Pirates vs. Reds Best Over/Under 9/20/24

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds Game Pick

The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Friday, September 20th, at 6:40 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds Odds

Moneyline: Pirates +110 (BetRivers), Reds -120 (FanDuel)

Run Line: Pirates +1.5 (-185 DraftKings), Reds +1.5 (-194 FanDuel)

Total: Over 9.0 (+100 FanDuel), Under 9.0 (-115 Caesars Casino)

Starting Pitchers

Pirates: Mitch Keller (3.87 ERA; 1.25 WHIP)

Reds: Nick Martinez (3.37 ERA; 1.08 WHIP)

Betting Trends

ATS: Pirates: 76-77 Reds: 80-74

Over/Under: Pirates: 78-67 Reds: 76-75

Matchup Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will clash with the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Friday, September 20th, at 6:40 PM EDT. In their recent matchups, the Reds and Pirates have been evenly matched, with each team securing a win in their last two encounters. Bryan Reynolds has been a standout performer for the Pirates with a .280 batting average, 22 home runs, and 85 RBI, while Isiah Kiner-Falefa has been a consistent contributor with a .276 batting average and 8 home runs. On the other side, Jake Fraley leads the Reds with a .278 batting average and 5 home runs, followed by Tyler Stephenson with a .261 batting average and 18 home runs.

The Pirates will be without Jeimer Candelario due to a toe fracture, while the Reds have a relatively healthy lineup. With both teams looking to secure a crucial win, this matchup promises to be intense and closely contested. Considering the recent history between the two teams and the current form of key players, the Pirates have a slight edge in this matchup.

Our pick: over