Reds vs. Pirates: Betting Preview for August 23

Published 5:24 am Friday, August 23, 2024

Bryan Reynolds will lead the charge for the Pittsburgh Pirates (60-67) on Friday, August 23, when they take on Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (62-66) at PNC Park at 6:40 p.m. ET.

Sportsbooks have listed the Pirates (-120) as moneyline favorites against the Reds (+100). This matchup carries an over/under of 8.5 runs (over -110; under -110).

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Reds vs. Pirates Game Info

  • Date: Friday, August 23, 2024
  • Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
  • Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
  • Venue: PNC Park
  • TV Channel: Apple TV+
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

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

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Reds will send Andrew Abbott (10-10) to the mound for his 26th start this season.
  • The left-hander gave up four earned runs and allowed six hits in five innings pitched against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.
  • He has nine quality starts in 25 chances this season.
  • Abbott has three starts in a row of five innings or more.
  • He has three appearances with no earned runs allowed in 25 chances this season.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds have hit 152 homers this season, which ranks 10th in the big leagues.
  • Fueled by 384 extra-base hits, Cincinnati ranks 14th in MLB with a .399 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Reds rank 27th in MLB with a team batting average of just .230.
  • Cincinnati ranks 14th in the majors with 566 total runs scored this season.
  • The Reds have the 25th-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.303).
  • The Reds rank 25th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 9.1 whiffs per contest.
  • Cincinnati has the 16th-ranked ERA (4.06) in the majors this season.
  • Cincinnati strikes out 8.7 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 11th in MLB.
  • Reds pitchers have a 1.254 WHIP this season, 13th in the majors.

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