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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
The Cincinnati Reds will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in MLB action at Great American Ball Park on Saturday, commencing at 1:10PM ET.
The Reds will start Rhett Lowder (1-2, 1.74 ERA), while the Pirates have opted for Jared Jones (6-7, 3.85 ERA).
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced MLB model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Reds as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Pirates-Reds game," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Reds are more likely to win, while the Pirates have a lower chance of victory."
Pirates vs. Reds Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's MLB action between the Reds and Pirates at Great American Ball Park is scheduled to begin at 1:10PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds
- Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
- Time: 1:10PM ET/10:10AM PT
- Venue: Great American Ball Park
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
- Merchandise: Buy Reds and Pirates gear at Fanatics
- Live Stream: Watch the game on FuboTV
Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Pirates vs. Reds matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Reds vs. Pirates picks, be sure to check out the latest MLB predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's MLB matchup between the Pirates and Reds 10,000 times as part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Reds a 52% chance of beating the Pirates.
According to our model, the Reds (+1.5) have a 63% chance of covering the run line, while the 9-run over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Pre-Game Probabilities
Last Updated: 5:50PM, Sep 21
Moneyline
Over / Under
Run Line
Jared Jones 6-7, 3.85 ERA
Rhett Lowder 1-2, 1.74 ERA
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Pirates vs. Reds Odds [9/21/2024]
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Pirates | Reds |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+155) | +1.5 (-188) |
| Moneyline | +105 | -120 |
| Total | o9 (-115) | u9 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Pirates vs. Reds Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Pirates vs. Reds matchup is on the moneyline.
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Conclusion
We predict the Reds, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Pirates on Saturday.
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