Reds vs Pirates Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug. 20
Reds vs Pirates Prediction, Odds & Player Prop Bets Today – MLB, Aug. 20

The Cincinnati Reds (+120) visit PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (-145) on Saturday, August 20, 2022. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05pm EDT in Pittsburgh.

The Pirates are betting favorites in this MLB matchup, with the run line sitting at -1.5 (+140).

The Reds vs Pirates Over/Under is 8.5 total runs for the game.

So far this season, the Reds are 46-71 against the spread (ATS), while the Pirates are 60-57 ATS.

Reds vs. Pirates Odds, Run Line, Over/Under & Moneyline

Reds vs Pirates Prediction for Today’s Game

Based on recent trends the model predicts the Pirates will win Saturday‘s matchup with 65.5% confidence.

This prediction factors in starting pitchers, recent team and player hitting performances, the last 5 games for both the Reds and Pirates and up-to-date player injuries.


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Best Reds Player Prop Bets Today

We’ve highlighted some favorite MLB player prop bets for Reds players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Tyler Stephenson has hit the Runs Under in 17 of his last 20 away games (+10.65 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Joey Votto has hit the Runs Under in 30 of his last 41 away games (+10.30 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Joey Votto has hit the Hits Under in 8 of his last 9 games (+10.10 Units / 110% ROI)
  • Donovan Solano has hit the Hits Over in 18 of his last 24 games (+10.05 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Michael Papierski has hit the Singles Under in his last 8 away games (+8.00 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Best Pirates Player Prop Best Bets Today

    And here are some favorite MLB player prop bets for Pirates players for Saturday‘s game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

  • Ke’Bryan Hayes has hit the Runs Under in 28 of his last 38 games at home (+15.00 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Ke’Bryan Hayes has hit the Total Bases Under in 32 of his last 44 games at home (+14.15 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Ben Gamel has hit the Runs Under in 14 of his last 16 games at home (+9.90 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Rodolfo Castro has hit the Runs Under in 14 of his last 16 games (+9.55 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Bryan Reynolds has hit the Runs Under in 26 of his last 38 games at home (+9.20 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Pirates vs Reds Home Run Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Ben Gamel 0.5 +525 0.5 -1200
    Bligh Madris 0.5 +625 0.5 -2000
    Bryan Reynolds 0.5 +350 0.5 -650
    Greg Allen 0.5 +675 0.5 -2000
    Oneil Cruz 0.5 +400 0.5 -750

    Pirates vs Reds Total Hits Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Ben Gamel 0.5 -250 0.5 +165
    Bligh Madris 0.5 -175 0.5 +120
    Bryan Reynolds 0.5 -275 0.5 +180
    Greg Allen 0.5 -175 0.5 +120
    Oneil Cruz 0.5 -200 0.5 +135

    Pirates vs Reds RBI Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Ben Gamel 0.5 +135 0.5 -190
    Bligh Madris 0.5 +160 0.5 -250
    Bryan Reynolds 0.5 +120 0.5 -175
    Greg Allen 0.5 +180 0.5 -275
    Oneil Cruz 0.5 +160 0.5 -225

    Pirates vs Reds Strikeout Prop Bets Today

    Over Under
    Justin Dunn 3.5 -165 3.5 +120
    Beede 3.5 -110 3.5 -130

  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 51 of their last 89 games (+13.15 Units / 13% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 22 of their last 36 away games (+8.05 Units / 20% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games (+7.50 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 40 games (+7.20 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Cincinnati Reds have covered the Run Line in 49 of their last 91 games (+6.10 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have hit the 1st Five Innings (F5) Total Under in 22 of their last 39 games (+5.15 Units / 12% ROI)
  • The Pittsburgh Pirates have covered the 1st Five Innings (F5) Run Line in 14 of their last 26 games at home (+1.80 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Reds Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Reds have gone 55-62 against the Run Line (-12.8 Units / -8.87% ROI).

    • 46-71 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.75 Units / -10.18% ROI
    • 59-56 when betting on the total runs Over for -3.25 Units / -2.51% ROI
    • 56-59 when betting on the total runs Under for -9 Units / -7% ROI

    Pirates Against the Spread (ATS) Record

    Against the spread this MLB season, the Reds have gone 60-57 against the Run Line (-4.95 Units / -3.34% ROI).

    • 46-71 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.3 Units / -3.54% ROI
    • 52-57 when betting on the total runs Over for -10.25 Units / -7.99% ROI
    • 57-52 when betting on the total runs Under for -0.3 Units / -0.23% ROI

    Justin Dunn has allowed an OPS of 1.225 (40 PA’s) this month (2 games) — 2nd highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 7 total IP; League Avg: .708 — first Percentile.

    Justin Dunn has allowed a slugging percentage of .800 (28 Total Bases / 35 ABs) this month (2 games) — highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 7 total IP; League Avg: .399 — 0 Percentile.

    Opponents have a groundball rate of just 21% (6/29) against Justin Dunn this month (2 games) — 3rd lowest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 7 total IP; League Avg: 43% — first Percentile.

    Justin Dunn has an ERA of 8.64 (8.1 IP)this month (2 games) — 10th highest in MLB among starting pitchers with at least 7 total IP; League Avg: 3.88 — sixth Percentile.

    Tyler Beede: Pirates Starting Pitcher Stats & Trends

    Opponents have a miss rate of just 15% (9/60) against Tyler Beede on the first pitch of at-bats this season — 3rd lowest among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: 31% — second Percentile.

    Tyler Beede has a strikeout rate of just 14% (30 SO in 216 PAs) this season — 6th lowest among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: 25% — second Percentile.

    Tyler Beede has a first-pitch strike rate of just 54% (117/216) this season — 8th lowest among qualified RPs in MLB; League Avg: 61% — eighth Percentile.

    Hitters have swung at 29% of Tyler Beede’s breaking pitches (60/205) this season — 2nd lowest among qualified RPs in MLB*; League Avg: 46% — first Percentile.

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