The Cincinnati Reds (46-70) head east to face the Pittsburgh Pirates (46-72) Friday in the opener of a 3-game set at PNC Park. First pitch is set for 7:05 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Reds vs. Pirates odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Reds lead 5-4
The Reds are coming off a 1-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Wednesday. It was just their 3rd win in the last 10 games. They are 20-34 on the road. The Reds also lost 1B Joey Votto for the rest of the season as he prepares for rotator cuff surgery. They have some interesting pieces in the rotation to build around, though. One of which will go Friday.
The Pirates snapped a 6-game losing streak Thursday with an 8-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox. All-Star OF Bryan Reynolds hit 2 homers and has 4 HR and 11 RBIs in the last 4 games. He has been 1 of the few bright spots for a team that is 8-22 in its last 30 games.