Pirates in Position to Clutch big-time:
by:Neiko Barnes
Tonight The Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates are set to face off what promises to be an exhilarating National League Central division matchup. With both teams looking to secure a crucial win, we are backing the Pirates to come out on top in this thrilling contest. With the stakes high and the competition fierce, the Pirates are poised to showcase their dominance on the field.
Paul Skenes
Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes has been a standout this season, boasting a 7-2 record and making a strong bid for Rookie of the Year with a 2.30 ERA. In their last matchup against the Reds, Skenes dominated, leading the Pirates to a 4-1 victory while pitching seven strikeouts through six innings and throwing 96 pitches. Expect him to go deep into the innings again, having gained more experience on the mound. With Skenes on the mound, taking the Pirates to secure the +0.5 first 5 innings at -210 or the No Runs in the First Inning at -140 is a solid bet.
Popping Pirates Players
Key Pirates players to watch in tonight’s game include
- Oneil Cruz, who boasts a xwOBA of .343, a xBA of .266, and a xSLG percentage of .489.
- Yasmani Grandal with a xwOBA of .298, a xBA of .239, and a xSLG percentage of .402.
- Bryan Reynolds with a xwOBA of .352, a xBA of .274, and a xSLG percentage of .471,
These 3 players are on trend to provide strong offensive plays at the plate for the Pirates and even better defensive plays against a crafty Cincinnati Reds team.
Back the boys at Home
The Pirates have the edge coming in at -145 on the Money Line today. Highlighting the fact that, on average, the three listed hitters are hitting above .300 against Nick Lodolo, combined with Paul Skenes on the mound, the Pirates should be able to pull off the win. With these factors in play, the Pirates are well-positioned to secure a victory in this crucial matchup.
Best Bets
Pirates Team Total: over 3.5 -130
Bryan Reynolds: over 0.5 hits -240
Pittsburgh Pirates: Money Line -145
Lotto Parlay: +1206
Pirates Team Total: over 3.5
Bryan Reynolds: over 0.5 hits
Yasmani Grandal: over 0.5 hits
Oneil Cruz: over 0.5 hits
Pittsburgh Pirates: Money Line
Sources
https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/
https://www.actionnetwork.com/odds
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