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Reds vs Brewers: N.L. Central Showdown Set for Pivotal Rubber Match - Montas vs Rea on the Mound

The Cincinnati Reds will be facing off against the Milwaukee Brewers in a pivotal rubber match in the N.L. Central on Sunday. Frankie Montas will be starting for the Reds, while Colin Rea will be starting for the Brewers. The game will take place at 2:10 p.m. ET at American Family Field in Milwaukee, WI. Milwaukee is the betting favorite with odds opening at -121 and remaining steady.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Reds +110 | Brewers -121
• Spread: Reds +1.5 (-189) | Brewers -1.5 (+165)
• Total: Over/Under 9 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 55%.

Cincinnati vs Milwaukee Stats

Cincinnati Reds

Cincinnati Reds have overcome a slow start to the season and have been on a hot streak, winning 14 of their last 20 games. They have climbed to third place in the N.L. Central, with the bottom four teams all closely packed together. Despite their recent success, they are still 7.0 games behind the first-place Brewers. The Reds lost a close game on Saturday, despite out-hitting Milwaukee. Frankie Montas will start Sunday's game, looking to improve his 3-5 record and 4.55 ERA. With a power ranking of 5, the Reds are ranked 15th in offense and 11th in defense, with a record of 34-35 for the season.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers have had a strong start to the 2024 campaign, currently leading the N.L. Central with a record of 40-29. Despite their success, oddsmakers are still not giving them high odds to win the division, pricing them at just -150. The Brewers continue to defy the odds with their recent 3-1 victory, thanks to a strong pitching performance from Bryse Wilson and a key offensive play from Joey Ortiz. Colin Rea will be starting in Sunday's series finale, coming off a dominant performance against the Blue Jays. The Brewers are ranked 7th in power rankings, with the 8th best defense and the 7th best offense in the league. Their recent matchup against Cincinnati resulted in a 2-1 series win for the Reds.

Brewers Looking Strong as Montas Struggles: Favorable Price for Betters

The Reds have been performing exceptionally well, winning 14 of their last 20 games. However, with Frankie Montas as the starting pitcher, I recommend supporting the Brewers at the current favorable price. Montas recently had a challenging game against the Cubs, giving up four earned runs on five hits in just 1.1 innings, resulting in an elevated 4.55 ERA. In contrast, Colin Rea, the Brewers' pitcher, has been consistent with a 3.31 ERA and impressive performances in his last four starts, boasting a 1.64 ERA over 22.0 innings. Rea has proven to be particularly effective at home, holding a 2.72 ERA and limiting opponents to a .212 batting average. Considering these factors, the Brewers are a solid choice given the current odds.

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