Reds vs. Pirates Odds & Betting Predictions - May 20, 2025

There are weather concerns for this game so it’s possible it gets rained out, but I’m going to continue targeting this Pirates offense. I view them as a bottom-three offense as they are averaging just 2.96 runs per game this season, lowest in the Majors. Martinez has seen a slight dip in strikeout rate but his xERA (3.49) and ERA (3.66) are very close and he’s coming into this game in good form (he hasn’t walked a batter in 19 straight innings). Going to back Martinez tonight against this Pirates offense.

🔑 Pirates ML +120 (FanDuel) 2u This one is not for the weak. The Pirates are pathetic rn but I really like this spot for them. Martinez has a 5.4 ERA vs the pirates in his career, they are SO due for a W and the Reds are due for a scheduled L. Love the value we get here.

Pirates sinking fast – 5 straight losses, just 3 wins in last 17. Reds on fire – 5-game win streak, outscoring PIT 21-6 this season. CIN smoked them 7-1 Monday. Reds top 10 in runs, OBP, SLG. PIT bottom 5 in all. Elly De La Cruz cooking – 8 HR, 33 RBI. Nick Martinez locked in – 2.05 ERA last 5 starts, 0 HR allowed, 4 straight 6+ IP outings. Just threw 7 shutout innings. Falter’s career vs CIN? Ugly: 0-4, 6.81 ERA in 9 games. Already lost to Reds once this year. Last start: 5 walks, didn’t finish 4 innings. Reds bullpen? Nails – 2.39 ERA, 1.07 WHIP on the year, even better lately (1.69 ERA past 3). Pirates pen? A mess – 4.43 ERA, even worse recently (5.76 ERA). Reds own Tuesdays vs PIT (1-8 last 9 Tue for Pirates). CIN 4-0 vs PIT in 2025. Full team edge.

Bet to 8 (-108)