The Pirates have climbed the mountaintop to reach .500 again, aided by a seven-game win streak. The bats have come alive, hitting .291 and averaging six runs per game during the spree. Rookie Nick Kingham has won his last two starts and managed each like a seasoned veteran. Anthony DeSclafani allowed six runs in his last start and has gone Over the total in seven on his eight starts. I'm riding the Pirates' hot streak.

The projections show a strong game from Reds starter Anthony DeSclafani, who outduels Pirates pitcher Nick Kingham. Pittsburgh is cruising after a five-game sweep of Milwaukee while Cincinnati is coming off impressive road series wins in Cleveland and St. Louis. But the simulations indicate the Reds winning Saturday's contest two-thirds of the time by an average of more than one run. Take the Reds.