Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds MLB Pick - Odds and Betting Preview

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds MLB Pick - Odds and Betting Preview

The Green Man
Date: September 28, 6:10 pm
Location: Great American Ball Park
TV: FSN

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Pirates -111 / Reds -111
Total: 9

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MLB Betting Line<br />
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This game opened with even odds with both teams at -111 and a total of 9 runs and those have not changed. In the run-line wager for this NL Central matchup, the Pirates are posted at -220 getting 1.5 runs and the Reds are at +180 giving 1.5 runs.
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Pirates at Reds Game Set-up<br />
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In their last game, the Pirates lost their 2nd in a row losing to the Chicago Cubs 3-0. The Pirates were held scoreless and only had four hits and the Cubs scored three runs on 10 hits.
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The Pirates had won two in a row before losing two in a row. They are out of the playoffs and are in 4th place in the NL Central 12.5 games out of first place. Pittsburgh has to win one game in this three-game series to ensure they will end the season over .500.
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In their last game, the Reds lost their 5th in a row falling to the Kansas City Royals 6-1. The Reds scored one run on five hits, and the Royals scored six runs on nine hits.
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The Reds have lost five in a row, and 10 of their last 13 games and they have the 3rd fewest wins in the NL. In their five-game skid Cincy has struggled at the dish only totaling five runs.
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This season the Pirates rank 20th in runs scored and 15th in team ERA and the Reds rank 18th in runs scored and 24th in team ERA.
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Head-To-Head<br />
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The Pirates have had the Reds' number this season winning 12 of the 16 games facing them. On top of that, the Pirates have won six in a row over the Reds and have won four of their last five games facing them in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati at Pittsburgh MLB Pitching Match-Up<br />
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<b>Pittsburgh:</b> Nick Kingham (5-7 5.23 ERA)<br />
<b>Cincinnati:</b> Anthony DeSclafani (7-7 4.91 ERA)
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In Kingham’s last start it is one he would like to forget getting lit up for five earned runs on seven hits in only one 1/3 innings in a 13-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. To say he has struggled as a starter lately would be an understatement, as in his last four starts he is 0-3 with an ERA of 12.19. Kingham’s last win as a starter came on July 21st. Kingham has one start against the Reds this season where he gave up two earned runs on four hits in six 1/3 innings in a 6-2 Pittsburgh win.
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Kingham’s last road start was a pretty good one where he gave up one earned run in five innings, but the bullpen fell apart in a 5-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves. The Pirates have lost his last four starts overall, and they have lost four of his previous five road starts.
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In DeSclafani’s last start he gave up three earned runs on six hits in five 2/3 innings in a 5-1 loss to the Miami Marlins. The Reds have lost his last three starts where he has totaled 15 1/3 innings and gave up 12 earned runs. The Reds are 1-1 in DeSclafani’s two starts against the Pirates on the season where he has totaled 10 innings and gave up five earned runs.
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DeSclafani has given up five HR in his last four starts. The Reds are 5-1 in DeSclafani's last six home starts and they have won five of his previous seven home starts against a team with a winning record.
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Reds at Pirates MLB Betting Angles<br />
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The Pirates are 6-0 in their last 6 games against the Reds.
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The Pirates are 4-1 in their last 5 road games against the Reds.
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In the last 11 games between these teams in Cincinnati, the Under record is 8-3.
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Straight Up / Over/Under / Run Line Records<br />
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<b>Pittsburgh Pirates:</b> 80-78 SU / O/U 70-80 / Run Line W/L 78-80<br />
<b>Cincinnati Reds:</b> 66-93 SU / O/U 76-77 / Run Line W/L 87-72
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Cincinnati at Pittsburgh MLB Key Betting Trends<br />
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PITT is 6-1 in their last 7 games against a right-hand starter
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PITT is 8-0 in their previous 8 games against a team with a losing record
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PITT has an Under record of 5-1 in their last 6 road games
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CINCY is 0-5 in their last 5 games
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CINCY is 2-5 in their previous 7 games against a team with a winning record
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CINCY has an Under record of 3-0-1 in their last 4 home games
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Key Player Injuries<br />
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<b>PIRATES </b>
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[P] 03/26/2018 - A.J. Schugel 60-day DL (03/26) ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 06/29/2018 - Nik Turley 60-day DL (06/29) ( Arm )<br />
[P] 06/29/2018 - Chad Kuhl 60-day DL (06/27) ( Forearm )<br />
[RF] 09/19/2018 - Gregory Polanco 10-day DL (09/15) ( Knee )<br />
[P] 09/22/2018 - Joe Musgrove is out for season ( Abdominal )
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<b>REDS </b>
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[2B] 07/21/2018 - Alex Blandino 60-day DL (07/21) ( Knee )<br />
[LF] 07/26/2018 - Jesse Winker 60-day DL (07/26) ( Shoulder )<br />
[C] 07/25/2018 - Tyler Stephenson 10-day DL (07/23) ( Knee )<br />
[P] 08/30/2018 - Robert Stephenson 10-day DL (08/27) ( Shoulder )<br />
[P] 03/26/2018 - Rookie Davis 60-day DL (03/02) ( Hip )
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<span style="font-size:16px;"><b><span style="color:#008000;">Get more details:</span></b> <a class="advblue" href=" https://www.sportsbettingstats.com/mlb/matchup/945491">Cincinnati at Pittsburgh MLB Match-Up</a></span>
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Cincinnati at Pittsburgh MLB Prediction 09/28/2018

The Reds are sputtering at season's end losing five in a row, and they have lost their last six games against the Pirates. Pittsburgh has lost two in a row, and their starter for this game in Kingman was lit up in his previous start. However, he will be facing a Reds team that has really struggled to score runs in their five-game skid. He will bounce back and have a decent outing while the Pirates' lineup will get to DeSclafani early and often. Pittsburgh will take this game sending the Reds to their 6th straight loss and ensuring that they end the season with a winning record.

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