Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Reds Predicted to Win Close Contest After New Data Released for Tuesday's MLB Game [6/18/2024]

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds are scheduled to meet in MLB action at PNC Park on Tuesday, starting at 6:40PM ET.

Bailey Falter (3-4, 3.86 ERA) will be on the bump for the Pirates, while the Reds are going with Nick Lodolo (7-2, 2.93 ERA).

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' predictive MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Cincinnati Reds as the most likely winner of the game.

"Our team utilized the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of the upcoming Reds-Pirates game on Tuesday," said Nick Slade from Dimers.

"By integrating all recent updates and numerous additional factors, our prediction gives the Reds a 54% chance of victory, while the Pirates stand at 46%."

Reds vs. Pirates Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Pirates and Reds at PNC Park is scheduled to commence at 6:40PM ET.

• Who: Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
• Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024
• Time: 6:40PM ET/3:40PM PT
• Venue: PNC Park

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Tuesday'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?

We have used powerful machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Tuesday's MLB matchup between the Reds and Pirates 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of MLB picks.

Our independent predictive analytics model gives the Reds a 54% chance of defeating the Pirates.

According to our model, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the run line, while the 8.5-run over/under has a 55% chance of going under.

Reds vs. Pirates Odds [6/18/2024]

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

Bet Type	Reds	Pirates
Run Line	-1.5 (+140)	+1.5 (-154)
Moneyline	-120	+108
Total	o8.5 (+100)	u8.5 (-122)

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

Reds vs. Pirates Picks

Our model's strongest edge in this Reds vs. Pirates matchup is on the over/under.

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Conclusion

We predict the Reds, with a 54% win probability, will likely beat the Pirates on Tuesday.

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