Reds vs Pirates betting preview favors the under as both starters thrive in Saturday's matchup conditions
The Cincinnati Reds, performing better than expected this season, face the Pittsburgh Pirates in a matchup where the under is favored due to strong starting pitching conditions. Reds pitcher Rhett Lowder has excelled on the road with a significantly lower ERA away from home, while Pirates starter Carmen Mlodzinski owns a 1.69 ERA at PNC Park this season. Despite recent struggles, the Pirates aim to regain momentum with improved hitting and home performance.
- ▪Rhett Lowder has a 3.18 ERA and 1.18 WHIP this season, with a road ERA nearly a full run lower than at home.
- ▪Carmen Mlodzinski has a 1.69 ERA at home this season and is starting for the Pirates.
- ▪The Pirates lost five straight games before this series, allowing 35 runs and scoring 18.
- ▪Reds hitters are 2-for-11 against Lowder in their careers.
- ▪The Reds have been one of the best road teams in the league this season.
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MLB Reds vs Pirates betting preview favors the under as both starters thrive in Saturday's matchup conditions Carmen Mlodzinski has a 1.69 ERA at home while Lowder has been dominant on the road this season By David Troy Fox News Published May 2, 2026 1:01pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trevor Bauer On Being Blackballed By MLB Trevor Bauer opens up on why he believes he is being blackballed by MLB. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With all of the playoff basketball going on, it seems like I’ve forgotten all about baseball. However, that’s not the case. I’ve still been monitoring it, and we’ve collected some cash on the few bets I’ve put out on the game lately.
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