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Reds vs Brewers Showdown: Greene ready to take on Peralta in NL Central divisional series opener

The Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers are set to resume their NL Central divisional series on Friday at American Family Field with a 7:10 p.m. CT first pitch. The Reds will have Hunter Greene on the mound, boasting a 4-2 record with a 3.61 ERA and 1.15 WHIP this season. The Brewers will counter with Freddy Peralta, who holds a 4-3 record with a 3.95 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in his starts. Milwaukee is the betting favorite with a line opening at -132 and current at -135.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds +119 | Brewers -135
• Spread: Reds +1.5 (-178) | Brewers -1.5 (+155)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 57%.

Cincinnati vs Milwaukee Stats

Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati recently split a two-game series with Cleveland, bringing their overall record to 33-35. The team is 8-2 in its last ten games, moving within two games of reaching the .500 mark. The Reds rank 19th in OBP, 21st in OPS, 17th in home runs, and 14th in RBI. On the pitching side, Cincinnati's staff has a 3.87 ERA and 1.25 WHIP, ranking 12th and 13th respectively. In the upcoming series opener, Greene will be on the mound for the Reds after a recent strong performance against the Cubs. Despite a rough outing against the Brewers in April, Greene holds a 2-0 record with a 2.97 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in road starts this season. Research on the top sportsbooks promos is advised for those interested in betting on Cincinnati's games.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers recently won two out of three games against the Toronto Blue Jays and currently hold a 6.5-game lead in the NL Central race. The team ranks 3rd in OBP, 6th in OPS, 14th in home runs, and 6th in RBI. Their pitching staff has a 3.74 ERA and 1.25 WHIP. Pitcher Peralta will start on Friday, with a 2-0 record and 3.90 ERA in five home starts this year. In his last outing, he allowed four runs on four hits and five walks. The Brewers have a power ranking of 7 and are ranked 7th in offense and 9th in defense, with a 40-28 overall record. Cincinnati recently won 2 out of 3 matchups against Milwaukee.

Greene poised for success against Brewers despite past struggles, Peralta's performance raises concerns for Reds

In an upcoming matchup, I believe Greene will deliver a strong performance despite previous struggles against the Brewers. His track record of limiting opponents to two or fewer runs in the majority of his starts, coupled with a solid performance in May, suggests he is poised for success. With an Expected ERA lower than his actual ERA, Greene's consistency indicates positive regression is likely.

On the other hand, the Reds have been performing well recently with a strong batting average and run production this month. However, Peralta's recent struggles on the mound raise concerns about his ability to contain the Brewers' offense. While the Reds have faced recent losses against the Brewers, I anticipate they will put forth a strong effort to secure a much-needed victory in the upcoming game.

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