The Cincinnati Reds (18-22) and Pittsburgh Pirates (12-26) wrap up their series at PNC Park Sunday at 1:35 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Reds-Pirates MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Reds at Pirates: Projected starting pitchers
RHP Tejay Antone vs. RHP Chad Kuhl
Antone: 0-1, 2.66 ERA, 27 K, 20 1/3 innings, 7 games (2 starts)
- The Reds are 1-6 when Antone pitches and 1-1 in his starts.
- He has allowed four runs and five hits in 8 1/3 innings with nine strikeouts in his two starts.
Kuhl: 1-1, 3.10 ERA, 23 K, 29 IP, 7 games (5 starts)
- Kuhl lost to the Reds Aug. 14 when he allowed three runs on four hits in five innings in an eventual 8-1 defeat.
- His worst outing was in his last start when he yielded four runs (three earned) on six hits and two walks in four innings of a no-decision vs. the Chicago Cubs Tuesday.
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Reds at Pirates: Key injuries
(Get the latest injury news here.)
Reds
- OF Nick Senzel (undisclosed) out
Pirates
- CF Anthony Alford (elbow) out
- RP Keone Kela (forearm) out
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Reds at Pirates: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:15 a.m. ET.
Moneyline (ML)
The Red (-154) have underperformed this season but are still in the mix for a postseason berth. The PIRATES (+140) are have the worst record in the league, however, they have the more favorable pitching matchup in this contest. Go with the value here. Take the PIRATES.
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The Reds are -1.5 (-106); the Pirates are +1.5 (-115). The Pirates, despite their abysmal overall record, are 21-17 ATS and the Reds are an awful 15-25 ATS. Go with the PIRATES.
Over/Under (O/U)
The O/U is 9.5 with odds of -110 on both sides. In the five previous games between the two teams, they have combined for more than nine runs only once. Take the UNDER.
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