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Cincinnati Reds vs Milwaukee Brewers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: April 4, 2025 at 8:10 PM ET

Venue: American Family Field — Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Article updated Apr 4, 2:14 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this article, we provide a prediction for the Reds vs. Brewers game in their four-game series in the Cream City. The Cincinnati Reds are coming off a 1-0 loss to the

Game outlook

In this article, we provide a prediction for the Reds vs. Brewers game in their four-game series in the Cream City. The Cincinnati Reds are coming off a 1-0 loss to the Rangers, while the Milwaukee Brewers won a 3-2 game against the Royals in 11 innings. Nick Martinez will be on the mound for the Reds, while the Brewers starting pitcher is yet to be confirmed. Milwaukee is currently the betting favorite with a line of -124. This article was written before the conclusion of the first game of the series.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Reds +110 | Brewers -124

Spread: Reds +1.5 (-198) | Brewers -1.5 (+165)

Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 55%.

Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati Reds faced a tough series against the Texas Rangers, scoring 14 runs in the first game but losing back-to-back 1-0 games. They are currently standing tied for third in the NL Central, two games behind the Cardinals. In their latest game, they struggled at the plate with only three hits and were unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Hunter Greene took the loss on the mound, pitching seven innings with one run allowed. Nick Martinez will be starting the next game for the Reds, looking to improve his 75-87 record with a 6.00 ERA. Cincinnati has a power ranking of 21, being ranked 14 in offense and 6 in defense, with a 2-5 record in the season.

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Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers started the season with four consecutive losses but managed to win their last two games against the Royals. They are currently 2-4 on the season, tied for third in the NL Central. Jackson Chourio and Joey Lopez were key players in Wednesday's extra-inning victory, with Chourio hitting his first homer of the season and Turang securing the winning run with a bunt single. Freddy Peralta had a strong performance on the mound but did not get the win. Tyler Alexander is expected to start the next game for the Brewers. Despite their 3-4 record, the Brewers have a power ranking of 24, ranking 18th in offense and last in defense. Cincinnati has won two out of the last three matchups against Milwaukee.

Cincinnati Set to Take Advantage of Milwaukee's Starting Rotation Woes

Cincinnati faced challenges in their recent matchups against the Rangers in terms of scoring runs. Their upcoming opponent, Milwaukee, is dealing with significant absences in their starting rotation, including Brandon Woodruff, Aaron Civale, and Tobias Myers. As a result, the Brewers are relying heavily on their bullpen, which has already been under strain in the early stages of the season. With limitations on Alexander's pitch count in his previous outings, it is unlikely that he will pitch deep into the game. In contrast, Martinez is a reliable starting pitcher for Cincinnati, making it likely that the Reds will find success at the plate in this game. Therefore, this is a favorable matchup for Cincinnati, and they are predicted to emerge victorious.

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SportsJaw Reds vs Brewers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Reds vs Brewers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Cincinnati Reds-103 → +110Moved
  • Moneyline · Milwaukee Brewers-115 → -125Moved
  • Spread · Cincinnati Reds-1.5 (+145) → +1.5 (-195)Moved
  • Spread · Milwaukee Brewers+1.5 (-187) → -1.5 (+170)Moved
  • Total · Over8.5 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under8.5 (-110) → 8.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Cincinnati Reds
75-87 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 3-7-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Milwaukee Brewers
103-59 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-04-04T18:14:33.582Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2025-04-03Cincinnati Reds 0 · Milwaukee Brewers 1
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Milwaukee Brewers defeated Cincinnati Reds 3-2

Milwaukee Brewers defeated Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on April 4, 2025, a 1-run decision in the series. Milwaukee Brewers' strongest period was the 5th inning, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Cincinnati Reds +1.5 (-195) spread, Cincinnati Reds covered, while the 5 combined runs finished under the recorded total of 8.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Hustle$Moneyline · Milwaukee Brewers -125Win