Reds vs Pirates Picks & Odds (Sep. 28)

The weather forecast is calling for rain with 6 mph wind and a temperature of 56 degrees. The first pitch is scheduled for 12:35 pm ET on Wednesday, September 28. 86% of the public betting splits on the moneyline and runline are with the Reds. 57% go with under in the total.

Luis Cessa is 1-3 through seven starts since joining the starting rotation in late August. Cessam took the loss in a 6-1 setback to the Pirates in the first game of a doubleheader on September 13. He is 0-0 with a 4.82 ERA in four appearances against Pittsburgh this season.

Bryse Wilson is 3-5 since opening the season 0-4. Wilson has allowed at least three earned runs in nine of his past 11 starts. He is 1-1 with a 5.32 ERA in September. Pittsburgh right-hander has given up 12 home runs over his last 48 innings.

Bryan Reynolds is 2-for-5 with a homer and two RBI when facing Cessa. Cal Mitchell is 1- for-3 with two hits and one RBI. Aristides Aquino is one-of-two with one hit against Wilson. Jose Barrero is two-to-four with four RBI against him. TJ Friedl is 6-2 with six RBI and a solo homer. Spencer Steer and Alejo Lopez are both 1 for 3.

Reds are 4-15 straight up over the past 19 games. Reds are 7-9 SU in their last 16 road games, while Pirates are 3- 9 SU over their past 12 games at home. Pirates have won 6-0 against Reds in the last six games and are 15-12 SU when the betting favorite this season.