Reds vs. Pirates: Betting Preview for August 25

Published 1:25 am Sunday, August 25, 2024

On Sunday, August 25 at 1:35 p.m. ET, the Pittsburgh Pirates (61-68) host the Cincinnati Reds (63-67) at PNC Park. Luis Ortiz will get the nod for the Pirates, while Nick Martinez will take the mound for the Reds.

At -110, the Pirates are listed as the moneyline favorites in this game against the Reds (-110). This game has an over/under of 8.5 runs (over -120; under +100).

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Reds vs. Pirates Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, August 25, 2024
  • Time: 1:35 p.m. ET
  • Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Venue: PNC Park
  • TV Channel: SportsNet PT
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Pirates -110
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds -110
  • Over/Under: 8.5 runs (Over: -120, Under: +100)

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Reds will hand the ball to Martinez (6-6) for his 10th start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up six earned runs and allowed six hits in 4 1/3 innings pitched against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday.
  • He has earned a quality start two times in nine starts this season.
  • Martinez has started nine games this season, and he’s lasted five or more innings eight times. He averages 2.9 innings per appearance.
  • In 35 appearances this season, he has finished 20 without allowing an earned run.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds have hit 153 homers this season, which ranks 12th in the majors.
  • Fueled by 392 extra-base hits, Cincinnati ranks 14th in MLB with a .400 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Reds have a team batting average of just .231 this season, which ranks 27th among MLB teams.
  • Cincinnati has scored 581 runs (4.5 per game) this season, which ranks 14th in MLB.
  • The Reds have the 24th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.304).
  • The Reds rank 25th with an average of 9.1 strikeouts per game.
  • Cincinnati has the 16th-ranked ERA (4.05) in the majors this season.
  • Cincinnati has an 8.7 K/9 rate this season as a pitching staff, 10th-best in baseball.
  • Reds pitchers have a 1.249 WHIP this season, 12th in the majors.

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