Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the Cincinnati Reds for the final game of this NL Central series. Can Mitch Keller and the Pirates get off to a hot start in this one? Matt McCuen provides his prediction and pick for Reds vs. Pirates.
Matt McCuen - June 19, 2024, 9:03 AM EDT
5 minCincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest Odds
The Pittsburgh Pirates will host the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday afternoon.
Today will be the third and final game of this series.
Reds vs. Pirates DATE, TIME, AND WHERE TO WATCH
- Date: June 19, 2024
- Start Time: 12:35 p.m. ET
- Where to Watch: MLB Extra Innings
Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Prediction
Pittsburgh won game one behind another strong performance from starting pitcher Paul Skenes.
Game two was a pitcher's duel that the Reds won.
Nick Lodolo was dominant, holding the Pirates to just one run.
The loss pushed the Pirate's record to 35-38.
That record has the Pirates tied with the Reds in third place in the NL Central.
This Pirates squad is not expected to be a playoff team, but they have shown signs of being a playoff team during stretches of the season.
Pittsburgh is 5-5 over their last 10 games.
Bryan Reynolds leads the squad with a .274 batting average, driving in 39 runs.
Veteran Andrew McCutchen leads the Pirates, launching ten home runs.
Oneil Cruz has added nine home runs and 30 runs batted in.
Former All-Star Mitch Keller will get the nod tonight. Keller is 8-4 with a 3.36 ERA.
The Reds start this contest with a 35-38 record.
Similar to the Pirates, there are low expectations for this Reds team.
This Reds squad trails the first-place Brewers by 7.5 games in the NL Central.
Despite being under the .500 mark, the Reds have a run difference of +11.
Jeimer Candelario leads the squad with a .252 batting average while blasting twelve home runs.
Left fielder Spencer Steer leads the squad, driving in 43 runs.
Elly De La Cruz has a team-best 64 hits this season.
Hunter Greene will get the nod tonight. Greene is 5-2 with a 3.61 ERA.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Pick
We will put our money on Keller and the Pirates today.
Keller has thrown the ball well this season and has dominated the Reds, holding them to a .230 batting average in 74 at-bats.
The Pirates bats will bounce back after a poor showing on Tuesday night.
Let's stay hot on the diamond!
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Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates System Projections - June 19
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