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Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
If familiarity breeds contempt, there should be animosity aplenty on Sunday when the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates meet at PNC Park.
Luke Weaver will be the starting pitcher for the Reds on this day. Right hander Weaver is 2-4 this season with a 6.75 ERA.
The Pirates will counter Weaver with Andre Jackson. Right hander Jackson has a 5.16 ERA to go along with a 0-0 record this season.
Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 9-2 loser as they battled the Reds on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Reds at 101 were rewarded, while the 11 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Cincinnati, they were a 9-2 winner as they battled the Pirates on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Reds at 101 were rewarded, while the 11 combined runs moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Cincinnati:
Team record: 61-57 SU
Cincinnati is 15-8 ATS in its last 23 games
Cincinnati is 3-7 ATS in its last 10 games
Cincinnati is 2-8 SU in its last 10 games
Pittsburgh:
Team record: 52-64 SU
Pittsburgh is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Pittsburgh's last 5 games
Pittsburgh is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games at home
Next up:
Cincinnati home to Cleveland Tuesday, August 15
Pittsburgh at New York Monday, August 14