The Pittsburgh Pirates (69-89) meet the Cincinnati Reds (80-78) for the finale of their 3-game series Thursday. First pitch from Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, is set for 12:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Pirates vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Tied 6-6
The Pirates, who have been eliminated from playoff contention, have ripped off 4 straight wins, taking down the Cincinnati Reds 4-2 Tuesday and 4-3 Wednesday. They closed as a +114 underdog in Wednesday's win as the total of 7 pushed. SP Paul Skenes went 6 IP with 0 ER (4 H, 0 BB, 7 K). Despite its recent win streak, Pittsburgh is just 3-5 in its last 8 games on the road.
The Reds, who were held sc