The Cincinnati Reds (56-81) take on the Milwaukee Brewers (74-66) Sunday in the finale of a 3-game set at American Family Field. First pitch is set for 2:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Reds vs. Brewers odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: Brewers lead 9-5
The Reds flamed out Saturday as they were only able to muster up 1 hit in a 5-1 loss to the Brewers. The L snapped their 3-game win streak, but they’ve still won 6 of their last 10 games overall and 3 of their last 4 against Milwaukee. They’re going to have a much tougher task Sunday going up against Milwaukee’s ace.
The Brew Crew are now 5-5 over the last 10 games but still trail the St. Louis Cardinals by 8 games in the division. SS Willy Adames hit his career-high 27th homer Saturday in the victory. They’ll be tall favorites with RHP Brandon Woodruff on the hill Sunday.
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Reds at Brewers projected starters
RHP Justin Dunn vs. RHP Brandon Woodruff
Dunn (1-2, 4.82 ERA) makes his 7th start. He has a 1.43 WHIP, 4.5 BB/9 and 6.4 K/9 in 28 IP.
- Last start against Chicago Cubs Tuesday: 4 2/3 IP, 3 ER, 4 H, 4 BB and 1 K
- Much better on the road with a 3.98 ERA and 1.38 WHIP vs. 7.04 ERA and 1.57 WHIP at home
Woodruff (9-4, 3.41 ERA) makes his 23rd start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 10.5 K/9 in 121 1/3 IP.
- 2 starts vs. Cincinnati this year: 1-1, 7.20 ERA, 10 IP, 12 H, 8 ER, 2 BB and 18 K
- Was stellar in his last start at the Colorado Rockies Tuesday: 7 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 BB and 5 K
Reds at Brewers odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:32 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Reds +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Brewers -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (+105) | Brewers -1.5 (-130)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -125 | U: +100)
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Reds at Brewers picks and predictions
Prediction
Brewers 4, Reds 2
Money line
The Brewers get it done Sunday and take the series. However, we’re not taking the -300 ML. Instead, put a HALF-UNIT on BREWERS FIRST 5 INNINGS (-170) at a much more reasonable price.
Run line/Against the spread
With the Reds only able to get 1 hit against a pitcher with an ERA over 4 Saturday, Woodruff should keep things quiet. Milwaukee’s bullpen is in good shape with closer RHP Devin Williams only throwing 12 pitches since Monday. Woodruff goes 7, and Williams should have 2 innings in him to close the door.
Take the BREWERS -1.5 (-130).
Over/Under
The Brewers have scored 13 runs in the last 4 games and are nothing to write home about offensively. Woodruff should keep the Reds from scoring more than 2. Milwaukee is just 3-6-1 O/U over the last 10. There is a 100% chance of rain, which means the roof will likely be closed.
LEAN UNDER 7.5 (+100).
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