The Pittsburgh Pirates (52-88) and Cincinnati Reds (56-83) continue a 4-game NL Central series with a Tuesday doubleheader. First pitch from Game 1 from Great American Ball Park is slated for 12:35 p.m. ET. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Pirates vs. Reds Game 1 odds'with'MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Cincinnati leads 7-6
The Pirates won Monday’s series opener 6-3. Pittsburgh hit 3 home runs in the game and has hit 8 round-trippers in its last 3 contests. This surge has come from a Bucs offense that owns a .652 OPS on the season (28th MLB).
The Reds have lost 3 outings in a row. Cincinnati did have 9 hits Monday, and it has registered a fine .752 OPS over its last 8 games.