The MLB baseball betting odds board sees a clash between Cincinnati and Milwaukee on Friday, with the host Reds trying to win for themselves and reward betting fans who pick them on the moneyline.
The Cincinnati Reds will rely on Anthony DeSclafani to turn in a quality outing on the mound in this one, while Matt Garza will be his counterpart for the Milwaukee Brewers. Anthony DeSclafani is 3-0 this season, and Matt Garza is 1-2.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had installed the Cincinnati Reds as -125 moneyline favorites in this particular MLB betting odds matchup. The total, meanwhile, was set early at 9.5 before betting at Sportsbook started to move the line.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 4.7-3.2 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
The Cincinnati Reds sport a record of 32-57 heading into this matchup, while the Milwaukee Brewers sit at 38-49 on the season Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Cincinnati vs Milwaukee injuries news.
The Cincinnati Reds vs Milwaukee Brewers odds would favor the Brewers if the betting lines were set according to our power ranks. Cincinnati is rated No. 29 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Milwaukee is at No. 26.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Cincinnati Reds No. 19 ranked offense (4.22 runs per game) against a Milwaukee Brewers defense and pitching staff that sits at No. 23 at 4.8 runs allowed per game. The Cincinnati Reds have been averaging 7.98 hits per game, less than the Milwaukee Brewers have managed so far this season (8.05 hits on average).
Milwaukee brings the No. 23-rated defense to this matchup, facing the Reds's No. 30-ranked defense.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Milwaukee batters were mowed down by M Leake in their last start, falling 5-1 against St. Louis while striking out 10 times on Sunday at Miller Park.
The Reds endured a 7-3 loss at the hands of the Marlins on Sunday, with Cody Reed throwing 4.2 innings of 7-hit ball at Marlins Park.
Next Betting Matchups
Milwaukee at Cincinnati, Saturday, July 16th