The Cincinnati Reds will visit the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Thursday, April 03, 2025. The game is set to start at 7:40 PM and will be played under the lights. As the regular season kicks off, both teams look to build on their spring training performances.

Reds vs. Brewers Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: Reds MoneyLine: -101. Nick Lodolo had a solid spring training and a good first game. Nestor Cortes struggled in his first game, which gives the Reds an edge.
• Over/Under Prediction: Over 7.5 (-112). Both teams have shown some power with home runs early in the season. Cortes’ high ERA suggests runs could be scored.

Team Trends

• The Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers both have a 2-4 record this season.
• In spring training, Hunter Greene of the Reds pitched 7 innings with 8 strikeouts against the Texas Rangers.
• The Brewers’ Freddy Peralta pitched 8 innings with 8 strikeouts in a spring training win over the Kansas City Royals.
• Milwaukee Brewers lost two high-scoring games to the New York Yankees in spring training, with scores of 12-3 and 20-9.
• In a spring training game, Austin Wynns and Matt McLain each hit a home run for the Reds against the San Francisco Giants.

Reds vs Brewers Preview

The Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers are set for an evening game at American Family Field. The Reds will have Nick Lodolo on the mound. Lodolo started the season strong against the Giants, pitching six innings with an ERA of 3.00. He showed control with no walks and only one home run allowed.

The Brewers will counter with Nestor Cortes. Cortes struggled in his first game against the Yankees, allowing eight runs in just two innings. He will aim to improve his performance at home. Both pitchers are left-handed, which could influence the batting lineups for each team.

Brewers’ Early Season Performance and Key Players

The Milwaukee Brewers are starting their regular season with a few games under their belt. Brice Turang has been a standout, playing six games with a batting average of .320. He is dealing with shoulder soreness but is expected to play. Jackson Chourio and Christian Yelich are also key players for the Brewers. Chourio has a batting average of .286 with one home run. Yelich, despite a slow start with a .118 average, has managed to contribute three RBIs. Nestor Cortes is the starting pitcher for the Brewers. His first game of the season was challenging, with an ERA of 36.00 after two innings. The Brewers’ team ERA is currently 7.81, which ranks them 29th in the league.

Cincinnati Reds: Strong Start and Key Players

The Cincinnati Reds are off to a solid start this season. Elly De La Cruz is leading the team with a .333 batting average. He has hit two home runs and driven in eight runs over six games. Matt McLain has also been contributing to the Reds’ offense. He has a .250 batting average with three home runs. McLain has scored seven runs and has five RBIs. Christian Encarnacion-Strand is expected to play despite a hand injury. He has a .235 batting average and one home run. Nick Lodolo is the starting pitcher for the Reds, with an ERA of 3.00 in his first game.

Final Betting Pick

The Reds MoneyLine at -101 looks promising due to Nick Lodolo’s strong start to the season. Lodolo pitched six innings with a 3.00 ERA in his first game. His solid spring training performance, with a 2.46 ERA over four starts, adds confidence to this pick.

The Over 7.5 (-112) also seems reasonable. Both teams have shown power with home runs early in the season. Nestor Cortes struggled in his first game, allowing eight runs in just two innings. This suggests the potential for a high-scoring game.

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