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Pirates vs. Reds prediction: Why Pittsburgh is favored to win Wednesday's MLB matchup [4/1/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds predictions for MLB Wednesday.
The Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates will lock horns in MLB action at Great American Ball Park on Wednesday, starting at 12:40 PM ET.
The Reds will have Andrew Abbott (0-0, 0.00 ERA) as their starting pitcher, pitting him against Paul Skenes (0-1, 67.50 ERA) for the Pirates.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven MLB model predicts the Pirates as the most likely winner of the Pirates vs. Reds game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Pirates vs. Reds prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Wednesday's MLB matchup between the Pirates and Reds, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Pirates a 55% chance of defeating the Reds.
According to our model, the Reds (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the run line, while the 7.5-run over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Pirates vs. Reds odds [4/1/2026]
We have researched the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Pirates | Reds |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+118) | +1.5 (-135) |
| Moneyline | -140 | +120 |
| Total | o7.5 (-102) | u7.5 (-112) |
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. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Reds +1.5 | -135 |
| Moneyline | Pirates | -140 |
| Total | Over 7.5 | -102 |
According to our best MLB bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 7.5 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
Wednesday's MLB game between the Reds and Pirates at Great American Ball Park is scheduled to start at 12:40 PM ET.
- Who: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds
- Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
- Time: 12:40 PM ET/9:40AM PT
- Venue: Great American Ball Park
Conclusion
We predict the Pirates, with a 55% win probability, will likely beat the Reds on Wednesday.
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