Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Pick & Prediction for Game on 8/2

MLB game preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will play against the Cincinnati Reds in an MLB regular season game. This game will take place at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Pirates come into this game with a record of 56-56, sitting third in the NL Central division.

Meanwhile, the Reds hold a 52-58 record and are fifth in the same division. The game is set for Sunday, August 2, 2026, at 1:40 PM. Both teams will aim to improve their standings in this divisional matchup.

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates head into their next game with a mixed bag of recent results. They managed a 4-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on August 1st. Their pitcher, Braxton Ashcraft, delivered a solid performance with 5 innings pitched, allowing just 1 earned run.

In the game before that, the Pirates faced a close 8-7 loss to the Reds on July 31st. Despite the loss, the team showed some strong offensive efforts. Jake Mangum stood out with a home run and 2 RBIs.

Throughout the season, the Pirates have maintained a batting average of .259, which ranks them 2nd in the league. Their pitching has been less consistent with an ERA of 4.26, placing them 20th. Mitch Keller is set to start the next game, bringing a record of 6-7 and a 4.83 ERA.

Pirates vs Reds Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB Regular Season
  • Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, OH
  • Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Pirates Moneyline +129, Reds Moneyline -151

Cincinnati Reds Team Preview

The Cincinnati Reds have been playing a series of games at home. In their latest game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, they lost 4-1. Andrew Abbott started on the mound, allowing 3 earned runs over 5 innings. Despite a home run from Jose Trevino, the team only managed 3 hits.

The Reds showed a better performance in the game before that, winning 8-7 against the Pirates. Hunter Greene pitched for 6 innings, giving up 4 earned runs. Sal Stewart was a key contributor, hitting a home run and driving in 4 runs.

Elly De La Cruz has been a standout player for the Reds. He has a .276 batting average with 18 home runs. Chase Burns is set to start the next game, holding a record of 12-1 with a 2.40 ERA this season.

BTB Betting Pick

The Reds are favored to win with a moneyline of -151. The Pirates are at +129. The Reds have a higher batting average and on-base percentage, ranking 2nd and 4th respectively. This suggests they might have the edge in this game. Our pick is for the Reds to win.

The total for the game is set at 8.5. The Reds have a team ERA of 4.26, while the Pirates have an ERA of 4.44. Both teams have solid hitting stats, which could lead to a high-scoring game. Our pick is to go over 8.5.