The Reds and Brewers are both expected to challenge for the NL Central title, and both have started out the season with winning records. The Brewers’ pitching has them in the mix, and the Reds are more because of their offense. The Reds’ bullpen has struggled this season, and they need to turn that around if they want to stay as a playoff contender. This is a big early-season series in the NL Central. The Brewers Aaron Ashby will be pitching in his first Major League game in two years.
- Run Line: Brewers -1.5
- Moneyline Brewers -104
- Moneyline Reds -112
- Over/Under 9
These odds were updated at 9 am EST on 04/08/24, coming from Draft Kings.
Our Best Pick: Brewers to Win
The Brewers have won two of their last three games and three consecutive road games, scoring 14 runs in those three contests. Look for them to continue their offensive momentum against Ashcraft, who allowed three runs during his most recent start and has given up 15 runs against them over six home starts overall! Cincinnati currently sports one of the ninth-worst bullpens in baseball, so this matchup should prove challenging for them. Check out our guide on
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The Cincinnati Reds have lost three of their last five games but are performing well offensively, scoring 12 runs over their past three contests. But they may struggle against Milwaukee’s formidable pitching staff; Ashby only gave up just one run against them last time out, but that was back in 2022, and this is a very different Reds time now. Milwaukee’s stellar bullpen will keep Cincinnati at bay; but the damage will already be done early against Ashby.
I look forward to the Reds coming out on top in this game.
- Ashby first start in two years
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Ashby has pitched well against the Reds
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Reds offense should be the difference
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Brewers vs Reds Moneyline
The game is a virtual pick’em at this time, so you might as well pick your team and bet them straight up. The Reds seem like the best bet in this game with the Brewers starting pitcher Ashby making his first major league start in two seasons.
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Bet the game moneyline
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Brewers have better bullpen
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Reds Bullpen is struggling
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Brewers vs Reds Over/Under Analysis
The over/under in this game is nine. Ashny will not be able to hold the Cincinnati offense down. I would lean to the over in this game, Asby hasn’t pitched since 2022 and Graham Ashcraft should pitch ok at home, but the Reds bullpen will give up some rins.
- Reds bullpen struggling
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Ashby first start in two years
- Reds will not struggle to score
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Brewers vs Reds Player Props
Aaron Ashby under 5.5 Strikeouts
Ashby has not pitched since the 2022 season, and it’s hard to expect him to dominate or make it even deep into this game. The Reds have a good hitting team, and Ashby doesn’t make it out of the fourth inning; I bet the under in this game. If you want to bet on baseball you will need our guide to finding the
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Tip: Bet Aaron Ashby over 5.5 strikeouts
- Ashby first start in two years
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Reds have a good hitting team
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Brewers vs Reds Head-to-Head
This will be the two teams’ first matchup this season. Going back to last year the Brewers have won seven of the last ten contests between these teams.
Injuries and Suspensions
Brewers Injury Report
- Junis- DL
- Mitchell- DL
- Megill- DL
Reds Injury Report
- Antone- Quest
- Moll- DL
- McLain- 60 DL
Conclusion
The Brewers owned the Reds last season in their head-to-head matchups. The Reds are better than last year, and the Brewers might have gotten a little worse. These two teams are relatively even, with the Reds being better offensively while the Brewers have the better pitching.
The Reds will have the advantage tonight as the Brewers start Aarin Ashby a man who has not pitched in a major league game in two years. Don’t worry, because there are new betting sites launching all the time and we rate and review them. As with existing sportsbooks, they are all rated according to the same criteria, which makes comparisons easy.
