Brewers vs. Reds Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Friday, June 2, 2023

Matt McLain (10 games) will look to add to his hitting streak when the Cincinnati Reds (26-30) and Milwaukee Brewers (29-27) meet Friday at 5:10 PM ET, live on Apple TV+ from Great American Ball Park. Matt McLain and the Reds are listed as underdogs on the moneyline by sportsbooks (+142).

Milwaukee’s Corbin Burnes gets the start, and he’ll go against Cincinnati’s Brandon Williamson.

Brewers vs. Reds Odds

  • Brewers odds to win: -166
  • Reds odds to win: +142
  • Spread: Brewers -1.5
  • Total: 10 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Friday, June 2, 2023
  • Time: 5:10 PM ET
  • TV: Apple TV+
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    Who Will Win Brewers vs. Reds?

    Brewers and Reds Betting Trends

    The Brewers have won 53.6% of the games this season when they were favored on the moneyline (15-13).

    When it has played as moneyline favorites with odds of -166 or shorter, Milwaukee has a 4-4 record (winning 50% of its games).

    This season, the Reds have been the underdog 44 times and won 20, or 45.5%, of those games.

    This season, Cincinnati has won seven of its 18 games, or 38.9%, when it’s the underdog by at least +142 on the moneyline.

    The Brewers have played in 56 games with a set over/under, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 24 times (24-30-2).

    The Reds and their opponents have hit the over in 32 of their 56 games with a total this season.

    Brewers Stats & Insights

    The Brewers are the 25th-highest scoring team in MLB action averaging 3.9 runs per game (221 total).

    Milwaukee ranks 11th in MLB action with 65 home runs. They average 1.2 per game.

    The Brewers rank 26th in the majors with a .230 batting average.

    Milwaukee strikes out 9.3 times per game, the fifth-worst average in baseball.

    The pitching staff for the Brewers has a collective 7.9 K/9, the fifth-worst in the majors.

    Milwaukee’s 4.12 team ERA ranks 12th across all MLB pitching staffs.

    Reds Stats & Insights

    The Reds rank 14th in the majors with 258 total runs scored this season.

    Cincinnati ranks 29th in Major League Baseball with just 43 home runs as a team.

    The Reds have a team batting average of .257 this season, which ranks ninth among MLB teams.

    Cincinnati ranks 25th in strikeouts per game (9.2) among MLB offenses.

    The Reds strike out 9.2 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, seventh-best in MLB.

    Cincinnati has pitched to a 5.01 ERA this season, which ranks 27th in baseball.

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    Brewers Key Players to Watch

    Burnes (4-4) takes the mound for the Brewers in his 12th start of the season. He’s put together a 3.68 ERA in 63 2/3 innings pitched, with 59 strikeouts.

    Christian Yelich leads Milwaukee with a .253 batting average. He’s also hit seven homers and has 24 RBI.

    Rowdy Tellez’s 12 home runs are most among Milwaukee batters. He’s driven in 26 runs this season while slugging .500.

    Brian Anderson leads Milwaukee in runs batted in (30) this season. He has a .239 batting average and a .424 slugging percentage.

    Owen Miller has collected 42 hits this season and has an OBP of .365. He’s slugging .500 on the year.

    Reds Key Players to Watch

    The Reds will send Williamson (0-0) to the mound for his fourth start this season.

    Jonathan India is hitting .277 with 15 doubles, five home runs and 26 walks.

    Spencer Steer has hit eight home runs while hitting .289. Both lead his team.

    Jake Fraley has a team-best 35 runs batted in.

    Nick Senzel is hitting .267 with eight doubles, four home runs and 18 walks.

    Brewers and Reds Injuries

    Brewers: Jesse Winker: 10 Day IL (Neck), Eric Lauer: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Wade Miley: 15 Day IL (Lat strain), J.B. Bukauskas: 15 Day IL (Spine), Matt Bush: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Brandon Woodruff: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Luis Urías: 60 Day IL (Hamstring), Garrett Mitchell: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jason Alexander: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Justin Wilson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Aaron Ashby: 60 Day IL (Labrum), Willy Adames: 7 Day IL (Head)

    Reds: Henry Ramos: 10 Day IL (Hip), Wil Myers: 10 Day IL (Kidney stones), Derek Law: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Nick Lodolo: 15 Day IL (Calf), Casey Legumina: 15 Day IL (Ankle), Reiver Sanmartin: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Connor Overton: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Tony Santillan: 60 Day IL (Back), Vladimir Gutierrez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Joey Votto: 60 Day IL (Bicep/shoulder), Tejay Antone: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Justin Dunn: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), TJ Friedl: day-to-day (Hamstring)

    Brewers vs. Reds Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Reds 5, Brewers 4
  • Total Prediction: Under 10 runs
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