Prop Bets: Pittsburgh Pirates VS Cincinnati Reds 2025-09-23
Pirates vs. Reds: A Tale of Two Pitchers and a Sunny Forecast
The Pittsburgh Pirates (67-89) and Cincinnati Reds (80-76) clash Tuesday night at Great American Ball Park, where the sun will shine like a spotlight on Johan Oviedo and Brady Singer—two pitchers who might as well be competing in a Who’s Got the Better ERA? contest. The Reds, fresh off a five-game winning streak, are favored as -1.5-run dogs (-125) over the Pirates, who’ve won their last two games with back-to-back shutouts. Coincidence? Probably not. Probably just the Pirates’ version of a “hot streak.”
The Pitcher Props That Could Decide This Game
- Johan Oviedo (-128): The Pirates’ righty has 32 strikeouts in 30.2 innings this season. DraftKings has him at Over 4.5 Ks. If he wants to avoid being out-K’d by his own prop line, he’ll need to channel his inner Randy Johnson.
- Brady Singer (-108): Cincinnati’s 3.86 ERA might not inspire confidence, but his Over 5.5 Ks line is tempting. Let’s hope he doesn’t strike out more Reds fans than batters.
Why the Reds Should Win (and Why They Won’t)
The Reds are 4-5 in their last nine games, but their 80-76 record and home-field advantage make them the pick for the run line. However, their bullpen is a collective version of “The Wall” that’s crumbled more often than a cake in a hurricane. The Pirates, meanwhile, have the worst record in baseball but a 3.10 team ERA over their last 10 games—proof that even bad teams can hide behind good pitching… for a while.
Weather? What Weather?
Sunny skies (77°F) and a 9% chance of rain mean this could be a pitcher’s duel—or a slugfest if the forecast surprises us all. The Over 8.5 runs (-110) line feels optimistic given both teams’ offenses, but if you’re betting on chaos, go for it.
Final Prediction
The Reds will win, but not by much. Oviedo will flirt with his strikeout prop, and Singer will leave fans wondering why he’s not pitching for the Astros. Final Score: Reds 4, Pirates 3.
Prop Pick of the Night
Over 4.5 strikeouts for Johan Oviedo (-128). Let’s see him match his season average (32 Ks in 30.2 IP) and force the Pirates’ offense to do something other than look lost.
Note: This prediction assumes the Pirates’ hitters don’t collectively forget how to swing. No guarantees. 🎩⚾
Created: Sept. 23, 2025, 10:07 p.m. GMT