Cincinnati Reds vs Milwaukee Brewers Betting Picks & Predictions
Friday's NL Central showdown at American Family Field between the Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds promises to be an exciting game. The Brewers are two games back in
Game outlook
Friday's NL Central showdown at American Family Field between the Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds promises to be an exciting game. The Brewers are two games back in standings, but have dominated the series over the years, winning eight of the last ten meetings since last season and three out of four this spring. Starting pitchers Andrew Abbott (ERA: 1.21) for the Reds and Corbin Burnes (ERA: 4) for the Brewers show both teams' determination and promise a close game, with Milwaukee favored at -115 and currently at -120. Fans of both teams can be sure they'll be in for an entertaining evening.
Brewers Aim to Overtake Reds in NL Central Standing with Corbin Burnes on the Mound, Yelich on Offense
Milwaukee currently stands two games back of the Reds and has been playing well in their last ten games, going 6-4. They've been successful in the past against Cincinnati, building on their already winning record at home. Corbin Burnes will take the mound for the Brewers in this match-up with the Reds. He is currently 6-5 with a 4.00 ERA and was sharp in his last two games. On the offensive side, Christian Yelich leads the group. The bottom of the lineup tends to be inconsistent however, so Milwaukee will need to address this issue if they are to overtake first place in the NL Central.
Cincinnati Reds Highlights
The Cincinnati Reds have been the talk of the baseball world for the past month, with an impressive 8 wins in their last 10 games and an unbeatable 5-game winning streak. They have successfully squashed their struggles against the Milwaukee Brewers during their June 5th game, boasting an impressive 4-0 record and 1.21 ERA from lefty ace Andrew Abbot. The young roster has also seen success in the offense, currently batting .255 as a team and averaging 5.1 runs per game. Lead by Elly De La Cruz and Spencer Steer, who are hitting .370 and .400 respectively over the past week, the Reds enter their upcoming face-off with the Brewers with confidence behind them. With a record of 49-39 this season, they are 5th in offensive scoring (5.03 average per game) and 27th in defensive allowing (5.13 average per game).