Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds Preview

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Aug 16, 8:10 PM | GrassMiller Park

Cincinnati Reds vs Milwaukee Brewers Odds

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The baseball wagering menu sees a clash between Milwaukee and Cincinnati on Friday, with the host Brewers trying to win for themselves and reward bettors who back them on the moneyline.

The match puts starter Mike Leake for the Reds on the hill facing Tom Gorzelanny for the Brewers. Leake brings a 10-5 mark to the game, while Gorzelanny is 2-3 to date on the season.



View Cincinnati vs Milwaukee Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Brewers as +123 underdogs on the moneyline for this contest. The over under was hovering near 8 for bettors hoping to turn a profit on totals at Sportsbook.

Power Rankings:
The Brewers - Reds odds would favor the Reds if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Milwaukee is rated No. 11 in the current National League Odds Shark poll, while Cincinnati is at No. 3 in the National League.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Milwaukee's No. 8-rated National League offense, averaging 3.9 runs per game, against a Reds defense that ranks No. 3 in the National League at 3.6 in runs allowed per game. The Brewers have averaged 8.6 hits per game so far, more than Reds batters have averaged on the year (8.4 hits per game).

Defensively, Cincinnati features the National League's No. 1-rated defense on the road, allowing 3.4 runs per game. Milwaukee, meanwhile, comes in at No. 9 in the National League at home, scoring 3.9 runs per game.

Cincinnati won its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Brewers on August 15. Bettors who backed the Reds at -139 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window. Cincinnati rolled to a 2-1 win against Milwaukee on Thursday, as Tony Cingrani and the Reds' bats led the team to victory at Miller Park.




Cincinnati Reds Trends:
When playing on Friday are 6-4
Before playing Milwaukee are 4-6
After playing Milwaukee are 7-3
After a win are 6-4

Milwaukee Brewers Trends:
When playing on Friday are 5-5
Before playing Cincinnati are 4-6
After playing Cincinnati are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4


A few Reds at Brewers trends to consider:
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Cincinnati is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati's last 5 games when playing on the road against Milwaukee
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee's last 5 games when playing at home against Cincinnati
The total has gone UNDER in 13 of Milwaukee's last 15 games at home
Milwaukee is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games when playing at home against Cincinnati


Next up:
Cincinnati at Milwaukee, Saturday, August 17

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