MLB Betting Odds, Picks & Predictions for Reds vs. Pirates: Wednesday’s Classic Sharps vs. Squares Showdown

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Justin K. Aller/Getty Images. Pictured: Adam Frazier of the Pittsburgh Pirates is tagged out by Nick Senzel of the Cincinnati Reds.

PJ Walsh

Updated:

May 12, 2021, 08:45 AM EDT

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MLB Odds: Reds vs. Pirates

Reds Odds	-149
Pirates Odds	+137
Over/Under	7.5 (-105/-115)
Time	12:35 p.m. ET
TV	SportsNet PT

Well, well, well, what do we have here?

The 2021 NFL schedule release is Wednesday night, and while that doesn't have any direct betting implications, fans will rush to see their favorite team's path to the playoffs. Meanwhile, bettors will use every piece of information possible to try and find value in Super Bowl odds, conference futures and win total over/unders to name a few wagering angles.

Yet, somewhat surprisingly, even with the attention the NFL will command, a day baseball game between the Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates is landing plenty of action from both sharp and recreational bettors.

And, spoiler alert, sharps and squares are in complete disagreement.

Let's break down the sharp (and public) side of the game between the Reds and Pirates.