Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 8/22/24 – The baseball match between Cincinnati Reds (62-65) and Pittsburgh Pirates (59-67) is a great game to look forward to as part of the MLB gameday insights. The game is set for Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 6:40 PM ET in PNC Park, which will be a make or break point for both teams seeking to better their standings.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 8/22/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 6:40 PM ET |
| Where: | PNC Park |
| TV: | MLB Network |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Cincinnati Reds (62-65) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (59-67)
The Cincinnati Reds have nearly .500 points but are trying to move up in the standings. Getting ready to play against the Pirates, their road stats show them to be involved in high-scoring games as their last 10 road games had OVER for a total of 8 times. This may be interesting especially if you take into account Astros Orioles game today, which is expectedly going to demonstrate a similar ability to score offensively.
On the other hand, the Pittsburgh Pirates desire breaking a worrisome trend that has seen them lose more often than they win. Despite such struggles, their form at home has been comparatively more reliable, just like the Angels vs Blue Jays matchup where the home tack might play a crucial role.
Nick Lodolo (9-5, 4.55 ERA) vs. Paul Skenes (7-2, 2.3 ERA)
Through 110.2 innings pitched, Nick Lodolo has been a mixed bag this season, with his ERA standing slightly higher at 4.55. In spite of these odds, impressive strikeout numbers by him mean that he is able to shut down opponents when necessary. This game’s performance might be decisive, particularly considering the fact that Pirates’ lineup has shown it can take advantage of any mistakes made by a pitcher.
Paul Skenes, on the other side is a revelation for Pittsburgh. With an impressive 2.3 ERA and whip less than one (1), he has gained control over the mound in general and showed excellent command. As Skenes limits walks and home runs while achieving high strikeout rates, he becomes yet more intimidating pitcher; therefore, it is likely that Pirates stand good chances here.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Pittsburgh Pirates -1.5 (+145), Total Odds: 7.5
Pirates’ slight advantage is implicitly given by the betting lines especially with dominant pitching of Skene. With a spread at -1.5 for Pittsburgh and a moneyline of -155, it becomes clear that there is expectation for a close game while total of 7.5 indicates some hope that moderate scoring could happen.
Cincinnati Reds Betting Trends
Their recent form hints growing scoring tendencies; this may be explained by their batting order being able to connect but also their pitchers giving runs. Their inconsistency is shown by the fact that they have gone 2-4 SU in their last 6 games, but they are able to score enough (566 total this season) to be competitive in most matchups.
Pittsburgh Pirates Betting Trends
The Pirates should be worried about their general form, particularly when it comes to playing against NL teams, where they have lost in all 10 occasions. Nonetheless, lately, they seem to play cautiously against fellow National League Central opponents and have managed to win in 4 of the last six games played. The idea that these games usually end up with low scores could eventually affect gambling options.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 8/22/24 Betting Picks
With the prevailing dynamics and the form of the pitchers, there is a chance that this game might go towards the Pirates, with Paul Skenes being on the mound. The Reds, however, have a very aggressive batting style that could easily change things making this a closer game than what is reflected by odds. It is, therefore wise to consider underdog position of Cincinnati Reds in moneyline market as an interesting choice.
A good number of bettors would be better off checking out prop bets for each strikeout total for the starting pitchers, considering their history. Also, when betting on this game’s total set at 7.5 points, it becomes important to make a crucial decision based on recent performance from both teams as well as pitcher matchups; leaning towards UNDER might be safer aligning with top multi-handicapper prediction trends.