Prop Bets: Cincinnati Reds VS Pittsburgh Pirates 2025-08-07
Pirates vs. Reds: A Tale of Two Offenses (and Why You Should Bet on Errors)
The Pittsburgh Pirates, owners of MLB’s worst offense (3.6 runs/game, 81 HRs), host the Cincinnati Reds, who somehow are underdogs despite scoring 520 runs this season. It’s a mismatch that defies logic, like betting on a sloth to outrun a cheetah.
Key Stats to Mock:
- Pirates’ Power? More Like Powerless: Their 81 HRs are fewer than the number of hot dogs a fan eats at a game.
- Reds’ Secret Weapon: Elly De La Cruz (+225 to steal a base) and Bryan Reynolds (-245 to get hits). Reynolds is so reliable, he’s basically a vending machine: you know you’re getting a hit.
Prop Bets to Steal Your Cash:
- Reynolds Over 0.5 Hits (-245): Bet on him like he’s your overqualified barista who never misses a latte.
- De La Cruz Stolen Bases Over 0.5 (+225): If he doesn’t steal a base, at least he’ll steal your heart (and maybe a glance at the scoreboard).
- Paul Skenes Strikeouts Over 7.5 (-112): He’s got more Ks than a kid’s failed TikTok dances.
Why the Reds Are Underdogs?
Because math hates the Pirates. Their offense is so anemic, they’d need a prop bet on how many times they’ll hit the ball into the stands… and miss.
Final Prediction:
The Reds win 5-3, thanks to Reynolds’ 3 hits and De La Cruz’s 2 stolen bases. The Pirates will score fewer runs than their HR total per game. Take the Under (7.5, -110): Because when your team averages 3.6 runs, “under” is just a fancy word for “reality.”
Bonus Prop: Bet on Pirates’ errors Over 2.5 (-200). They’re so bad, even the ball doesn’t want to stay in play.
Created: Aug. 7, 2025, 3:21 a.m. GMT