Brewers vs Reds Prediction 9/6/26 MLB Picks Today
Milwaukee Brewers (88-55) vs. Cincinnati Reds (68-74)
September 6, 2026 12:10 pm EDT
The Line: Cincinnati Reds 135 / Milwaukee Brewers -163; Over/Under: 8.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Brewers vs Reds Prediction for this MLB matchup on Sunday, September 6th in the third game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Cincinnati Reds Preview
The Cincinnati Reds have a 68-74 record this season and are sitting in the 5th place of the NL Central. They have a 35-38 home record and are coming off a 5-3 home win against the Brewers. They will face the Dodgers and the Brewers next.
The Cincinnati Reds have a .229 batting average this season, .308 OBP and .398 Slugging percentage. Cincinnati’s pitching staff has a 4.66 ERA and 1.43 WHIP. Elly De La Cruz is the team’s best hitter with a .278 batting average. Sal Stewart leads the team in RBI with 106 and adds a team-high 31 home runs.
Brady Singer (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Reds, and he has a 5-13 record, 4.83 ERA and 1.45 WHIP.
Milwaukee Brewers Preview
The Milwaukee Brewers have a 88-55 record this season and are sitting in the 1st place of the NL Central. They have a 41-30 away record and are coming off a 3-5 road loss against the Reds. They will face the Cubs and the Reds next.
The Milwaukee Brewers have a .256 batting average this season, .339 OBP and .400 Slugging percentage. Milwaukee’s pitching staff has a 3.51 ERA and 1.18 WHIP. Jackson Chourio is the team’s best hitter with a .283 batting average. Brice Turang leads the team in RBI with 82, while Jake Bauers adds a team-high 23 home runs.
Kyle Harrison (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Brewers, and he has a 10-4 record, 3.45 ERA and 1.20 WHIP.
Milwaukee Brewers @ Cincinnati Reds Betting Trends: September 6, 2026
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Brady Singer Record this season: 5-13 ERA: 4.83
- Home Record: 3-6
- Last 5 against Brewers: 2-2
Why the Cincinnati Reds will win
- The Reds have won four of their last five games as underdogs after playing the previous day.
- The Brewers have lost four of their last six games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in 18 of the Brewers’ last 21 games at Great American Ball Park.
- The Brewers have failed to cover the run line in six of their last seven day games against NL opponents following a loss.
- The Brewers have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five games as favorites.
- The Brewers have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four day games against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
- Probable Starting Pitcher: Kyle Harrison Record this season: 10-4 ERA: 3.45
- Road Record: 3-3
- Last 5 against Reds: 1-1
Why the Milwaukee Brewers will win
- The Reds have lost each of their last eight home games against the Brewers following a win.
- The Brewers have won each of their last seven games against the Reds following a road loss.
- The Brewers have covered the run line in eight of their last nine games against the Reds following a loss.
- The Reds have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six home games against the Brewers following a home win.
- The Brewers have led after 3 innings in each of their last six day games against NL opponents.
- The Brewers have won the first inning in each of their last four day games against opponents that held a losing record.
- The Brewers have led after 5 innings in each of their last six day games against NL opponents.
Total Runs Facts
- Each of the Reds’ last four day games against NL opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
- Five of the Brewers’ last six day games against NL opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the last six games between the Brewers and Reds.
- There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in eight of the Brewers’ last nine games as favorites.
Cincinnati Reds Player Prop Facts
- Matt Mclain has hit a home run in each of the Reds’ last three home games against NL Central opponents.
- Brady Singer has recorded five or more strikeouts in five of his last six appearances against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- Sal Stewart has recorded at least one hit in each of the Reds’ last 23 games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- Sal Stewart ranks T10th in the league in Home Runs (31) this season.
Milwaukee Brewers Player Prop Facts
- Kyle Harrison has recorded a win in five of his last six appearances in day games.
- Cooper Pratt has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 road appearances.
- Bo Naylor has hit a home run in three of his last five appearances with his team as a road favorite against NL Central opponents.
- Jake Bauers ranks 3rd amongst qualified players for On Base Percentage (.392) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Reds rank 30th in the league for hits this season (1084).
- The Reds rank 29th in the league for batting average this season (.229).
- The Brewers rank 1st in the league for hits this season (1246).
- The Brewers rank 30th in the league for home runs this season (132).
Brewers vs Reds Prediction
The Brewers are 8-2 in their last 10 meetings against the Reds and are 4-1 in their last 5 visits in Cincinnati.
In this Brewers vs Reds Prediction, the Brewers are coming as -155 road favorites. I like the over in this game, as Harrisson has given up 29 runs across his last 7 road starts and has a 4.66 ERA on the road, while Brady Singer has been bad this season with a 4.83 ERA and 1.45 WHIP and has given up at least three runs in each of his last 8 starts. Both offenses have been clicking lately and they combine for 13.5 runs per game against the opposing starter throw hand in their last 5 games. Take the over 8.5 in this one.