The Cincinnati Reds (60-55) are the underdogs on the moneyline (+101) in Friday’s contest with the Pittsburgh Pirates (49-66). First pitch is at 6:40 p.m. ET on Apple TV+. The Reds are favored against the spread in this one (1.5) with +164 odds.
Pittsburgh’s Mitch Keller and Cincinnati’s Chase Burns have been named the starters for this contest.
Pirates vs. Reds Odds
Pirates odds to win: -121 Reds odds to win: +101 Spread: Reds -1.5 Total: 8 runsPirates vs. Reds Promo Codes
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Date: Friday, August 8, 2025 Time: 6:40 p.m. ET TV: Apple TV+Who Will Win Pirates vs. Reds?
Pirates and Reds Betting Trends
The Pirates have won 15 of the 33 games they were the moneyline favorite this season (45.5%).
When playing as moneyline favorites with odds of -121 or shorter, Pittsburgh has a 12-14 record (winning 46.2% of its games).
The Reds have entered the game as underdogs 61 times this season and won 32, or 52.5%, of those games.
Cincinnati has a record of 23-25, a 47.9% win rate, when it’s set as an underdog of +101 or more by oddsmakers this season.
The Pirates have combined with opponents to hit the over on the total 48 times this season for a 48-63-3 record against the over/under.
Games involving the Reds have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in 42 of 112 chances this season.
Pirates Stats & Insights
The Pirates are the lowest scoring team in baseball averaging 3.5 runs per game (407 total).
Pittsburgh has hit 81 home runs this season, the lowest total in baseball.
The Pirates have the fourth-worst batting average in the majors (.232).
Pittsburgh strikes out 8.7 times per game, the No. 24 average in MLB.
The pitching staff for the Pirates has a collective 7.8 K/9, which ranks 25th in the majors.
Pittsburgh’s 3.89 team ERA ranks 14th across all MLB pitching staffs.
Reds Stats & Insights
The Reds rank 12th in the majors with 521 total runs scored this season.
Cincinnati has hit 117 homers this season, which ranks 21st in the majors.
The Reds have a team batting average of .245 this season, which ranks 16th among MLB teams.
Cincinnati ranks 21st in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.6 Ks per contest.
The Reds have an 8.5 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 15th in the big leagues.
Cincinnati pitchers have a combined ERA of 3.87 ERA this year, which ranks 13th in MLB.
Pirates Key Players to Watch
Keller gets the start for the Pirates, his 24th of the season. He is 5-10 with a 3.89 ERA and 104 strikeouts through 132 2/3 innings pitched.
Oneil Cruz leads Pittsburgh with 18 home runs this season. He’s batting .208 with 48 RBI.
Andrew McCutchen has collected 90 hits this season and has an OBP of .327. He’s slugging .385 on the year.
Bryan Reynolds is among the top hitters for Pittsburgh with a .236 average, 10 homers and 53 RBI.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa leads Pittsburgh with a batting average of .270.
Reds Key Players to Watch
Burns (0-3) will take the mound for the Reds, his eighth start of the season.
Elly De La Cruz has racked up a team-high batting average of .279, and paces the Reds in home runs (19) and runs batted in (73).
TJ Friedl has 16 doubles, two triples, 10 home runs and 54 walks while hitting .275.
Spencer Steer has 15 doubles, two triples, 13 home runs and 32 walks while batting .236.
Matt McLain has 12 doubles, 11 home runs and 41 walks while batting .223.
Pirates and Reds Injuries
Pirates: Chase Shugart: 15 Day IL (Knee), Tim Mayza: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Justin Lawrence: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Endy Rodriguez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Jared Jones: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Enmanuel Valdez: 60 Day IL (Shoulder)
Reds: Nick Lodolo: 15 Day IL (Finger), Hunter Greene: 15 Day IL (Groin), Ian Gibaut: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Tyler Callihan: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Carson Spiers: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Wade Miley: 60 Day IL (Flexor), Julian Aguiar: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brandon Williamson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Rhett Lowder: 60 Day IL (Forearm)
Pirates vs. Reds Prediction
Score Prediction: Pirates 5, Reds 4 Total Prediction: Over 8 runsHow to Bet on Pirates vs. Reds
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