Cincinnati Reds vs Milwaukee Brewers Betting Picks & Predictions
In an NL Central matchup, the Milwaukee Brewers are set to host the Cincinnati Reds on Friday at 8:10 p.m. EST at American Family Field. The Brewers are leading the division
Game outlook
In an NL Central matchup, the Milwaukee Brewers are set to host the Cincinnati Reds on Friday at 8:10 p.m. EST at American Family Field. The Brewers are leading the division with a 103-59 record, while the Reds are at the bottom with a 55-59 record. Despite this, the Reds are only five games back of the final wild-card spot. The Brewers are favored with a -153 money line, and the total runs are set at 8.5. Starting pitchers will be Carson Spiers for the Reds and Aaron Civale for the Brewers. Milwaukee opened as the betting favorite at -129, with the current line at Milwaukee -135.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Reds +122 | Brewers -135
Spread: Reds +1.5 (-170) | Brewers -1.5 (+150)
Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 57%.
Cincinnati Reds
The Cincinnati Reds suffered a 6-4 loss to the Miami Marlins, with TJ Friedl providing the only offense with a grand slam in the seventh inning. Starting pitcher Andrew Abbott struggled, giving up five runs in the first inning. Trades made before the deadline indicate a shift towards rebuilding for the Reds. Elly De La Cruz leads the team in home runs and total bases, while Jake Fraley has the highest batting average and Jonathan India leads in OBP. Hunter Greene leads the pitching staff in ERA and strikeouts. Carson Spiers will be looking to improve his performance in August after a rocky start to the season. Despite their current record, the Reds are still in the playoff hunt.