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Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
The fans at PNC Park will be treated to a game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Pittsburgh Pirates when they take their seats on Friday.
The Reds will pin their hopes on the pitching of left hander Andrew Abbott in this game. Abbott has a 10-10 record and a 3.72 ERA this season.
Abbott's opponent in this one will be Bailey Falter. The Pirates left hander has a 4.02 ERA to go along with a 6-7 record this season.
Oddsmakers opened the Reds as -119-moneyline favorites versus the Pirates, while the game's total opened at 8.5.
Last time out for Pittsburgh, they were a 7-0 winner as they battled the Reds on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Pirates at -155 were rewarded, while the 7 combined runs moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
Last time out for Cincinnati, they were a 7-0 loser as they battled the Pirates on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Pirates at -155 were rewarded, while the 7 combined runs moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.
Cincinnati:
Team record: 62-66 SU
Cincinnati is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
Cincinnati is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Cincinnati's last 6 games
Pittsburgh:
Team record: 60-67 SU
Pittsburgh is 6-1 ATS in its last 7 games
Pittsburgh is 4-13 SU in its last 17 games
Pittsburgh is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games at home
Next up:
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh Saturday, August 24