MLB Prop Bets: Cincinnati Reds vs Pittsburgh Pirates (July 30, 2026)
The Pittsburgh Pirates (55-54) face the Cincinnati Reds (50-57) at Great American Ball Park on Thursday at 7:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Yohan Ramirez is the probable pitcher for the Pirates, while Rhett Lowder is the probable pitcher for the Reds. The Pirates are favored to win at -114, while the Reds are at -105. The total runs line is set at 9.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110.
- The Pirates (+135) have a 51-58 Run Line record this season, while the Reds (-163) hold a record of 58-49.
- The Pirates have a 62-44-3 O/U record this season (meaning 62 games have gone over the total runs line, 44 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Reds have a 57-50-0 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Pirates are averaging 5.2 runs per game this season (3rd in the league). Comparatively, the Reds are averaging only 4.1 (27th).
- In the field, the Pirates are allowing 4.8 runs per game this season (23rd in the league), while the Reds 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 .260 (ranking 2nd in the Major leagues), while the Reds are batting an underwhelming .229 (30th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Reds have hit 139 (T5th in the Major Leagues). Meanwhile, the Pirates have managed 137 (9th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Pirates have been outstanding this season, recording 538 RBIs to rank 2nd in the MLB. Comparatively, the Reds have performed poorly in this area, recording only 420 RBIs to rank 28th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Reds have an earned run average of 4.43 this season (23rd in the Majors), while The Pirates have an ERA of 4.28 (21st).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Pirates have recorded 1004 this season, ranking 4th in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Reds rank 23rd for total strikeouts, recording 856.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .246 against the Reds this season (19th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Pirates' opponents are at .241 (14th).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 31-18-60 | 18-9-30 | 13-9-30 | 21-7-30 | 10-11-30 | 0-0-0 | 0-2-8 |
| Reds | 23-29-55 | 10-13-30 | 13-16-25 | 9-8-16 | 14-21-39 | 0-0-0 | 3-2-5 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pirates | 46-35-28 | 29-12-16 | 17-23-12 | 29-15-14 | 17-20-14 | 0-0-0 | 1-2-7 |
| Reds | 33-43-31 | 16-20-17 | 17-23-14 | 12-12-9 | 21-31-22 | 0-0-0 | 3-4-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -110 and the YRFI is paying -120.
- The NRFI is 57-52 in Pirates games this season. The Reds have a 53-54 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Pirates recorded a 9-4 victory over the Reds at PNC Park when these teams last met on June 28. Ryan O'Hearn was crushing the ball in that matchup, hitting 2 home runs and recording 4 RBIs.
