Cincinnati Reds Starter John Lamb Out to Silence Milwaukee Brewers Bats in MLB Contest

A key battle on the MLB betting odds menu sees the visiting Milwaukee Brewers dueling the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday at Great American Ball Park.

Jimmy Nelson gets the ball in front of a hostile crowd for the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday; he's 5-7 on the season. The Cincinnati Reds, meanwhile, will counter with John Lamb, who will be looking to improve on his 1-6 mark.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Cincinnati Reds as -105 on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 9.5 for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 5.4-3.0 win for the Reds. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming MLB matchups here.

Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Cincinnati (33-57) will face the 38-50 Brewers in this tilt. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cincinnati vs Milwaukee injuries news.

The Cincinnati Reds sit at No. 29 in the current MLB power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Milwaukee Brewers sit at No. 26 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

On offense, it's a battle between the Cincinnati Reds and its No. 21-rated batting order, averaging 4.23 runs per nine innings, against the No. 26 line up of the Milwaukee Brewers at 3.93 runs per outing.

Comparing defensive stats, Milwaukee owns the No. 26-rated road mark, allowing 5 runs per game on the highway. Cincinnati, on the other hand, rates No. 19 in scoring at home.