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MLB Prop Bets: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds (May 1, 2026)

The Cincinnati Reds (20-11) face the Pittsburgh Pirates (16-16) at PNC Park on Friday at 6:45pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Brady Singer is the probable pitcher for the Reds, while Mitch Keller is the probable pitcher for the Pirates. The Pirates are favored to win at -136, while the Reds are at +113. The total runs line is set at 8.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115.

  • The Reds (-194) have a 19-12 Run Line record this season, while the Pirates (+159) hold a record of 17-15.
  • The Reds have a 19-12-0 O/U record this season (meaning 19 games have gone over the total runs line and 12 have gone under). The Pirates have a 17-15-0 O/U record.

Scoring Insights

  • The Reds are averaging 4.3 runs per game this season (18th in the league). Comparatively, the Pirates are averaging 4.8 (10th).
  • In the field, the Reds are allowing 4.4 runs per game this season (T13th in the league), while the Pirates are allowing an average of 4.4 runs (15th).

Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.

Batting Insights:

Batting Average

  • Looking at their batting averages this season, the Reds are at .220 (ranking 30th in the Major leagues), while the Pirates are batting .244 (13th).

Home Runs

  • In terms of total home runs this season, the Pirates have hit 34 (T13th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Reds have managed 42 (T4th).

Runs Batted In

  • Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Reds have recorded 123 RBIs to rank 21st in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Pirates have recorded 147 RBIs to rank 9th.

Pitching Insights:

Earned Run Average

  • The Pirates have an earned run average of 3.82 this season (8th in the Majors), while The Reds have an ERA of 4.02 (13th).

Strikeouts

  • Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Pirates have recorded an impressive 301 this season, ranking 1st in the MLB. Contrastingly, the Reds rank 25th for total strikeouts, recording only 247.

Opponent Batting Average

  • Opponents are batting an average of .225 against the Pirates this season (6th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Reds' opponents are at .247 (20th).

First Innings Moneyline

  • Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Reds 8-8-15 5-5-8 3-3-7 3-2-4 5-6-11 0-0-0 4-4-2
    Pirates 10-4-18 5-3-9 5-1-9 6-3-8 4-1-10 0-0-0 3-1-6

Lead After Three Innings

  • Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
    Total Home Road Favorite Underdog Neutral Last 10
    Reds 9-13-9 6-8-4 3-5-5 4-3-2 5-10-7 0-0-0 4-6-0
    Pirates 14-8-10 8-4-5 6-4-5 9-5-3 5-3-7 0-0-0 2-6-2

NRFI/YRFI

  • The NRFI is 14-17 in Reds games this season. The Pirates have an 18-14 NRFI record.

Last Time They Met

The Pirates recorded an 8-3 victory over the Reds at Great American Ball Park when these teams last met on April 1. Oneil Cruz was unstoppable in that matchup, hitting a home run, a single and recording 3 RBIs.