the road, respectively
• The over has hit in 51% of the Reds’ 118 games at 60-58.

For the season, the Pirates have put together a record of 52-64, including going just 4-6 over their last ten games. In the NL Central standings, they are 4th, trailing by 11 games. This year, they have gone 28-31 at home and 24-33 on the road with an overall series mark of 11-20-5.

• The Pirates have covered the runline in 49.1% of their games and have an average run margin of -0.7
• The Pirates have been favored in 19.8% of their games and have runline records of 27-32 and 30-27 at home and on the road, respectively
• The over has hit in 55% of the Pirates’ 116 games at 62-50.

Pitching Matchup

The Reds will turn to starter Brandon Williamson who has an overall record of 4-2. Through 15 appearances his ERA stands at 4.54 with a K/9 figure of 7.65. So far, he has put together of FIP of 5.00 to go along with an OBP of .302.

Williamson picked up the win in his most recent outing, as he gave up one earned run and three hits across 6 2/3 innings vs. the Marlins. The Reds won the game by a score of 5-2.

Entering with a record of 9-8, Mitch Keller is making his 25th appearance of the season. So far, he has an ERA of 4.38 on a batting average allowed of .247. On the road, he is 4-5 with a 5.48 ERA and 5-3 at home on an ERA of 3.98. For the season, teams have a slugging percentage of .404 against him.

Mitch Keller’s most recent outing saw him face the Braves, where he allowed three runs and nine hits in five innings of work. the Pirates ended up losing the game by a score of 8-6.

Reds vs. Pirates Offense Outlook

This season, Cincinnati is ranked 7th in the league for runs scored, averaging 4.9 runs per game. They have hit a combined total of 138 home runs, which puts them 13th in the MLB. Their current batting average of .251 is 12th in the league. On the road, their batting average sits 5th, compared to 20th at home.

Cincinnati Reds Top Hitters vs. Righties

Cincinnati Reds Top Hitters: Last Five Games

This season, Pittsburgh is 24th in the league in runs scored, averaging 4.2 runs per game. Currently, they have hit 115 home runs, placing them 19th. In terms of batting average, Pittsburgh is 20th in the league. On the road, their BA of .222 is 27th, compared to 22nd (.238) when playing at home.

Pittsburgh Pirates Top Bats

Pittsburgh Pirates Top Hitters: Last Five Games

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