Pirates vs Reds Prediction and MLB Tips - 23 August 2024
Last updated: Aug 22, 2024, 10:33PM | Published: Aug 21, 2024, 6:32PM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will face the Cincinnati Reds in MLB action at PNC Park on Friday, commencing at 8:40am AEST.
The Pirates will have Paul Skenes (7-2, 2.30 ERA) start, while the Reds are going with Nick Lodolo (9-5, 4.55 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pirates vs Reds game, along with the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati MLB game 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Pirates a 59% chance of beating the Reds at PNC Park.
Pirates vs Reds: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's MLB game at PNC Park are shown here:
- Head to Head: Pirates $1.65, Reds $2.25
- Line: Pirates -1.5 ($2.45), Reds +1.5 ($1.53)
- Total (Over/Under 7.5 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pirates at $1.65 and the Reds at $2.25.
The Pirates are listed as 1.5-run favourites against the Reds, with odds of $2.45 available at TAB.
For the underdog Reds (+1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $1.53.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 7.5 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Reds (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 61% of the time, while the 7.5-run over/under is expected to stay under 58% of the time.
Pirates vs Reds: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $1.65 with TAB
- Line: Pirates -1.5 at $2.45 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 7.5 at $1.91 with TAB
These Pirates vs Reds predictions are based on complex modelling and wagering experience to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
Although the Reds are more likely to cover the line, our best bet of Pirates -1.5 is based on the likelihood of that happening, as projected by our predictive analytics model, and the top odds available.
Pirates vs Reds: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full coverage of the Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati game on Friday, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati match-up.
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Pirates vs Reds: Essential Details
The game between the Pirates and Reds at PNC Park is scheduled to commence at 8:40am AEST on Friday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds
- Date: Friday 23 August 2024
- Time: 8:40am AEST
- Venue: PNC Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are accurate and reliable, giving you the knowledge you need to make informed decisions with confidence.
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