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Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: April 9, 2024 at 6:40 PM ET

Venue: Great American Ball Park — Cincinnati, Ohio

Article updated Apr 8, 10:35 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Milwaukee Brewers and the Cincinnati Reds are set to face off in an upcoming game, with Joe Ross starting for the Brewers and Frankie Montas for the Reds. Both teams have

Game outlook

The Milwaukee Brewers and the Cincinnati Reds are set to face off in an upcoming game, with Joe Ross starting for the Brewers and Frankie Montas for the Reds. Both teams have been performing well at the start of the season, with Milwaukee holding a 6-2 record and Cincinnati at 5-4. Ross is coming off a strong performance against the Twins, while Montas had a solid outing against the Phillies. The Reds are currently favored to win the game.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Brewers +129 | Reds -145

Spread: Brewers +1.5 (-155) | Reds -1.5 (+130)

Total: Over/Under 9.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Cincinnati will win straight-up is 59%.

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers have been excelling at the plate this season, ranking fifth in baseball with a .788 team OPS and scoring an average of 4.56 runs per game. They have displayed power with 12 total home runs, tied for sixth in MLB. Catcher William Contreras stands out with a batting average of .375, two home runs, eight RBIs, and seven runs scored. Pitcher Joe Ross has been impressive on the mound, ranking in the 93rd percentile in various statistics according to Baseball Savant. Despite a number of players on the injury report, including Jakob Junis and Brandon Woodruff, the Brewers have managed to achieve a 6-3 record and hold a power ranking of 3, ranking ninth in offense and defense.

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Cincinnati Reds Analysis

The Cincinnati Reds have been performing well offensively in the early stages of the regular season, with a team slash line of .242/.315/.419 and averaging 4.6 runs per game. They have shown aggressiveness on the base paths with 18 stolen bases on 22 attempts, leading the league in this area. Left fielder Spencer Steer has been particularly impressive, hitting 13-for-33 with three home runs, 12 RBIs, eight runs scored, and two stolen bases without being caught. Pitcher Frankie Montas, who has recently returned from shoulder surgery, has been utilizing a five-pitch arsenal effectively, particularly his fastball. His performance against the Brewers, however, resulted in him giving up four runs on four hits. The team's injury report shows several key players are sidelined, including Tejay Antone, Sam Moll, Matt McLain, Alex Young, Brandon Williamson, Nick Lodolo, TJ Friedl, and Ian Gibaut. In terms of rankings, the Cincinnati Reds hold the 14th spot overall but are ranked 10th for offense, scoring an average of 5.11 runs per game. The team has a record of 6-4, with Milwaukee winning 2 out of their last 3 matchups against Cincinnati.

Reds poised for victory with dominant pitching and aggressive baserunning against Milwaukee

Joe Ross faced control issues in his first major league start since the 2021 season, whereas Frankie Montas demonstrated dominance on the mound for the Reds. The Cincinnati team aggressively utilizes opportunities on the basepaths to maintain pressure on Milwaukee. Taking into account these factors, the Reds are poised to secure a victory at home in this matchup.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Milwaukee Brewers+133 → +115Moved
  • Moneyline · Cincinnati Reds-147 → -132Moved
  • Spread · Milwaukee Brewers+1.5 (-150) → +1.5 (-170)Moved
  • Spread · Cincinnati Reds-1.5 (+135) → -1.5 (+145)Moved
  • Total · Over9.5 (-110) → 9.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under9.5 (-110) → 9.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Milwaukee Brewers
103-59 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Cincinnati Reds
75-87 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-04-09T02:35:21.996Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Milwaukee Brewers have been excelling at the plate this season, ranking fifth in baseball with a .788 team OPS and scoring an average of 4.56 runs per game. They have displayed power with 12 total home runs, tied for sixth in MLB. Catcher William Contreras stands out with a batting average of .375, two home runs, eight RBIs, and seven runs scored. Pitcher Joe Ross has been impressive on the mound, ranking in the 93rd percentile in various statistics according to Baseball Savant. Despite a number of players on the injury report, including Jakob Junis and Brandon Woodruff, the Brewers have managed to achieve a 6-3 record and hold a power ranking of 3, ranking ninth in offense and defense.

The Cincinnati Reds have been performing well offensively in the early stages of the regular season, with a team slash line of .242/.315/.419 and averaging 4.6 runs per game. They have shown aggressiveness on the base paths with 18 stolen bases on 22 attempts, leading the league in this area. Left fielder Spencer Steer has been particularly impressive, hitting 13-for-33 with three home runs, 12 RBIs, eight runs scored, and two stolen bases without being caught. Pitcher Frankie Montas, who has recently returned from shoulder surgery, has been utilizing a five-pitch arsenal effectively, particularly his fastball. His performance against the Brewers, however, resulted in him giving up four runs on four hits. The team's injury report shows several key players are sidelined, including Tejay Antone, Sam Moll, Matt McLain, Alex Young, Brandon Williamson, Nick Lodolo, TJ Friedl, and Ian Gibaut. In terms of rankings, the Cincinnati Reds hold the 14th spot overall but are ranked 10th for offense, scoring an average of 5.11 runs per game. The team has a record of 6-4, with Milwaukee winning 2 out of their last 3 matchups against Cincinnati.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-04-08Milwaukee Brewers 8 · Cincinnati Reds 10
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Milwaukee Brewers defeated Cincinnati Reds 9-5

Milwaukee Brewers defeated Cincinnati Reds 9-5 on April 9, 2024, a 4-run decision in the series. Milwaukee Brewers' strongest period was the 3rd inning, when it outscored its opponent 3-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Milwaukee Brewers +1.5 (-170) spread, Milwaukee Brewers covered, while the 14 combined runs finished over the recorded total of 9.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • Sammy52Moneyline · Milwaukee Brewers +133Win
  • TphamMoneyline · Cincinnati Reds -147Loss
  • JtgarciaMoneyline · Cincinnati Reds -147Loss
  • GustavosintoTotal · Over 9.5 (-110)Win
  • EmcMoneyline · Milwaukee Brewers -147Win
  • RainmanMoneyline · Milwaukee Brewers +133Win
  • JtmcentireMoneyline · Cincinnati Reds -145Loss
  • JohnmiznerTotal · Over 9.5 (-110)Win
  • DemarcusBryantMoneyline · Cincinnati Reds -145Loss
  • AdrianMariucciMoneyline · Milwaukee Brewers +129Win
  • CoversMoneyline · Cincinnati Reds -145Loss
  • MiamimikeMoneyline · Cincinnati Reds -147
Loss
  • MikeVargasTotal · Under 9.5 (-110)Loss