Brewers vs. Reds Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 31

Updated Aug. 31, 2024 7:00 p.m. ET

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Fernando Cruz takes the mound for the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday at Great American Ball Park against Willy Adames and the Milwaukee Brewers. First pitch is at 7:15 p.m. ET. The Reds have been listed as +110 moneyline underdogs in this matchup with the Brewers (-130). Milwaukee is the run-line favorite (-1.5). An 8.5-run over/under has been set for this contest.

Here is everything you need from a betting perspective on the Brewers-Reds game, regarding the run line, moneyline and total, plus expert picks.

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Brewers vs. Reds Game Information & Odds

• When: Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 7:15 p.m. ET
• Where: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
• How to Watch on TV: FOX

Brewers vs. Reds Prediction

• Score Prediction: Brewers 8, Reds 7
• Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
• Win Probabilities: Brewers 51%, Reds 49%

Brewers vs. Reds Betting Insights

• The Brewers have been favorites in 75 games this season and won 45 (60%) of those contests.
• Milwaukee is 26-16 this season when entering a game favored by -130 or more on the moneyline.
• The moneyline for this contest implies a 56.5% chance of a victory for the Brewers.
• The Reds have come away with 30 wins in the 69 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
• Cincinnati has a win-loss record of 18-24 when favored by +110 or worse by sportsbooks this year.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Reds have a 47.6% chance of walking away with the win.

FINAL

MIL 5 · CIN 4

MLB

RUN LINE

TO WIN

TOTAL

Milwaukee Brewers

MIL

-1.5

-131

O 8.5

Cincinnati Reds

CIN

+1.5

+111

U 8.5

Brewers Recent Betting Performance

• The Brewers were favored on the moneyline in eight of their last 10 games, and they finished 5-3 in those matchups.
• In their last 10 matchups (all 10 of them had set totals), the Brewers and their opponents combined to hit the over five times.
• The Brewers' record against the spread is 6-4-0 over their past 10 games.

Brewers Recent Stats

Brewers Player Insights

• William Contreras paces the Brewers with a .286 batting average.
• Contreras' home runs place him 50th in MLB, and he ranks 21st in RBI.
• Contreras has collected a hit in four games in a row. During his last five outings he is hitting .368 with three home runs, four walks and six RBI.
• Adames has shown his power as he leads his team with 26 home runs and 92 runs batted in.
• Adames ranks 21st in homers in MLB, and 10th in RBI.
• Adames carries an eight-game streak with at least one hit into this contest. In his last 10 outings he is batting .282 with four home runs, six walks and seven RBI.
• Brice Turang is batting .255 with 19 doubles, four triples, seven home runs and 44 walks.
• Turang is on a three-game hitting streak entering this contest. During his last five outings he is batting .267 with a double, four walks and an RBI.
• Jackson Chourio has 21 doubles, two triples, 16 home runs and 27 walks while batting .273.
• Chourio is riding a four-game hitting streak into this one. In his last five games he is hitting .238 with two doubles, a home run, a walk and five RBI.

Brewers Team Props

Learn more about this Brewers vs. Reds matchup on Fox Sports.

Reds Recent Betting Performance

• In three games as underdogs over the last 10 matchups, the Reds have a record of 0-3.
• In their last 10 games with a total, the Reds and their opponents have failed to hit the over four times.
• The Reds have three wins against the spread in their last 10 chances.

Reds Recent Stats

Reds Player Insights

• Elly De La Cruz leads the Reds with 22 homers while recording a team-best batting average of .266.
• Among all hitters in the big leagues, De La Cruz's home run total is 33rd and his RBI tally is 66th.
• Spencer Steer has driven in the most runs for the Reds with 83 runs batted in.
• Steer ranks 59th among all batters in the majors in homers, and 16th in RBI.
• Jonathan India is batting .246 with 25 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs and 64 walks.
• Tyler Stephenson has 23 doubles, a triple, 18 home runs and 38 walks while batting .262.

Reds Team Props

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Check out the best moments and plays from the Milwaukee Brewers and the Cincinnati Reds game on August 30th, 2024.

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