Milwaukee vs Cincinnati Reds MLB Betting Prediction

MLB Milwaukee vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction 4/10/2024

The Milwaukee Brewers (7-3) travel to face off against the Cincinnati Reds (6-5) on Wednesday, April 10th. This game will be played at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati and televised on BSOH. The Brewers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Reds are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Reds. First pitch is set for 6:40 ET.

Brewers vs Reds

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The Brewers and Reds played a low-scoring game in the previous game of this series, with the Brewers coming out on top by a score of 9-5. Joe Ross got the win for Milwaukee, while Frankie Montas took the loss for the Reds.

Milwaukee’s offense got off to a fast start, putting up three runs in the 3rd inning and adding two more in the 5th. The Reds didn’t get on the board until the 4th inning and didn’t score again until the 7th. The Brewers put the game out of reach with three runs in the 7th.

Despite not hitting a home run, the Brewers had three different players drive in three runs. Christian Yelich went 2/4 with a double, while both Blake Perkins and Sal Frelick drove in three runs. Perkins also stole a base.

Wade Miley Gets The Start For The Brewers

Wade Miley is coming off a season in which he made 23 starts and finished with a record of 9-4. His ERA for the season was 3.14, and he made a total of nine quality starts. Miley’s WHIP for the season was 1.14, and he allowed a total of 16 home runs. In terms of strikeouts, Miley averaged 5.91 per nine innings and finished the season with a K/BB ratio of 2.1. Last season, Miley faced the Reds, and his FIP for the season was 4.69.

Brewers Offense Breakdown

Based on our projections, William Contreras has the best chance to have a big day at the plate for the Brewers. His total hits projection is 2nd best in the league today. Christian Yelich is 4th in the league in terms of hits projections, and his home run projection is 10th best in the league. Rhys Hoskins has the best odds to hit a home run for the Brewers, as his home run projection is 4th best in the league.

Currently, the Reds are in 4th place in the NL Central, trailing the Cubs by 1.5 games. They are 2.5 games behind the Brewers for the division lead. Cincinnati has a 1-1 record against division opponents so far this season.

At home, the Reds have gone 4-4, while they are 2-1 on the road. They have a 3-3 record as the favorite and are 3-2 as the underdog. In their current series against the Brewers, they have a 2-1 record.

When looking at the Reds’ run line record, it’s clear that they have been a tough team to predict. They are 5-6 overall, but just 3-5 at home. They have been a solid bet on the run line on the road, going 2-1. They are 2-4 on the run line as the favorite and 3-2 as the underdog. Their average run differential is +0.5 runs per game, but in their wins, it jumps to +3.0 runs per game.

The Reds have been a consistent over team this season, with a combined run average of 10.6 runs per game. Their over/under record is 8-3, and they have hit the over in their last two games. When the over/under line is set at 9 runs, they are 0-1, and their games have had an average over/under line of 9 runs. Overall, 54.5% of their games have had over/under lines set above 9 runs.

Hunter Greene Gets The Start For The Reds

Hunter Greene will be making his third start of the season for the Reds, coming into the game with a 0-0 record. He has gone 6 innings in each of his first two starts, giving up 2 earned runs in his first outing and 1 in his second. He has 13 strikeouts and has given up a total of 8 hits and 5 walks.

Reds Offense Breakdown

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For the Reds, we have Spencer Steer projected to have the most hits on the team, with his total being the 25th highest in the league today. Christian Encarnacion-Strand is not far behind in terms of total hits, and he has the best odds to hit a home run for the Reds. In terms of home run projections, Jonathan India is 15th in the league today, while Spencer Steer is 13th. Christian Encarnacion-Strand’s home run projection is 10th best in the league today.

 

Brewers vs Reds Prediction

 

Our pick for today’s Brewers vs. Reds matchup is to take the Brewers on the money line, with the payout currently sitting at +113. We actually have the Brewers winning this one by a score of 6-5, and with the over/under line at 9 runs, you could also look to take the over.

Looking at the starting pitchers, Hunter Greene is projected to finish with seven strikeouts, which is the highest among all starters today. However, we have him finishing with the 15th most fantasy points among starters, so we would stay away from him in this one.


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