Baseball fans, get ready for an exciting match between the Cincinnati Reds (+144) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (-160) at 6:35 PM EDT today. The game is expected to be a nail-biter, with a run total set at 9.0. The Pirates are -1.5 on the run line at odds of +123, while the Reds are +1.5 at odds of -143.
In terms of pitching, Luke Weaver is set to take the mound for the Reds while Roansy Contreras will be pitching for the Pirates. Both teams are evenly matched, so it’s anyone’s game.
The Reds played yesterday and lost to the Rays in a 8-0 blowout. They might find it challenging to play on short rest. Meanwhile, the Pirates defeated the Rockies 14-3 yesterday, so they could be equally exhausted playing on short rest.
The last time these two teams faced off was on April 2, 2023. In that game, the Reds prevailed over the Pirates with a score of 3-1. The Reds were favored at -128, and the run total was set at 9.0, which stayed under by 5.0 runs.
Win Trends
Let’s analyze how the Big Red Machine have been performing lately. In their last 10 games, they’ve secured three wins. Conversely, the Bucs have won six of their last 10 games, which indicates that they are in good form.
Totals Trends
The Reds have gone over in 7 of their last 10 games, which suggests that they have a strong offensive game. However, they have stayed under in 3 of their last 10 games. It’s important to note that there has been no significant trend for the Pirates as the total has gone over in 5 of their last 10 games, and stayed under in 4 of their last 10.
Based on our analysis, we’re tailing hot Shark player Samuel for this game and taking the Pittsburgh Pirates (-160) to win. However, if you’re still not sure about our prediction, download the Shark Book app for free and see what everyone else is saying about this matchup. Be sure to make the most of this stellar app to get the latest sports betting tips and stay ahead of the game. Let’s enjoy this thrilling game!