Reds vs. Pirates Prediction and Odds - Aug 20, 2022

The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Cincinnati Reds in MLB action at PNC Park on Saturday, beginning at 7:05PM ET.

The Pirates will send Tyler Beede (1-2, 3.72 ERA) to the mound, while the Reds are going with Justin Dunn (0-1, 8.64 ERA).

Dimers' free betting picks for Reds vs. Pirates, as well as game predictions and best odds, are featured below.

Who will win Reds vs. Pirates?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Reds-Pirates MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Pirates a 54% chance of getting the W against the Reds.

More: Reds vs. Pirates Simulated 10K Times

Reds vs. Pirates Game Odds

• Run Line: Pirates -1.5 (+145), Reds +1.5 (-155)
• Moneyline: Pirates -145, Reds +135
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-120/+105)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Pirates are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Reds, with +145 at PointsBet 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 -155.

Caesars Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at -145, which means you can risk $145 to win $100, for a total payout of $245, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Reds at +135, where you can bet $100 to profit $135, earning a total payout of $235, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 8.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Reds (+1.5) are a 61% chance of covering the run line, while the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs is a 52% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Reds vs. Pirates

• Run Line: Reds +1.5 @ -155 via DraftKings Sportsbook (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Reds @ +135 via DraftKings Sportsbook (3.4% edge)
• Total: Under 8.5 @ +105 via PointsBet

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering expertise to help you make better decisions with the legal sportsbooks in the USA.

While the Pirates are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Reds moneyline is the best option because of the 3.4% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 8.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+105) that are available from PointsBet.

Reds vs. Pirates Prediction

Use our interactive widget below to explore the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Cincinnati vs. Pittsburgh, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Reds vs. Pirates on Saturday August 20, 2022.

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Reds vs. Pirates 2022 Game Info

Saturday's action between the Pirates and Reds at PNC Park is scheduled to start at 7:05PM ET.

• Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds
• Date: Saturday August 20, 2022
• Time: 7:05PM ET / 4:05PM PT
• Venue: PNC Park

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