Reds vs Pirates Betting Guide: Cincinnati Favored as Road Team in NL Central Clash
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The Cincinnati Reds (-138) face the Pittsburgh Pirates (+118) in a crucial NL Central matchup. The runline is Pirates +1.5, with the over/under set at 8 runs.
Pitching Matchup:
- Reds: Jeff Hoffman (2-2, 4.39 ERA)
- Pirates: Mitch Keller (2-3, 6.29 ERA)
Key Stats:
- Reds rank 3rd in MLB scoring (5.06 runs/game)
- Pirates rank 29th in scoring (3.44 runs/game)
- Pirates defense: 19th (4.41 runs allowed/game)
- Reds defense: 26th (5.19 runs allowed/game)
Notable Trends:
- Reds are 5-9 on the road (10-7 at home)
- Pirates are 5-7 at home and 2-8 in last 10 games
- Nick Castellanos leads Reds offense (.316/.355/.632, 9 HR, 20 RBI)
- Pirates lost Colin Moran (IL - groin), their RBI leader
Head-to-Head Stats:
- Castellanos vs. Keller: 3-for-10, 1 HR
- Barnhart vs. Keller: 1-for-2
- Winker vs. Keller: 2-for-3
- Todd/Adam Frazier vs. Hoffman: Combined 4-for-10, 2 HR
Despite road struggles, the Reds' powerful offense matches up well against the struggling Keller, making Cincinnati the favorite to win this matchup.
Cincinnati Reds vs Pittsburgh Pirates