The Reds will play the Pirates on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's first pitch time is 1:35 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Team Standings
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Cincinnati Reds have a 96.33 power ranking. The power ranking for the Pittsburgh Pirates is 95.33.
- Visiting Cincinnati Reds - The Cincinnati Reds have a 10-2 record as a visiting team, ranking them 1st Overall for visiting team wins.
- Home Pittsburgh Pirates - The Pittsburgh Pirates have a 8-5 record as a home team. They rank 2nd for home team wins in the Overall standings.
- Runs Scored - The Cincinnati Reds currently stand 17th (96) Overall, with the Pittsburgh Pirates ranking 8th (114) for runs scored.
- Runs Allowed - The Cincinnati Reds are 17th (93) Overall for runs allowed. The Pittsburgh Pirates stand 17th (93) for runs allowed.
- Team Streaks - The Cincinnati Reds have won their last 5 games. Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost their last game.
- Team Records - The Cincinnati Reds have a 16-8 Overall record (0.0 GB National Central Division), with the Pittsburgh Pirates possessing a 13-10 Overall standing (2.5 GB National Central Division).
Best Reds at Pirates Odds
| Underdog Cincinnati Reds | Favorite Pittsburgh Pirates |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Cincinnati Reds | Favorite Pittsburgh Pirates |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Pittsburgh Pirates are the -120 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Cincinnati Reds are the +100 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 7.5 -110 runs at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 7.5 -110 runs at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are -1.5 +165 run line favorites at BetMGM, while the Cincinnati Reds are +1.5 -220 run line underdogs at BetMGM.
MLB Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Reds
Pirates
5/03/26 1:35pm EDT | +100-120 |
- Cincinnati Reds bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds. The implied probability for Cincinnati Reds is 50%.
- Pittsburgh Pirates bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds. The implied probability for Pittsburgh Pirates is 54.55%.
Cincinnati Reds at Pittsburgh Pirates Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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|---|---|
Reds
Pirates
First Team to Score
5/03/26 1:35pm EDT | -150+118Bet |
Reds
Pirates
Tie
1st Inning Winner
5/03/26 1:35pm EDT | +320+350-160Bet |
Reds
Pirates
Tie
First 3 Innings Winner
5/03/26 1:35pm EDT | +145+160+230Bet |
Reds
Pirates
To Extra Innings
5/03/26 1:35pm EDT | Yes +700No -1100Bet |
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Reds
Pirates
1st Team to Score Will Win
5/03/26 1:35pm EDT | Yes -250No +190Bet |
Reds
Total Runs
CIN at PIT 5/03/26 1:35pm EDT | 3.5 o -1183.5 u -110Bet |
Pirates
Total Runs
CIN at PIT 5/03/26 1:35pm EDT | 3.5 o -1303.5 u -102Bet |
Cincinnati Reds & Pittsburgh Pirates Futures Odds
Latest World Series odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the tournament. See past Championship results and learn how to bet World Series teasers, props and parlays.
Cincinnati Reds World Series Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Reds | +10000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Pirates | +5000 Bet |
Cincinnati Reds & Pittsburgh Pirates Team Pages
Review each team's season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Standings
| Team | W | L | Pct | GB | Home | Away | RS | RA | Diff | Strk | L10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Reds | 16 | 8 | 0.667 | +0.5 | 6-6 | 10-2 | 96 | 93 | +3 | W5 | 8-2 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 13 | 10 | 0.565 | +3.0 | 8-5 | 5-5 | 114 | 93 | +21 | L1 | 5-5 |
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Cincinnati Reds vs Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 at 1:35 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's MLB page, look for the Cincinnati Reds vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's MLB page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Cincinnati Reds vs Pittsburgh Pirates Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other May 3, 2026 MLB Games
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- Milwaukee Brewers vs Washington Nationals - 5/03/26 1:35pm EDT
- Houston Astros vs Boston Red Sox - 5/03/26 1:35pm EDT
- Philadelphia Phillies vs Miami Marlins - 5/03/26 1:40pm EDT
- San Francisco Giants vs Tampa Bay Rays - 5/03/26 1:40pm EDT
- Los Angeles Dodgers vs St. Louis Cardinals - 5/03/26 2:15pm EDT
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs - 5/03/26 2:20pm EDT
- Atlanta Braves vs Colorado Rockies - 5/03/26 3:10pm EDT
- Cleveland Guardians vs Oakland Athletics - 5/03/26 4:05pm EDT
- New York Mets vs Los Angeles Angels - 5/03/26 4:07pm EDT
- Chicago White Sox vs San Diego Padres - 5/03/26 4:10pm EDT
- Kansas City Royals vs Seattle Mariners - 5/03/26 4:10pm EDT
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