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Welcome RotoBallers to our betting picks for the Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, another article in our daily series of free MLB betting picks for every game on the schedule. This free MLB betting breakdown article is for Friday, August 11th 2023.
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Today's Betting Overview - Reds vs. Pirates
The Reds take on the Pirates on Friday, August 11th 2023 at PNC Park, Pittsburgh. RotoBaller provides free handicapping pick and odds for all MLB games throughout the 2023 season.
- Matchup: Cincinnati Reds (60-57) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (52-63)
- Date: Friday, August 11th 2023
- Time: 7:05 ET
- Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh
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Cincinnati Reds - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
As the Cincinnati Reds host the Pittsburgh Pirates, they have a record of 60-57, placing them 2nd in the NL Central. In their 57 games on the road, the Reds have a strong record of 31-26.
Cincinnati currently has an above .500 (71-46) record against the runline. This mark has come while being favored 32 times in 117 games. The team has an over/under record of 59-58, with an average betting line of 9.
Taking the mound for Cincinnati is Andrew Abbott. Heading into play, he has a mark of 6-3. So far, Andrew Abbott has put together an outstanding ERA of 2.93. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .210. Opposing hitters have gone deep nine times against Andrew Abbott, who has a WOBA allowed of .284. Abbott has a WHIP of 1.15, with 27 walks allowed.
Cincinnati comes into this game with a strong offensive unit, averaging 4.8 runs per game, good for 7th in the MLB. The Reds have been able to drive in runs at an above average rate as their team batting average of .250 ranks 11th in the league. The team's lineup has gone deep at toal of 137 times this season, placing them 14th in the league. Cincinnati's overall OBP of .327 is good for 7th in the league.
Pittsburgh Pirates - Today's MLB Betting Analysis
The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Cincinnati hoping to improve on their record of just 52-63, placing them 4th in the NL Central Pittsburgh has yet to take advantage of playing at home, going just 28-30.
Pittsburgh's record against the runline, while being favored 22 times in 115 games, sits at 57-58. The team has an over/under record of 61-50, with an average betting line of 9.
Pirates starter Johan Oviedo comes into the game with a record of just 6-11. Heading into action, Johan Oviedo has an ERA of 4.18. On the season, he has held opposing hitters to a batting average of just .232. So far, Oviedo has given up 13 home runs and comes in with a WOBA allowed of .305. With a total of 54 walks, Oviedo has a WHIP of 1.30.
Pittsburgh's offense comes into this game averaging 4.2 runs per game, placing them near the MLB average. So far, the Pirates have combined for a team batting average of .237, placing them 16th in the league. So far, the team is the 21st-rated home run hitting team, with a total of 114 deep shots. Pittsburgh's overall OBP of .313 puts them 16th in the league.
Today's MLB Betting Pick - Reds vs. Pirates
Heading into today's matchup between Cincinnati and Pittsburgh, the Reds are the betting favorite at -120 on the moneyline. Cincinnati's implied win probability sits at 54.55%. The MLB predictive model shows the Pirates pulling off the upset over Cincinnati. It is recommended to take Pittsburgh on the moneyline.
Recommended Betting Pick: Pirates Moneyline +101
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