The Pirates return to MLB action today after their series with the Cardinals was postponed due to a coronavirus outbreak at the St. Louis squad.
The Pirates return today against the Cincinnati Reds, who they will now play four times in as many days.
Pittsburgh currently sits at 3-13 for the season and our data suggests it will be tough but not impossible to chalk up their 4th win today.
Dimers' Suggested Plays
Lock: Pirates +1.5 (-130*)
Moneyline: Reds (-175*)
Total runs: Over 9 (-105*)
Lock
Pirates +1.5 (-104*) has a 57% probability
Our data suggests that the Pirates should at least keep this one respectable with a chance of stealing the W while they're at it.
Moneyline: Reds (-175*) has a 61% probability
Cincinnati looks likely to win this one. According to our numbers, they’re a whopping 61% chance of saluting.
Total runs: Over 9 (-108*) has a 53% probability
Our projections slightly favor the overs here and with the slightly better odds, this is a solid play.
Dimers' take-out
The Pirates have struggled so far this year, but with four days to refresh they could come out firing here and cover the run line.
*Odds and percentages correct at time of publishing.
