The Pittsburgh Pirates (37-40) visit the Cincinnati Reds (36-41) on Monday. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s'lines around the Pirates vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Pirates lead 2-1
Pittsburgh lost 3-1 to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday while failing to cover as a -165 home favorite. LF Bryan Reynolds'had the team’s only RBI with a solo HR.'RHP'Paul Skenes'allowed just 1 ER in 7 IP while striking out 8.
Cincinnati has lost back-to-back games after losing 7-4 against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday as a -152 home favorite. LHP Nick Lodolo'allowed 3 ER in 4 2/3 IP to take the loss.