Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Pick & Prediction for MLB on 7/31

MLB game preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates will play against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. The game is part of the MLB regular season. It will start at 6:10 PM on Friday, July 31, 2026.

The Pirates have a record of 55-55 and are third in the NL Central. They have lost their last three games. The Reds have a record of 51-57 and are fifth in the NL Central. They won their last game and have a 6-4 record in their last ten games.

Pittsburgh Pirates Team Preview

The Pittsburgh Pirates have had a tough stretch in recent games. They lost their last game against the Cincinnati Reds by a score of 3-2. In that game, Yohan Ramírez started and pitched two innings without giving up an earned run.

In the game before, the Pirates faced the Arizona Diamondbacks and lost 3-0. Jared Jones was the starting pitcher and allowed three earned runs over six innings. The Pirates managed only five hits and did not score any runs.

Brandon Lowe has been a key player for the Pirates, hitting 23 home runs this season. Nick Gonzales also contributes with a .316 batting average and six home runs. Paul Skenes is set to start the next game with a 9-9 record and a 3.65 ERA this season.

Pirates vs Reds Game Day Info

  • Sport: MLB
  • Teams: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, OH
  • Date: Friday, July 31, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Pirates Moneyline -126, Reds Moneyline +105

Cincinnati Reds Team Preview

The Cincinnati Reds have shown some mixed results in their recent games. They secured a 3-2 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 30, 2026. Elly De La Cruz stood out with three doubles and an RBI in that game.

On the pitching side, Hunter Greene will be the starting pitcher for the Reds in the upcoming game. He has a record of 2-2 this season with a 7.06 ERA. Greene will aim to improve his performance and help the team gain another win.

The Reds have a batting average of .230 this season, which ranks 21st in the league. They are ranked 5th for home runs with a total of 139. The team will look to improve their batting consistency in the upcoming games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Pirates are favored to win with a moneyline of -126. They have a strong batting average of .259, ranking 2nd in the league. The Reds, with a moneyline of +105, have a lower batting average of .230. Given these stats, the recommendation is to pick the Pirates to win.

The total for the game is set at 7.5 runs. The Pirates have an ERA of 4.26, while the Reds have an ERA of 4.42. Both teams have shown the ability to score and give up runs. Based on these numbers, the recommendation is to take the over at 7.5 runs.