Reds vs. Pirates Prediction and Odds - May 12, 2022

MLB action continues on Thursday at 6:35PM ET as the Cincinnati Reds square off with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

JT Brubaker (0-2, 5.68 ERA) will start for the Pirates, pitting him against Connor Overton (0-0, 2.53 ERA) for the Reds.

Dimers' top betting picks for Reds vs. Pirates, as well as game predictions and best odds, are detailed below.

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Who will win Reds vs. Pirates?

Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Reds-Pirates MLB matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Pirates a 53% chance of beating the Reds.

More: Free Betting Guide for Reds vs. Pirates

Reds vs. Pirates Current Odds

• Moneyline: Pirates -135, Reds +120
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-106/-114)

Run Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Pirates at -135. That means you can risk $135 to win $100, for a total payout of $235, if they get the W.

On the other hand, PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Reds at +120, where you can bet $100 to profit $120, earning a total payout of $220, if they win.

The Over/Under for total runs scored sits at 8.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -106, as well as the best odds for the Under at -114.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best MLB odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Over/Under total of 8.5 runs is a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Reds vs. Pirates

• Moneyline: Reds @ +120 via PointsBet (1.5% edge)
• Total: Under 8.5 @ -114 via FanDuel Sportsbook (54% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays 24/7.

While the Pirates are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Reds moneyline is the best option because of the 1.5% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Reds vs. Pirates Probabilities

Use our interactive widget below to see up-to-date Moneyline, Over/Under and Run Line probabilities and odds for Cincinnati vs. Pittsburgh, and click or tap on See Matchup for more.

Dimers has full coverage of Thursday's Reds-Pirates matchup, including pregame predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Reds vs. Pirates on Thursday May 12, 2022.

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Reds vs. Pirates 2022 Game Info

Thursday's action between the Pirates and Reds at PNC Park is scheduled to start at 6:35PM ET.

• Date: Thursday May 12, 2022
• Time: 6:35PM ET / 3:35PM PT
• Venue: PNC Park

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