NL Central foes wrap up their three-game series on Wednesday when the Cincinnati Reds (60-95) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (58-97) square off, with the first pitch set for 12:35 p.m. ET. The Pirates are listed as the -125 favorites (risk $125 to win $100) on the money line in the latest Reds vs. Pirates odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total runs scored is 8 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our MLB odds page).

Before making any Reds vs. Pirates picks, you NEED to check out the MLB predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every MLB game 10,000 times, and it enters the penultimate week of the regular season on a 14-3 run on top-rated money-line picks, returning almost $900 for $100 players. This is the same model that pegged the 2021 Atlanta Braves at 10-1 as one of three best bets to win it all last season. Anybody who has followed it has seen HUGE returns.

The model knows Cincinnati shortstop Kyle Farmer is a smooth and natural infielder. Farmer owns the versatility to play multiple positions across the infield with no problem. The 31-year-old has solid plate discipline and coverage. He's batting .255 with 13 home runs and 74 RBI.

The model also knows Pittsburgh shortstop Oneil Cruz is an exciting athlete with a nice combination of power and speed. Cruz owns a strong throwing arm -- the ball comes off his hand like a missile. The 23-year-old has belted 17 dingers along with 51 RBI. On Sept. 26, he went 4-for-5 with two runs scored. 

Now, the model has set its sights on Reds vs. Pirates. We can tell you the model is leaning Over the total, and it also says one side of the money line has all of the value. You ABSOLUTELY need to see it before locking in any MLB picks.

So who wins Reds vs. Pirates? And which side of the money line has all of the value? Join SportsLine here to find out, all from the model that has crushed its top-rated MLB money-line picks!