Reds vs. Pirates Prediction: Close Contest Projected in Updated Analysis for Sunday's MLB Game [8/25/2024]

The Pittsburgh Pirates will square off with the Cincinnati Reds in MLB action at PNC Park on Sunday, beginning at 1:35PM ET.

The Pirates will start Luis L. Ortiz (5-4, 3.56 ERA), while the Reds will counter with Nick Martinez (6-6, 3.64 ERA).

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Pirates as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Using the most recent data, our experts ran 10,000 simulations of Sunday's Reds-Pirates game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"After accounting for recent updates and other variables, our prediction shows the Pirates with a win probability of 51%, while the Reds have 49%."

Reds vs. Pirates Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Sunday's MLB matchup between the Pirates and Reds at PNC Park is scheduled to start at 1:35PM ET.

• Who: Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
• Date: Sunday, August 25, 2024
• Time: 1:35PM ET/10:35AM PT
• Venue: PNC Park
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Sunday's Reds vs. Pirates matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Pirates vs. Reds picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Reds vs. Pirates Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Run Line?

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Sunday's MLB matchup between the Reds and Pirates 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model currently gives the Pirates a 51% chance of defeating the Reds.

According to our model, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 51% chance of going over.

Reds vs. Pirates Odds [8/25/2024]

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Reds	Pirates
Run Line	-1.5 (+146)	+1.5 (-175)
Moneyline	-108	-105
Total	o8.5 (-115)	u8.5 (+100)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Reds vs. Pirates Picks

Our model's strongest edge in today's Reds vs. Pirates matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best MLB picks for every game throughout the season.

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Conclusion

We predict the Pirates, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Reds on Sunday.

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