The Pittsburgh Pirates (51-88) and Cincinnati Reds (56-82) swing into a 4-game NL Central series Monday. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is at 6:40 p.m. ET. Let's analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Pirates vs. Reds odds'with'MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Cincinnati leads 7-5
The Pirates head down the Ohio River after a 2-7 homestand. They are just 6-22 over and have clocked a mere .644 OPS over their last 28 games. Pittsburgh’s .561 OPS for the season ranks 28th in MLB.
The Reds are back at home after a 3-3 road trip. Cincinnati scored 6 runs in a loss at the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday. The Reds have slashed a solid .266/.317/.486 (.803 OPS) over their last 5 games.