Reds vs. Pirates odds, tips and betting trends

On Saturday, the Cincinnati Reds (61-57) are visiting the Pittsburgh Pirates (52-64), at 7:05 PM ET, in the second game of a three-game set.

The Reds are favored (-116) in an expected evenly matched game against the Pirates (-104). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Cincinnati Reds looking to Brandon Williamson (4-2), and Andre Jackson answering the bell for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The Reds took down the Pirates 9-2 yesterday, with Andrew Abbott getting the win (5.2 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 9 K) and Luke Maile leading the way offensively (going 1-for-2 with a home run and three RBI). Johan Oviedo (5.0 IP, 6 R, 5 H, 4 K) took the loss for the Pirates.

Ahead of the Reds vs. Pirates matchup, here is what you need to get ready for Saturday’s baseball action, including viewing options.

Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Odds and Betting Lines

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• Favorite: Reds (-116, bet $116 to win $100)
• Underdog: Pirates (-104, bet $104 to win $100)
• Over/under: 9.5

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Reds Stats and Trends

Reds Betting Records

• The Reds have been favorites in 32 games this season and won 19 (59.4%) of those contests.
• This season Cincinnati has won 13 of its 25 games, or 52%, when favored by at least -116 on the moneyline.
• The implied probability of a win from the Reds, based on the moneyline, is 53.7%.
• Cincinnati and its opponents have hit the over in 60 of its 117 games with a total this season.
• The Reds are 73-44-0 against the spread this season.

Brandon Williamson (Reds Probable Starter)

• Williamson makes the start for the Reds, his 16th of the season. He is 4-2 with a 4.42 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 75 1/3 innings pitched.
• The left-hander’s most recent appearance came on Monday against the Miami Marlins, when he tossed 6 2/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up three hits.
• The 25-year-old has an ERA of 4.42, with 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings, in 15 games this season. Opposing hitters have a .236 batting average against him.
• Williamson heads into the matchup with four quality starts under his belt this year.
• Williamson has pitched five or more innings in a game 10 times this season heading into this outing.
• In one of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
• He will face a Pirates offense that ranks 27th in MLB with 907 total hits (on a .236 batting average). The team also slugs a collective .388 (25th in MLB) with 115 total home runs (23rd in MLB).

Reds Batting Stats

• The Reds’ 138 home runs rank 14th in Major League Baseball.
• The offense for Cincinnati has a slugging percentage of .417 this season, 11th in MLB.
• The Reds have a team batting average of .251 this season, which ranks 15th among MLB teams.
• Cincinnati has scored 573 runs this season, which ranks sixth in MLB.
• The Reds are among the best in the league at getting on base, ranking seventh with an OBP of .328.
• Cincinnati ranks 25th with an average of 9.2 strikeouts per game.

Pirates Stats and Trends

Pirates Betting Records

• The Pirates have been chosen as underdogs in 93 games this year and have walked away with the win 39 times (41.9%) in those games.
• This year, Pittsburgh has won 37 of 91 games when listed as at least -104 or worse on the moneyline.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Pirates have a 51% chance of walking away with the win.
• Pittsburgh and its opponents have gone over the total this season in 62 of its 116 opportunities.
• The Pirates have an against the spread record of 56-60-0 in 116 games with a line this season.

Andre Jackson (Pirates Probable Starter)

• Jackson starts for the first time this season for the Pirates.
• The 27-year-old righty has nine appearances out of the bullpen this season.
• Opposing hitters have compiled a batting average of .242 against him this season. He has a 5.16 ERA and 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings over his nine appearances.
• The Reds have scored 573 total runs this season, making them MLB’s sixth-ranked scoring offense on the season so far. As a team they have a .251 batting average while hitting 138 home runs (14th in the league).

Pirates Batting Stats

• The Pirates average 1.0 home run per game to rank 23rd in MLB action with 115 total home runs .
• This season, Pittsburgh is 25th in baseball with a .388 slugging percentage.
• The Pirates are 24th in MLB with a .236 batting average.
• Pittsburgh scores the 25th-most runs in baseball (484 total, 4.2 per game).
• The Pirates rank 23rd in baseball with an on-base percentage of .312.

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• Game Day: Saturday, August 12, 2023
• Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
• Stadium: PNC Park
• TV Channel: MLB.tv
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)