Reds at Pirates Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 8
Chase Burns is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Mitch Keller for Pittsburgh.
Yesterday, Paul Skenes struck out eight in six shutout innings as the Bucs blanked the Reds, 7-0. A balanced attack was the story on offense as every starter other than Jack Suwinski picked up at least one hit in the win. Bryan Reynolds and Henry Davis went yard in the first and seventh innings respectively.
Lets dive into tonight's matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Reds at Pirates
Date: Friday, August 8, 2025
Time: 6:40PM EST
Site: PNC Park
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Network/Streaming: Apple TV+
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Odds for the Reds at the Pirates
The latest odds as of Friday:
Moneyline: Reds (-105), Pirates (-115)
Spread: Pirates 1.5
Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Reds at Pirates
Pitching matchup for August 8, 2025: Chase Burns vs. Mitch Keller
Reds: Chase Burns (0-3, 6.04 ERA)Last outing: August 2 vs. Atlanta - 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 0 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
Pirates: Mitch Keller (5-10, 3.89 ERA)Last outing: August 3 at Colorado - 9.00 ERA, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Reds at Pirates
Betting the Pirates on the Money Line is up 2.00 units this season when Mitch Keller has started at home against NL Central teams
The Over has cashed in the Pirates' last 3 games with Mitch Keller on the mound
With Mitch Keller starting the Pirates have covered in 5 of their last 5 games to return 3.39 units
Elly De La Cruz is 4-24 (.167) to open August
Bryan Reynolds is 9-26 (.348) to open August
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Reds and the Pirates
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's game between the Reds and the Pirates:
Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Pittsburgh Pirates on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Cincinnati Reds at +1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.
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