MLB Prop Bets: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds (June 26, 2026)
The Cincinnati Reds (37-42) face the Pittsburgh Pirates (41-40) at PNC Park on Friday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Andrew Abbott is the probable pitcher for the Reds, while Paul Skenes is the probable pitcher for the Pirates. The Pirates are favored to win at -219, while the Reds are at +179. The total runs line is set at 7.5, with OVER at -115 and UNDER at -105.
- The Reds (-116) have a 44-35 Run Line record this season, while the Pirates (-104) hold a record of 39-42.
- The Reds have a 46-33-0 O/U record this season (meaning 46 games have gone over the total runs line and 33 have gone under). The Pirates have a 44-34-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Reds are averaging 4.2 runs per game this season (21st in the league). Comparatively, the Pirates are averaging +0.9 more at 5.0 runs (4th).
- In the field, the Reds are allowing 4.8 runs per game this season (22nd in the league), while the Pirates are allowing an average of 4.7 runs (20th).
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 Pirates are at an impressive .257 (ranking 3rd in the Major leagues), while the Reds are batting an underwhelming .226 (29th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Pirates have hit 96 (14th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Reds have managed 97 (13th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Pirates have been outstanding this season, recording 391 RBIs to rank 3rd in the MLB. Comparatively, the Reds have performed poorly in this area, recording only 313 RBIs to rank T25th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Pirates have an earned run average of 4.08 this season (13th in the Majors), while The Reds have an ERA of 4.51 (23rd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Pirates have recorded an impressive 740 this season, ranking 4th in the MLB. Contrastingly, the Reds rank 26th for total strikeouts, recording only 630.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .235 against the Pirates this season (7th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Reds' opponents are at .248 (20th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 15-21-43 | 9-9-23 | 6-12-20 | 6-4-14 | 9-17-29 | 0-0-0 | 3-1-6 |
| Pirates | 28-12-41 | 15-6-21 | 13-6-20 | 18-6-22 | 10-6-19 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 24-34-21 | 13-17-11 | 11-17-10 | 9-8-7 | 15-26-14 | 0-0-0 | 4-4-2 |
| Pirates | 36-26-19 | 23-9-10 | 13-17-9 | 23-13-10 | 13-13-9 | 0-0-0 | 3-7-0 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 41-38 in Reds games this season. The Pirates have a 39-42 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Pirates recorded an 1-0 victory over the Reds at PNC Park when these teams last met on May 3. Oneil Cruz went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with an RBI. The Pirates have now won five straight against the Reds.
