Cincinnati Reds at Pittsburgh Pirates 8/24/19 - MLB Betting Picks & Odds
Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB: 7:05 PM EST
Aug. 24, 2019
TV: ATPT
Latest Odds : PIT -110 Total 9
The Cincinnati Reds are set to visit PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for a National League Central clash against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cincinnati Reds come into this matchup with a 60-66 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after closing their recent series against the San Diego Padres with a win, 4-2. Luis Castillo received the starting nod for the Cincinnati Reds, and he had success as he gave up 1 earned run in 6 innings. Freddy Galvis had a solid game from the plate for the Cincinnati Reds as he went 2 for 3 with 1 RBI.
The Cincinnati Reds are set to start Alex Wood (1-2, 5.92 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 4 earned runs in 5 innings against the Saint Louis Cardinals. Alex Wood had success in 1 start against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 2018 season as he gave up 1 earned run in 6 innings.
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The Pittsburgh Pirates come into this matchup with a 52-75 record, and they will be looking to rebound after dropping their recent series finale against the Washington Nationals, 7-1. Steven Brault received the starting nod for the Pittsburgh Pirates, and he had success as he gave up 2 earned runs in 6 innings. Adam Frazier was responsible for the lone score of the game for the Pittsburgh Pirates as he hit a solo-HR in the 3rd inning.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are set to start Trevor Williams (5-6, 5.65 ERA) who struggled in his latest start as he gave up 6 earned runs in 2 innings against the Washington Nationals. Trevor Williams has had success in 2 starts against the Cincinnati Reds during the 2019 season as he is 1-0 with a 2.25 ERA.
Recent Betting Trends:
Reds are 23-35 on the road this year.
The Pirates are 26-37 at home this year.
Reds are 19-32 in their last 51 on the road as an underdog.
Pirates are 4-6 in their last 10 games on the money line.
Free Betting Pick: Pittsburgh Pirates -110
The Pittsburgh Pirates were once seen as contenders in the NL Central as they were towards the top of the division for most of the 1st half of the season. Both of these teams are throwing struggling starting pitcher, but Trevor Williams has dominated the Pittsburgh Pirates this season as he is 1-0 with a 2.25 ERA in 2 starts. The Pittsburgh Pirates have one of the top hitters in the MLB as Josh Bell has contributed 31 HRs and 99 RBIs, and he should be able to take advantage of Alex Wood who is posting a 5.92 ERA through his first few starts as a Red. Final Score Prediction, Pittsburgh Pirates win 6-5.