The Cincinnati Reds(5-4) face off against the Milwaukee Brewers (6-2) in game one of their NL Central showdown.
Cincy is coming off a 3-1 loss to the Mets in yesterday’s game. Andrew Abbott pitched 5.0 innings, allowing seven hits and two earned runs. He walked two and struck out four. Jeimer Candelario was 1 for 3 at the plate, scoring the team’s only run.
The Brew Crew defeated the Mariners 12-4 yesterday to clinch the series. Colin Rea pitched 6.0 innings, giving up seven hits and one earned run and recording three strikeouts. William Contreras had a monster game, going 4 for 5, hitting two home runs, driving in five RBIs, and tallied three runs.
Can the Reds jump out to a 1-0 series lead at home, or will the Brewers prove they are the best in the NL Central?
Reds vs. Brewers Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | MoneyLine |
| Milwaukee Brewers |
-1.5 +150 |
O9 -110 |
-110 |
| Cincinnati Reds |
+1.5 -180 |
U9 -110 |
-110 |
| **Odds Subject to Change** | |||
Reds vs. Brewers Game Details
- Fixture: Milwaukee @ Cincinnati
- Date and Time: April 8, 2024, @ 6:40 pm EST
- Location: Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
- Weather: Partly Cloudy and 74 Degrees
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Cincinnati Reds | vs. | Milwaukee Brewers |
| 5-4 | Record | 6-2 |
| 5.11 | Runs/G | 1.78 |
| .242 | BA | .196 |
| .738 | OPS | .584 |
| 9 | HR | 7 |
| 18 | SB | 2 |
| 3.89 | ERA | 4.09 |
| 1.26 | WHIP | 1.39 |
| 8.7 | K/G | 7.9 |
| 3 | Quality Starts | 4 |
| 7 | Errors | 5 |
Key Stats
Cincinnati Reds
Graham Ashcraft will get the start for the Reds today. Ashcraft has started the season 0-1 with a 3.00 ERA and struck out five batters. Spencer Steer leads the team with three home runs, 12 RBIs, an OBP of .500, 13 hits, and is batting .406 to start the season.
Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers are expected to start Aaron Ashby for today’s game. Ashby has a career ERA of 4.47 in 40 games and has struck out 165 batters. William Contreras leads the team with 12 hits, an OBP of .444, eight RBIs, and is batting .387. Christian Yelich has a team-high three home runs.
Game Prediction
Cincinnati has been struggling over the past few games, and the offense has been unable to produce. They are 3-3 at home, while the Brewers are 3-0 on the road. Ashcraft and Ashby are both solid pitchers, which could lead to a low-scoring game. While I think Cincy is a good team, Milwaukee is playing too well right now to bet against. Back the Brewers to win and take a 1-0 series lead.
Final Pick
Milwaukee Brewers ML (-110)
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