Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction: Pirates might run away with another victory

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction and Odds on the Match on August 08, 2025

We are back at the PNC Park where Pittsburgh Pirates will play the Cincinnati Reds in game two of their series. Which team wins this one? Let’s get into the previews and offer predictions. 

Pittsburgh Pirates: Form and Statistics

The Pittsburgh Pirates have just lost to the San Francisco Giants prior to this series and then stepped up in the opener. In that series, the Pittsburgh Pirates won the opener by one run, with the game ending 5-4. However, this team ended up losing the last two games, scoring only three runs while conceding twelve. Meanwhile, we witnessed a different Pittsburgh Pirates side in the opener against the Reds, as this team went to pull off a 7-0 win. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh Pirates have won only three of their last seven runs as they also lost to the Colorado Rockies in that run. Ahead of this game, the Pittsburgh Pirates have a 50-66 record as they sit 12th in the National League.

Pittsburgh Pirates: Team News

The Pittsburgh Pirates have decided to go with Mitch Keller in this game two on the mound. This season, Mitch Keller has had some disappointing performances and he is currently 5-10 record, with an average earned runs of 3.89 and 1.56 walks and hits per inning pitched.

Cincinnati Reds: Form and Statistics

The Cincinnati Reds have to step up their game as their inconsistency has to be responded to. Prior to this series, the Cincinnati Reds played the Chicago Cubs and they did well to win the series. In the opener, this team won 2-3 before a four-run win in game two. However, they lost 1-6 in the finale and then failed to score in the opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates. However, the Cincinnati Reds have won only one of their last three series as they lost to the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers. Ahead of this game, the Cincinnati Reds have a 60-56 record as they sit 7th in the National League with a 0.5117 PCT. 

Cincinnati Reds: Team News

The Cincinnati Reds will send Chase Burns on the mound in this game two. Ahead of this game, Burns has a 0-3 record and will have to step up his game with a 6.04 average earned runs and 1.48 walks and hits per inning pitched. 

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Tips & Odds

• The Pittsburgh Pirates have entered 79 games as underdogs this season and won 33 of those encounters. However, the bookies implies they have a 51.7% chance of coming away with a victory in the contest.
• This season, the Cincinnati Reds have been tagged favourites in 50 games and won 26 times or 52% of those encounters. Meanwhile, the visitors have a 52.8% chance of moneyline victory according to the bookmakers.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates have won each of their last 13 home games against teams that held a winning record. Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Reds have lost each of their last six night games against National League opponents following a road loss.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates scored seven runs in the opener and will feel confident in the offensive department in this game two. Over 3.5 runs for the home team is available on 1Xbet with odds at 1.76 on 1Xbet.
• The Cincinnati Reds have been the better team all season between these two teams. Despite struggling in the opener, this team has a good chance to even the series. A moneyline victory is available on Bet365 with odds at 1.85.
• The Pittsburgh Pirates won the last series of this fixture and also opened this one with a dominant win. The home team has a chance to extend their run with a 1.95 moneyline odds on Betway.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds Match Prediction 08 August 2025

The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds have had a rough run of performances this season and they will need to deliver class here. While this is the second game of this series, the Pittsburgh Pirates will have to deliver class and show that level of competitiveness if they want another win in this one too. Yet, it is vital to note that their game one performance was impressive which should give them a huge edge and momentum boost in this. Moreover, Cincinnati now have to respond to that shaky game one but it is not going to be an easy task as they are on the road. Meanwhile, I feel this game will spark a different approach from these two teams who will eye a win. After seven runs from the Pittsburgh Pirates in the opener, I feel the Cincinnati Reds will do well this time to score some runs. My best shot in this game is backing over 7.5 runs and a moneyline bet on the Pittsburgh Pirates. 

Our match prediction is over 7.5 runs with odds at 1.79 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip is moneyline victory for the Pittsburgh Pirates with odds at 1.95 on Bet365 bookmaker.

Our final betting tip is a moneyline win for the Pittsburgh Pirates and over 7.5 runs with odds at 3.50 on Betway bookmaker.