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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Cincinnati Reds vs Pittsburgh Pirates predictions for MLB Saturday.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will take on the Cincinnati Reds, in what is expected to be a tight MLB game, at PNC Park on Saturday, starting at 4:05 PM ET.
The Pirates will send Jared Jones (1-1, 5.75 ERA) to the mound, up against Chase Burns (9-1, 2.00 ERA) for the Reds.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced MLB model gives the Pirates a slight edge with a 50.2% win probability over the Reds.
This article offers further insights into Saturday's Reds vs. Pirates matchup, including best bets and picks.
Reds vs. Pirates prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's MLB matchup between the Reds and Pirates, forming part of our MLB predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Pirates a 50.2% chance of beating the Reds.
According to our model, the Pirates (+1.5) have a 62.2% chance of covering the run line, while the over/under total of eight runs has a 52.7% chance of going over,.
Reds vs. Pirates odds [6/27/2026]
We have sourced the best MLB odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Reds | Pirates |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | -1.5 (+155) | +1.5 (-175) |
| Moneyline | -110 | -102 |
| Total | o8 (-105) | u8 (-111) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Reds vs. Pirates picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Run Line | Reds -1.5 | +155 |
| Moneyline | Pirates | -102 |
| Total | Over 8 | -105 |
According to our MLB best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 8 total runs.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Reds vs. Pirates game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's MLB matchup between the Pirates and Reds at PNC Park is scheduled to commence at 4:05 PM ET.
- Who: Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
- Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026
- Time: 4:05 PM ET/1:05PM PT
- Venue: PNC Park
Conclusion
We predict the Pirates, with a 50.2% win probability, will likely beat the Reds in Saturday's MLB matchup.
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