- An NL Central affair starts the 2023 seasons of the Pirates and Reds on Thursday afternoon in Cincinnati.
- Two underrated pitchers take the mound in this one, in Pittsburgh's Mitch Keller and Cincinnati's Hunter Greene.
- Continue reading for a full breakdown of this matchup, including how to bet it.
Pirates vs. Reds Odds
Thursday, March 30 4:10 p.m. ET MLB.TV
| Pirates Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Total | Run Line |
| +112 | 8.5 -105 / -115 | +1.5 -184 |
| Reds Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Total | Run Line |
| -132 | 8.5 -105 / -115 | -1.5 +150 |
Odds via'FanDuel.'Get up-to-the-minute'MLB odds here.
There are more entertaining Opening Day games out there, but you won't find a grittier matchup than the one between the Pirates and Reds at Great American Ball Park.
I'm bullish on this matchup as the starting pitcher battle — Mitch Keller vs. Hunter Greene — is quite compelling. Meanwhile, young but unproven stars litter both rosters.
So, let's break down the odds alongside my pick and prediction for Pirates vs. Reds.'