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10,000 Sim Trials Run
PIT

Pittsburgh Pirates

Away

55-54 (26-26 Away)

Last 5 Form
L W W L L
Projected Final Score
5.7 4.1
Projected Total: 9.8 (O/U: 10.5)
Sportsbook Consensus Odds
PIT: -165 | CIN: +135
CIN

Cincinnati Reds

Home

50-56 (23-29 Home)

Last 5 Form
W L W L W

Simulated Outcome Probability

Pittsburgh Pirates Win Prob
62.6%
+0.3% Value Edge
Cincinnati Reds Win Prob
37.4%
No Value Edge

Our 10,000 iterations project the Pittsburgh Pirates to win outright in 62.6% of simulated game-runs.

Simulator Cover Probability

Spread Line: PIT -1.5 / CIN +1.5
PIT covers (-110) 51.6%
CIN covers (-110) 48.4%
Total O/U: 10.5
OVER (-110) 40.4%
UNDER (-110) +7.2% Edge 59.6%

Model Simulation Deciders

  • 💪 Lineup Depth: PIT starting lineup holds a clear offensive edge in On-Base Percentage (+0.022).
  • 🏟️ Ballpark Factor: Hosted at CIN's stadium, which features high run and home-run factors favoring overall offensive projections.
  • 🔥 Momentum Streak: CIN enters this game on a hot streak (last 10 games win %: 64%) giving them a momentum advantage.

VegasSims Best Bet & Analysis

Best Bet

Our 10,000 simulations project the Pittsburgh Pirates winning outright in 62.6% of run trials, with a projected score of PIT 5.7 - CIN 4.1. The simulator identifies a positive expected value (+EV) edge on the spread with PIT -1.5 covering in 51.6% of trials. Additionally, we lean towards the UNDER 10.5 which hit in 59.6% of runs.

No Runs First Inning (NRFI) Analysis

Simulated NRFI Probability
50.6%
+1.8% Value Edge
Vegas Consensus NRFI Odds
+105
Implied Probability: 48.8%
VegasSims Recommendation
👉 PLAY NRFI (YES)
High Confidence Pick

VegasSims simulated this matchup 10,000 times, resulting in a **50.6%** chance of a scoreless first inning. Away starter Paul Skenes (K%: 30.4%, BB%: 7.3%) faces CIN's top of the order (avg OBP: 34.0%). Home starter Hunter Greene (K%: 30.9%, BB%: 7.4%) matchups against PIT's first three hitters (avg OBP: 35.8%). **Best Bet**: **NRFI (Yes)**. With both starters showing strong control/strikeout rates, our simulator identifies a solid value edge (+1.8%) at +105.

Starting Pitchers Matchup

PIT

Paul Skenes

Away Starter
ERA 3.65
WHIP 1.06
Record 9-9
IP 120.2
SO 149
GS 22
CIN

Hunter Greene

Home Starter
ERA 7.06
WHIP 1.34
Record 2-2
IP 21.2
SO 29
GS 4

Top Offensive Performers

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Recent Results History (Last 5 Games)

Pittsburgh Pirates

L vs Arizona Diamondbacks
0 - 3 | Jul 29, 2026
L vs Arizona Diamondbacks
7 - 8 | Jul 28, 2026
W vs Arizona Diamondbacks
3 - 2 | Jul 27, 2026
W vs Chicago Cubs
8 - 7 | Jul 26, 2026
L vs Chicago Cubs
0 - 11 | Jul 25, 2026

Cincinnati Reds

W vs Cleveland Guardians
2 - 0 | Jul 28, 2026
L vs Cleveland Guardians
5 - 6 | Jul 28, 2026
W @ St. Louis Cardinals
5 - 3 | Jul 26, 2026
L @ St. Louis Cardinals
0 - 7 | Jul 25, 2026
W @ St. Louis Cardinals
4 - 2 | Jul 24, 2026

Head-to-Head History

Home Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Cincinnati Reds
9 - 4 | Jun 28, 2026
Away Cincinnati Reds defeated Pittsburgh Pirates
9 - 7 | Jun 27, 2026
Away Cincinnati Reds defeated Pittsburgh Pirates
6 - 4 | Jun 26, 2026
Home Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Cincinnati Reds
1 - 0 | May 03, 2026
Home Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Cincinnati Reds
17 - 7 | May 02, 2026

Injury Reports

Pittsburgh Pirates 46 reported

P Alejandro Rondon
60-Day
P Alessandro Ercolani
7-Day
P Alexis Torres
- Full Season
P Anthony Solometo
- Full Season
P Cameron Keshock
60-Day
P Carlos Castillo
60-Day
OF Carter Gwost
60-Day
P Chris Devenski
60-Day
P Clevari Tejada
- Full Season
P Darwin Roa
60-Day
P Dominic Perachi
7-Day
P Dylan Mathiesen
60-Day
SS Eddie Rynders
7-Day
P Evan Sisk
15-Day
IF Frankeli Mesta
7-Day
P Garrett McMillan
60-Day
P Hamlet Santos
7-Day
P Hunter Furtado
60-Day
P Inmer Lobo
7-Day
P Isaias Uribe
60-Day
P Jaiker Garcia
60-Day
P Jarod Bayless
7-Day
OF Jeancer Custodio
7-Day
P Jesus Travieso
60-Day
P Jose Regalado
- Full Season
P Junior Flores
- Full Season
P Keuri Almonte
- Full Season
SS Konnor Griffin
60-Day
P Mervin Maiz
7-Day
P Micael De La Cruz
60-Day
IF Michell Ojeda
60-Day
2B Mike Jarvis
7-Day
P Oddanier Mosqueda
60-Day
CF Oneil Cruz
60-Day
P Owen Kellington
7-Day
P Pietro Albanez-Rienzo
60-Day
P Pitterson Rosa
60-Day
P Po-Yu Chen
60-Day
C Rafael Flores Jr.
7-Day
P Ronaldo Serrano
7-Day
P Ryan Harbin
- Full Season
P Sean Sullivan
60-Day
P Seth Hernandez
7-Day
1B Spencer Horwitz
10-Day
P Victor Cabreja
7-Day
SS Wyatt Sanford
7-Day

Cincinnati Reds 34 reported

P Andre Vasquez
60-Day
OF Anthony Stephan
- Full Season
P Anyer Laureano
7-Day
P Ben Brutti
60-Day
CF Blake Dunn
10-Day
P Braillin Cordero
60-Day
P Brandon Leibrandt
7-Day
P Brandon Williamson
60-Day
P Carson Spiers
60-Day
P Christian Lopez
60-Day
P Cole Schoenwetter
- Full Season
C Connor Burns
60-Day
P Daniel Burgos
60-Day
OF Diego Munoz
60-Day
P Dylan Simmons
- Full Season
P Edgar Lugo
60-Day
P Gabe Starks
- Full Season
2B Garrett Hampson
7-Day
P Graham Ashcraft
60-Day
IF Jaset Martinez
60-Day
CF Jay Allen II
7-Day
P Jimmy Romano
7-Day
2B Matt McLain
10-Day
C Michael Trautwein
60-Day
P Nestor Lorant
7-Day
P Nick Lodolo
15-Day
P Nick Sando
- Full Season
P Ovis Portes
7-Day
P Reynardo Cruz
60-Day
SS Ricky Cabrera
- Full Season
CF Shane Sasaki
60-Day
P Sheng-En Lin
60-Day
1B Spencer Steer
10-Day
P Tony Santillan
15-Day