In this article, we will formulate a Brewers vs Reds betting prediction for this MLB showdown on Monday, April 8th at the Great American Ballpark. We will take a look at:
-The Milwaukee Brewers recent form and recent player performance
-TheCincinnati Reds recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Brewers and Reds
Brewers Offense Breaks Out
The Brewers’ offense was sure impressive on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners, putting up 12 runs, and they ended up winning by eight. William Conteras had quite the game, hitting two home ryan and driving in five RBIs. The Brewers are averaging 4.14 runs, while their pitching is giving up 3.86 runs per game. The offense is ranked 19th in the league, while the defense is ranked 9th. Jackson Chourio has hit two home runs and driven in seven RBIs. Getting the start for the Brewers will be Aaron Ashby, and this will be his first start of the season.
Reds Offense Looks to Bounce Back
The Reds on Sunday faced off against the New York Mets, and the offense only managed one run. The Reds overall are averaging 5.1 runs, while their pitching is giving up 4.33 runs per game. In this game, the Reds need to find a way to get the offense going, or this could end up being a long game. Getting the start for the Reds will be Graham Ashcraft, who sits with an 0-1 record and an ERA of 3.00.
Cincinnati Reds Team Facts
- The Reds have won each of their last 10 Monday home games.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in seven of the last eight games between the Brewers and Reds.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Reds’ last three games as favorites against NL Central opponents.
- The Reds have trailed after 5 innings in three of their last four games as favorites against NL Central opponents.
- The Reds have led after 3 innings in each of their last three home night games.
Milwaukee Brewers Team Facts
- The Brewers have won each of their last eight games at Great American Ball Park against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
- The Brewers have covered the run line in each of their last 13 games as road underdogs.
- The Brewers have led after 5 innings in each of their last four games as underdogs.
- The Brewers have led after 3 innings in each of their last three games as underdogs.
- The Brewers have led after 7 innings in each of their last four games as road underdogs against National League opponents.
Brewers vs Reds Prediction
The Brewers are going to struggle here. Ashcraft might sit with an 0-1 record, but he has a low ERA of 3.00 and he’s going to step up in a big way here. The Brewers are averaging 4.14 runs overall this season, and they aren’t going to get close to that number here. The Reds are averaging 5.1 runs per game, and they are going to find some success against Ashby. Back the Reds on the money line.