MLB Prop Bets: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds (June 28, 2026)
The Cincinnati Reds (39-42) face the Pittsburgh Pirates (41-42) at PNC Park on Sunday at 1:35pm (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 -120 and UNDER at +100.
- The Reds (-192) have a 46-35 Run Line record this season, while the Pirates (+157) hold a record of 39-44.
- The Reds have a 48-33-0 O/U record this season (meaning 48 games have gone over the total runs line and 33 have gone under). The Pirates have a 46-34-3 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Reds are averaging 4.3 runs per game this season (19th in the league). Comparatively, the Pirates are averaging +0.8 more at 5.1 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 4.8 runs (21st).
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 .258 (ranking 3rd in the Major leagues), while the Reds are batting an underwhelming .227 (28th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Pirates have hit 101 (11th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Reds have managed 100 (12th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Reds have recorded 327 RBIs to rank 23rd in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Pirates have recorded 402 RBIs to rank 3rd.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Pirates have an earned run average of 4.15 this season (15th in the Majors), while The Reds have an ERA of 4.51 (23rd).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Reds have recorded 652 this season, ranking 23rd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Pirates rank 3rd for total strikeouts, recording 762.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .236 against the Pirates this season (7th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Reds' opponents are at .249 (21st).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 16-22-43 | 9-9-23 | 7-13-20 | 7-4-14 | 9-18-29 | 0-0-0 | 2-2-6 |
| Pirates | 29-13-41 | 16-7-21 | 13-6-20 | 19-6-22 | 10-7-19 | 0-0-0 | 3-3-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reds | 25-35-21 | 13-17-11 | 12-18-10 | 9-9-7 | 16-26-14 | 0-0-0 | 3-5-2 |
| Pirates | 37-27-19 | 24-10-10 | 13-17-9 | 23-14-10 | 14-13-9 | 0-0-0 | 4-6-0 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying +105 and the YRFI is paying -135.
- The NRFI is 41-40 in Reds games this season. The Pirates have a 39-44 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Reds recorded a 9-7 victory over the Pirates at PNC Park yesterday. Eugenio Suarez went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 3 RBIs.
