Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Picks & Predictions
The Milwaukee Brewers will face the Cincinnati Reds in the first game of their four-game series on Monday night at Great American Ball Park. Aaron Ashby will start for the
Game outlook
The Milwaukee Brewers will face the Cincinnati Reds in the first game of their four-game series on Monday night at Great American Ball Park. Aaron Ashby will start for the Brewers, while Graham Ashcraft will start for the Reds. Milwaukee has a strong record against Cincinnati in recent games. The Reds are currently favored to win with a -110 line. Game time is 6:40 PM ET.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Brewers -105 | Reds -110
Spread: Brewers -1 (+125) | Reds +1 (-155)
Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 52%.
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers bounced back from a loss to the Mariners with a win in the series finale, securing their first home series win of the season. They look to continue their momentum against the Reds, aiming for their third win in the last four games and the series lead. Milwaukee is currently averaging 4.14 runs per game, with a .253 batting average ranking 11th in the league. Their pitching has been solid, allowing 3.71 runs per game and holding opponents to a .222 batting average. Ashby will be making his first start of the season, with a 0-1 record against the Reds. Milwaukee is ranked 20th in offense and 8th in defense, with a power ranking of 3 and a 6-2 record for the season.
Cincinnati Reds Analysis
In the recent series, the Cincinnati Reds experienced their first series loss of the season, but are looking to rebound with a win over the Brewers. The team is currently averaging 5.63 runs per game and has a strong offense, ranking 9th in the league. Spencer Steer has been a standout player for the Reds, leading the team in batting average, home runs, and RBI. On the pitching side, the team has been solid, giving up 4.13 runs per game. Ashcraft will need to improve in his next start after a recent loss to Philadelphia. The Reds have a power ranking of 17 and have an overall record of 75-87. In their last three matchups, Milwaukee went 1-2 against Cincinnati.