On September 21, 2024, amidst light rain, the Pittsburgh Pirates are set to challenge the Cincinnati Reds at the Great American Ball Park, commencing at 1:10 pm. Leading the charge for the Pirates will be pitcher Jared Jones with an impressive ERA of 3.846, while the Reds will counter with Rhett Lowder, who boasts a formidable ERA of 1.742.

In the standings of the 2024 NL Central Division, the Pirates currently land in 12th place, with a record of 72 wins against 82 losses, reflecting a winning percentage of 0.47. They are ranked 5th in their division with 23 wins and 24 losses. Their performance in recent games includes 4 wins out of their last 10, and they are currently on a one-loss streak. The Pirates have also recorded 38 home wins to 40 losses, and 34 road wins against 42 losses, with a day game record standing at 34 wins.

Conversely, the Reds find themselves in the 11th spot with a tally of 75-80, translating to a winning percentage of 0.48. They’re 4th in the division, having won 22 games against 25 losses. The Reds are on a one-win streak, having achieved 5 wins in their most recent 10 games, and hold a home record of 38 wins to 41 losses, and 37 wins to 39 losses on the road, with 26 daylight victories. They’ve scored 686 runs but have conceded 676 runs this season.

As for the betting odds, the point spread is set at -1.5, favoring the Reds, and the over/under for the game stands at 8.5. From a betting perspective, the Cincinnati Reds are slightly favored with a money line of -122 at home, whereas the Pirates come in as underdogs with a money line of +104 on the road. This setup suggests a tight contest, potentially leaning towards a low-scoring affair, given both pitchers’ effective ERAs and the anticipation of inclement weather potentially affecting play.