Next up on our MLB schedule of betting picks and predictions is an NL Central clash between the Milwaukee Brewers (32-27, 16-15 Away) and Cincinnati Reds (26-33, 14-17 Home). First pitch on Monday night from Great American Ball Park is scheduled for 7:10 pm EST. Will be broadcast locally.
This is the fourth and final matchup of this wraparound weekend series between these two MLB teams. The Brewers are looking for the sweep after taking the first three on the road. Monday’s series finale will feature a pitching matchup between Milwaukee’s Julio Teheran (1-1, 0.82 ERA) and the Reds’ Andrew Abbott, who will be making his MLB debut.
Please continue reading for our Brewers vs Reds betting prediction.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds Odds
Moneyline: According to the MLB odds, the Reds are the moneyline favorites on Monday (-125), meanwhile, the Brewers are -103.
Run Line: Cincy is +160 on the run line. The brewers are -200, getting a run and a half.
Over/Under: The over/under is set at 9.5 runs.
This is one of eight MLB games on the Monday slate, so it should attract some considerable action. Keep reading for our final Brewers vs Reds betting pick.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds Information
Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds
Location of the game: Great American Ball Park. Cincinnati, OH.
Date & Time: Monday, June 5. 7:10 pm ET.
How to watch: Bally Sports Regional Networks
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds Analysis
Milwaukee Brewers Performance Recap and Analysis
By virtue of their three-game winning streak coming into the week, the Brew Crew find themselves atop the NL Central when checking the MLB standings. It’s not an incredibly comfortable lead just yet, however, as they’re just a half game up on the Pirates.
Their 5-1 win on Sunday ensured their first road series victory since the middle of April and put them above .500 away from home for the first time since May 16.
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Key Injuries
Whenever you’re considering making Milwaukee Brewers picks, you have to check the injury report. The Brewers are one of the most injured teams in baseball, with three players being forced to leave a game early in just the last 10 days alone.
However, good news appears to be on the horizon as Willy Adames put in a productive rehab assignment, and Luis Urías is expected back in the lineup this week for the first time since injuring his hamstring on Opening Day.
Betting Trends to Know
The Brewers are 5-1 in their last six when their opponent allows five runs or more in their previous game. And the Under is 4-0 in their last 4 four when their opponent scores two runs or less in their previous game.
Cincinnati Reds Performance Recap and Analysis
Last week, the Reds were in the midst of a five-game winning streak, matching a season high. But it ended this past Thursday, and they haven’t won again since, dropping their next four coming into Monday’s matchup. Cincy is now in fourth place in the division, but all five teams are separated by just 7.5 games in the most up-for-grabs division in baseball.
Key Injuries
The Cincinnati Reds odds of winning the World Series are among the highest available, and it doesn’t help that they’re missing three of their key pieces. Joey Votto is back in Louisville on a rehab assignment, TJ is back on the IL because of a hamstring, and Hunter Greene is having his next start pushed back until Sunday due to some stiffness in his hip.
Betting Trends to Know
The Reds are 13-30 in their last 43 vs. the National League Central and 2-10 in their last 12 during game 4 of a series.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds Betting Picks
- Moneyline: Brewers -103
- Run Line: Brewers -200
- Over/Under: Over 9.5 runs
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cincinnati Reds Prediction
The Brewers are gunning for their first four-game sweep of the season, but to be fair, it’s just their third opportunity all year. The Reds are reeling a bit and now turn to the 6th best prospect in their system to try to stop the bleeding. Teheran has only allowed one earned run since his return to the bigs for the first time since 2011.
No need to take the extra run and a half on Monday; the Brewers will take advantage of a tired bullpen after what should be a shorter start for Abbott.
Our final Brewers vs Reds betting prediction is Milwaukee on the moneyline.
- MLB Pick: Brewers ML (-103)
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