Pirates vs. Reds prediction: Why Cincinnati is favored to win Sunday's MLB matchup [8/2/2026]
Get Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds predictions for MLB Sunday.
The Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates will lock horns in MLB action at Great American Ball Park on Sunday, starting at 1:40 PM ET.
Chase Burns (12-1, 2.40 ERA) will start on the mound for the Reds, while the Pirates have opted for Mitch Keller (6-7, 4.83 ERA).
Dimers' proven MLB model projects the Reds as the most likely winner in this Pirates vs. Reds prediction.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Sunday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Pirates vs. Reds prediction: Who will win and cover?
Our famous predictive model gives the Reds a 58.5% chance of beating the Pirates.
According to our model, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 58.0% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of 8.5 runs has a 52.4% chance of going over,.
Pirates vs. Reds odds [8/2/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Pirates | Reds |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | +1.5 (-147) | -1.5 (+145) |
| Moneyline | +138 | -141 |
| Total | o8.5 (+104) | u8.5 (-106) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Pirates vs. Reds picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Reds -1.5 | +145 |
| Moneyline | Reds | -141 |
| Total | Over 8.5 | hard_rock+104 |
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8.5 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Pirates vs. Reds game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's MLB action between the Reds and Pirates at Great American Ball Park is scheduled to start at 1:40 PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds
- Date: Sunday, August 2, 2026
- Time: 1:40 PM ET/10:40AM PT
- Venue: Great American Ball Park
Conclusion
We predict the Reds, with a 58.5% win probability, will likely beat the Pirates in Sunday's MLB matchup.
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