Reds vs. Brewers Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats & Best Bets – Sunday, June 4, 2023

The Cincinnati Reds (26-32) stumble into Sunday’s matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers (31-27) looking to break a three-game losing streak. The contest starts at 1:40 PM ET on BSOH with the Reds listed as -118 favorites to right the ship.

Cincinnati’s Ben Lively gets the start, and he’ll go against Milwaukee’s Adrian Houser.

Reds vs. Brewers Odds

  • Reds odds to win: -118
  • Brewers odds to win: -101
  • Spread: Reds -1.5
  • Total: 9.5 runs
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    Game Time and Information

  • Date: Sunday, June 4, 2023
  • Time: 1:40 PM ET
  • TV: BSOH
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    Who Will Win Reds vs. Brewers?

    Reds and Brewers Betting Trends

    The Reds have won six of the 12 games they were the moneyline favorite this season (50%).

    Cincinnati has gone 5-5 (winning 50% of its games) when it has played as moneyline favorites of -118 or shorter.

    The Brewers have entered the game as underdogs 27 times this season and won 14, or 51.9%, of those games.

    This season, Milwaukee has won 13 of its 26 games, or 50%, when it’s the underdog by at least -101 on the moneyline.

    The Reds have played in 58 games with a set over/under, and have combined with their opponents to go over the total 33 times (33-25-0).

    The Brewers’ games have gone over the total in 25 of their 58 chances.

    Reds Stats & Insights

    The Reds are the 13th-highest scoring team in MLB action averaging 4.7 runs per game (270 total).

    Cincinnati is third-worst in MLB play with 45 home runs.

    The Reds are 12th in the majors with a .254 batting average.

    Cincinnati’s 9.2 strikeouts per game are the fifth-most in MLB.

    The 9.1 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Reds pitching staff ranks seventh in the majors.

    Cincinnati has the 27th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (5.04).

    Brewers Stats & Insights

    The Brewers have scored the 25th-most runs in the league this season with 236 (4.1 per game).

    Milwaukee’s 68 home runs rank 10th in Major League Baseball.

    The Brewers have a team batting average of just .230 this season, which ranks 26th among MLB teams.

    Milwaukee ranks 25th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 9.2 Ks per contest.

    The Brewers have an eight K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 25th in the majors.

    Milwaukee has the 13th-ranked ERA (4.15) in the majors this season.

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    Reds Key Players to Watch

    Lively makes the start for the Reds, his fourth of the season. He is 3-2 with a 1.99 ERA and 24 strikeouts in 22 2/3 innings pitched.

    Jonathan India has been key for Cincinnati with 61 hits, an OBP of .364 plus a slugging percentage of .425.

    Spencer Steer leads Cincinnati in homers with eight while also batting a team-best .292 this season.

    Jake Fraley is among the top hitters for Cincinnati with a .258 average, six homers and 36 RBI.

    Nick Senzel has 41 hits and an OBP of .331 to go with a slugging percentage of .381 this season.

    Brewers Key Players to Watch

    Houser (1-1) will take the mound for the Brewers, his sixth start of the season.

    Christian Yelich has a team-best batting average of .257.

    Rowdy Tellez’s 12 home runs are a team-high mark.

    Brian Anderson has a team-best 30 runs batted in.

    Owen Miller is batting .319 with 10 doubles, four home runs and six walks.

    Reds and Brewers Injuries

    Reds: Henry Ramos: 10 Day IL (Hip), Wil Myers: 10 Day IL (Kidney stones), TJ Friedl: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Derek Law: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Casey Legumina: 15 Day IL (Ankle), Nick Lodolo: 60 Day IL (Calf), 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)

    Brewers: Jesse Winker: 10 Day IL (Neck), Tyrone Taylor: 10 Day IL (Elbow), Darin Ruf: 10 Day IL (Knee), 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), Garrett Mitchell: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Luis Urías: 60 Day IL (Hamstring), 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 vs. Brewers Prediction

  • Score Prediction: Reds 5, Brewers 4
  • Total Prediction: Under 9.5 runs
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