Two teams vying for the lead in the National League Central division meet head-to-head on Monday as the Cincinnati Reds (55-46) visit the Milwaukee Brewers (55-45).
- Reds vs Brewers Game Info
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- Reds vs Brewers Prediction & Pick
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Reds vs Brewers Game Info
- Date:'Monday, July 24, 2023
- Time:'8:10 p.m. ET
- Venue:'American Family Field — Milwaukee, WI
- Coverage:'Bally Sports Ohio and Bally Sports Wisconsin
Talk about an important series in July. This one could go a long way in determining which team ends up winning the NL Central. Cincinnati enters fresh off sweeping the Arizona Diamondbacks over the weekend, while Milwaukee is coming off a series in which it lost two of three to the Atlanta Braves.
Reds vs Brewers Odds & Spread
- Moneyline:'CIN: (+100) | MIL: (-118)
- Spread:'CIN: -1.5 (+164) | MIL: +1.5 (-200)
- Total:'9 — Over: (-120) | Under: (-102)
The Brewers enter this contest as slight home favorites on the moneyline per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 8:10 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 9 runs with the Over favored at -120 odds.
Reds vs Brewers Betting Trends
- Cincinnati is 15-3 straight up in its last 18 away games.
- The total has hit the under in nine of Cincinnati's last 11 games.
- Milwaukee is 6-1 straight up in its last seven games against the NL Central.
- The total has hit the under in nine of Milwaukee's last 10 games.
Reds vs Brewers Prediction & Pick
This is likely not a game that will be decided by starting pitching. Graham Ashcraft gets the call for the Reds behind a 5.77 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 18 appearances (5-7 record). On the other side, Colin Rea takes the mound for the Brewers with a 4.64 ERA and 1.21 WHIP in 17 appearances (5-4 record).
Getting batters on base early and bringing them around to score will be crucial. That bodes well for the Reds considering they rank seventh in the first five innings runs per game (2.90). Milwaukee only ranks 21st (2.44) as its offense tends to need time to warm up. That is a worrisome issue on Monday.
Spotting the Reds an early lead would not only help Ashcraft feel more comfortable on the mound, but it would give Cincinnati hitters more confidence at the plate. That has what has guided the Reds to 15 wins in their last 18 road games as no one is afraid to step up for the team at any given time.
Final Score Prediction:'Reds: 4 | Brewers: 3
Reds vs Brewers Best Bet
This best bet has everything to do with recent betting trends. The total has hit the under in nine of Mlwaukee's last 10 games and in nine of Cincinna ti's last 11 games. The under has also cashed in four of the last five head-to-head matchups between these teams. Seemingly every pitcher on the roster has found a groove for these two teams and that can be expected to continue on Monday.