The Cincinnati Reds host the Pittsburgh Pirates for a crucial doubleheader on July 7th, with games at 2:10 PM and 7:10 PM ET. Both teams enter struggling - the Reds (28-52) have lost three straight series while the Pirates (33-47) were just swept by the Yankees.

Game 1 Betting Lines:

• Moneyline: Pirates -108, Reds -108 (Pick'em)
• Similar close odds expected for Game 2

Pitching Matchups: Game 1:

• Pirates: Roansy Contreras (2-2, 4.09 ERA, 43 K)
• Reds: Mike Minor (1-5, 6.82 ERA, 24 K)

Game 2:

• Pirates: Bryse Wilson (1-4, 7.49 ERA, 31 K)
• Reds: TBD

Key Factors:

• Pirates road record: 13-25
• Reds home record: 14-26
• Both teams 4-6 in last 10 games
• High-scoring games likely due to struggling pitchers

Betting Pick: Reds to win both games, showing resilience despite recent series loss to Mets. However, expect close contests given both teams' similar talent levels and inconsistent pitching.

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