In this article, we will formulate a Pirates vs Reds prediction for this MLB game on Wednesday, May 21st at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates are 16-33 this season after they split the first two games in this series by scores of 1-7 and 1-0. In their game two win, Pittsburgh scored in the sixth inning and was able to hang on for the win. The Pirates recorded six hits in the game, and they were led by Reynolds, who went 1-4 with one RBI in the loss. Pittsburgh started Falter, who allowed four hits and zero earned runs over 7.0 innings for the win, while Bednar picked up the save.
Prior to this series, the Pirates lost all three games against the Phillies and two out of three against the Mets. Pittsburgh has lost four of its last five games, and they are currently last in the NL Central standings. The Pittsburgh pitching staff has a 4.03 ERA with a 1.26 WHIP and a .241 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 143 runs with a .216 batting average and a .297 on-base percentage this season. Oneil Cruz has led Pittsburgh with eight home runs and 18 RBIs, while Bryan Reynolds has added six home runs and 23 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Pittsburgh is Andrew Heaney, who is 2-3 with a 3.02 ERA and a 1.14 WHIP over 50.2 innings pitched this season.
Cincinnati Reds Betting Preview
The Cincinnati Reds are 25-25 this year after they lost game two by a score of 1-0 on Tuesday night. Cincinnati had some chances to score early in the game, but never found a timely hit in the shutout loss. The Reds recorded five hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Friedl, who went 2-4 in the loss. Cincinnati started Martinez, who allowed four hits and one earned run over 6.0 innings for the loss, while Mey and Richardson pitched the final two innings.
Prior to this series, the Reds swept the Guardians in three games, but lost two out of three against the White Sox before that. Cincinnati has won five of its last six games, and they are currently third in the NL Central standings. The Cincinnati pitching staff has a 3.49 ERA with a 1.16 WHIP and a .221 opponent batting average, while their offense has scored 227 runs with a .243 batting average and a .319 on-base percentage this season. Elly De La Cruz has led Cincinnati with eight home runs and 33 RBIs, while Austin Hays has added six home runs and 19 RBIs this year. The projected starting pitcher for Cincinnati is Brady Singer, who is 5-2 with a 5.01 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP over 46.2 innings pitched this year.
Why the Pirates will beat the Reds
- The Reds have lost each of their last seven Wednesday games as favorites against NL Central opponents.
- The Pirates have won four of their last six games as home underdogs against NL Central opponents.
- The Reds have failed to cover the run line in each of their last 10 Wednesday games as favorites against NL Central opponents.
- The Pirates have covered the run line in each of their last seven Wednesday games as home underdogs.
- The Reds have lost the first inning in each of their last five Wednesday games as road favorites.
- The Reds have trailed after 5 innings in seven of their last eight Wednesday day games against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Reds’ last nine games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Each of the Pirates’ last seven home games have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in seven of the Reds’ last eight games as favorites against National League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 UNDER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Pirates’ last four day games.
Pittsburgh Pirates Player Prop Facts
- Oneil Cruz has hit a home run in two of his last three appearances against the Reds after playing the previous day.
- Joey Bart has recorded at least one RBI in three of the Pirates’ last four home games against NL opponents.
- Bryan Reynolds has scored at least one run in eight of his last nine Wednesday day appearances at PNC Park.
- Ke’Bryan Hayes has recorded at least one Single in 13 of his last 15 appearances with the Pirates as home underdogs against NL opponents.
- Andrew Heaney has recorded six or more strikeouts in three of his last four appearances with his team as an underdog against NL Central opponents.
- Oneil Cruz has recorded at least one hit in each of his last seven appearances against the Reds after playing the previous day.
Cincinnati Reds Player Prop Facts
- Austin Hays has recorded at least one RBI in five of his last six appearances in day games against teams that held a losing record.
- Brady Singer has recorded six or more strikeouts in four of his five previous road appearances against NL Central opponents.
- Will Benson has scored at least one run in each of his last five appearances.
- Jose Trevino has recorded a Double in three of his last four road appearances after playing the previous day.
- Connor Joe has recorded at least one Single in seven of his last eight appearances against former teams.
- Will Benson has hit at least one home run in four of his last five appearances.
- Brady Singer has recorded a win in four of his five previous appearances with his team as a favorite against NL Central opponents .
- Will Benson has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 11 appearances with the Reds as road favorites against NL opponents.
Pirates vs Reds Prediction
Cincinnati had its winning streak snapped on Tuesday night, but they pitched well in the game, and they have allowed just one run in four straight games. The Reds are 12-13 on the road this year, while the Pirates are 10-14 at home. Pittsburgh has had a very tough season, and their offense is one of the lowest scoring in the MLB, but they got a great start from Falter last night. The Pirates are starting Heaney, who has allowed two earned runs or fewer in three of his last five starts. The Reds are going with Singer, who has allowed 14 earned runs in his last 13.1 innings. Singer has taken a step back recently, and Heaney has been pretty reliable for the Pirates. Take Pittsburgh here.