Pirates vs Reds Prediction and MLB Tips - 22 May 2025
Last updated: May 21, 2025, 4:35PM | Published: May 20, 2025, 6:30PM
The Pittsburgh Pirates will sqaure off with the Cincinnati Reds in MLB action at PNC Park on Thursday, commencing at 2:35am AEST.
The Pirates will send Andrew Heaney (2-3, 3.02 ERA) to the mound, while the Reds will counter with Brady Singer (5-2, 5.01 ERA).
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Pirates vs Reds game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Based on advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Thursday's Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati MLB match-up 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Reds a 51% chance of defeating the Pirates at PNC Park.
Pirates vs Reds: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Thursday's MLB game at PNC Park are listed here:
- Head to Head: Pirates $2.10, Reds $1.77
- Line: Pirates +1.5 ($1.62), Reds -1.5 ($2.35)
- Total (Over/Under 8 Runs): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, the bookmakers currently have the Pirates at $2.10 and the Reds at $1.77.
The Pirates are listed as 1.5-run underdogs against the Reds, with odds of $1.62 available at TAB.
For the favourite Reds (-1.5) to cover the line, TAB offers odds of $2.35.
The over/under for total runs scored is set at 8 with TAB, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's model, the Pirates (+1.5) are predicted to cover the line 63% of the time, while the 8-run over/under is expected to stay under 55% of the time.
Pirates vs Reds: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Pittsburgh at $2.10 with TAB
- Line: Pirates +1.5 at $1.62 with TAB
- Total Runs: Under 8 at $1.91 with TAB
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These Pirates vs Reds best bets are based on detailed simulations and betting expertise to help you place smarter bets with your chosen online bookie.
While the Reds have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Pirates to win is our recommended option because of the 3.7% edge found when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently available.
Taking advantage of the edges published on Stats Insider is crucial to being profitable in the long run.
Pirates vs Reds: Prediction
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Pirates vs Reds: Essential Details
The match-up between the Pirates and Reds at PNC Park is scheduled to start at 2:35am AEST on Thursday.
- Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds
- Date: Thursday 22 May 2025
- Time: 2:35am AEST
- Venue: PNC Park
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our MLB tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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