Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers Moneyline Pick & Preview
The Cincinnati Reds (2-4) and Milwaukee Brewers (2-4) kick off the start of their four-game series on Thursday, April 3 at 7:40 PM ET at the American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Current odds from MyBookie show the Brewers as slight favorites with a moneyline at -115.
Cincinnati Reds Betting Preview
The Reds have lost their last two games and are 2-3 over their last five. They are coming off a 1-0 loss to the Texas Rangers, their second consecutive 1-0 loss against them in that series.
Matt McLain currently leads with three home runs. Elly De La Cruz leads with a .333 batting average and eight RBIs. He also shines with a .360 on base percentage and a .667 slugging percentage.
Nick Lodolo (1-0) is expected to start on the mound and is appealing at least on paper to have a good chance to succeed in comparison to the potential starter for the Brewers. He currently has an ERA at 3.00 and a WHIP at 0.83 In the 6.0 innings pitched. Cincinnati has been allowing opposing teams to average a .186 at the plate.
The Reds are putting up .239 at the plate and are getting an on base percentage at .299. They also collectively do well in other offensive areas such as a slugging percentage at .393. This is a good sign if they can find consistency on the offensive end.
Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview
The Brewers are 2-3 in their last five games but have at least won their last two. Their recent success was a 3-2 showing against the Kansas City Royals in 11 innings.
Christian Yelich leads with just a home run, but his batting average is just .183. Brice Turang has accumulated a .320 batting average to lead the offense, as well as four RBIs, an on base percentage at .333, and has an appealing slugging percentage at .440.
Nestor Cortes (0-1) is supposedly getting the start on the mound. He currently has a 36.00 ERA and a 5.50 WHIP, but he did only pitch just 2.0 innings. Their pitching staff has been allowing opponents to average .299, which could be a bad opportunity.
The Brewers are putting up .227 at the plate and have an appealing on base percentage to match the Reds at .295. They also boast a similar slugging percentage with the Reds at .343.
Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick
The best Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers betting odds have been provided by MyBookie. The odds show this to be a close one, with the Brewers supposedly having an edge. Looking at market insights, the Reds have a 53.7 percent likelihood of winning outright.
The Reds are more appealing on both sides of the mound in comparison to the Brewers who have some really bad losses on the schedule so far. Look for the Reds to find success.
Final Pick: Cincinnati Reds -105
