The Cincinnati Reds will try to be nasty hosts on Friday when the Milwaukee Brewers pay a visit to Great American Ball Park.
It's a pitching duel between Keyvius Sampson for the Cincinnati Reds (2-2 on the year) and Matt Garza for Milwaukee Brewers (6-14 so far).
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Those going with the Cincinnati Reds in this one found them listed on the odds board as moneyline favorites of -124 at Sportsbook for Friday's contest. The betting total was hovering near 8.5 at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 4.1-3.8 win for the Brewers on Friday. 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
55-77 Cincinnati battles the Brewers, currently with a 58-75 mark. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cincinnati vs Milwaukee injuries news.
According to MLB Power Rankings here, it's the No. 23-ranked Cincinnati Reds and the No. 21-rated Milwaukee Brewers in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Cincinnati Reds No. 24 ranked offense (4.01 runs per game) against a Milwaukee Brewers defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 23 at 4.53 runs allowed per game. The Cincinnati Reds have been averaging 8.6 hits per game, more than the Milwaukee Brewers have managed so far this season (8.52 hits on average).
Pitching and defensive stats are important baseball handicapping betting factors and Cincinnati has the No. 22-ranked defense. In the other dugout, the Brewers own the No. 23 mark in runs allowed.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Milwaukee looks to continue its winning ways following a victory last time out against the Pirates, a 5-3 final on Thursday in support of Taylor Jungmann at Miller Park.
Cincinnati hopes solid pitching and defense that led to their last victory - a 10-strikeout performance from R Iglesias - will prevail again after their 7-4 victory against Chicago at Wrigley Field.
Next Betting Matchups
Milwaukee at Cincinnati, Saturday, September 5th