Reds vs. Pirates Prediction and Odds - Apr 20, 2023

MLB action continues on Thursday at 6:35PM ET as the Cincinnati Reds take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

Roansy Contreras (1-1, 6.00 ERA) will be on the bump for the Pirates, while the Reds are going with Luke Weaver (0-0, 0.00 ERA).

Dimers' top betting picks for Reds vs. Pirates, as well as game predictions and best odds, are featured in this article.

Who will win Reds vs. Pirates?

Using cutting-edge machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Reds-Pirates MLB game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Pirates a 60% chance of beating the Reds.

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Reds vs. Pirates Game Odds

• Run Line: Pirates -1.5 (+115), Reds +1.5 (-130)
• Moneyline: Pirates -165, Reds +152
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-120/+100)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pirates are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Reds, with +115 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Reds (+1.5) to cover the run line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -130.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at -165. That means you can risk $165 to win $100, for a total payout of $265, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Reds at +152, where you can bet $100 to profit $152, earning a total payout of $252, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 9 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Reds (+1.5) are a 58% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Reds vs. Pirates

• Run Line: Reds +1.5 @ -130 via DraftKings Sportsbook (58% probability)
• Moneyline: Reds @ +152 via FanDuel Sportsbook (0.3% edge)
• Total: Under 9 @ +100 via BetMGM (52% probability)

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While the Pirates are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Reds moneyline is the best option because of the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Reds vs. Pirates Prediction

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Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Reds-Pirates matchup, including pregame predictions, free betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so keep checking this article for the latest betting analysis ahead of Reds vs. Pirates on Thursday April 20, 2023.

Reds vs. Pirates 2023 Game Info

Thursday's game between the Pirates and Reds at PNC Park is scheduled to start at 6:35PM ET.

• Who: Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
• Date: Thursday April 20, 2023
• Time: 6:35PM ET / 3:35PM PT
• Venue: PNC Park

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