Reds vs. Brewers Prediction: MLB Betting Lines, Stats and Picks – June 4, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on June 3, 2023

The Cincinnati Reds (26-32) will try to snap a three-game losing streak when hosting the Milwaukee Brewers (31-27) at 1:40 PM ET on Sunday.

The favored Reds (-120 moneyline odds to win) take the field at home against the Brewers (+102). The total in the game is set at 9.5 total runs.

The betting insights in what follows are based off odds valid as of June 4, 2023 at 1:12 PM ET. Ready to bet? Click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Reds vs Brewers Betting Lines

Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total
Reds -120 +102 9.5

Reds Betting Insights

  • The Reds have been favorites in 12 games this season and won six (50%) of those contests.
  • Cincinnati has entered nine games this season favored by -120 or more and is 5-4 in those contests.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 54.5% chance of a victory for the Reds.
  • Games involving Cincinnati has gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 33 of 58 chances this season.
  • The Reds are 35-23-0 against the spread this season.

Reds Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 6-4
Runs Per Game 6.4
HR 8
ERA 4.75
K/9 8.6

Brewers Betting Insights

  • The Brewers have come away with 14 wins in the 27 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
  • This year, Milwaukee has won 13 of 25 games when listed as at least +102 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Brewers have a 49.5% chance of walking away with the win.
  • Contests with Milwaukee has gone over the total set by oddsmakers in 25 of 58 chances this season.
  • The Brewers have posted a record of 27-31-0 against the spread this season.

Brewers Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 5-5
Runs Per Game 3.5
HR 9
ERA 4.20
K/9 8.3

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Reds Probable Pitcher – Ben Lively

  • Lively’s team is 3-1-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
  • The right-hander allowed four hits in 5 2/3 scoreless innings pitched against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday.
  • Lively has pitched five or more innings in three straight games and will look to extend that streak.
  • This will be Lively’s first game as the moneyline favorite this season.
  • Lively’s team has won three of his four starts this season.
  • In games Lively has started this season, the teams are 2-2-0 at hitting the over.

Reds Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Ian Gibaut 24 26.1 22 3.76 5 1
Alex Young 24 22.2 28 2.78 8 0
Buck Farmer 23 28 25 2.57 3 1
Alexis Diaz 21 22.1 41 1.61 1 13
Lucas Sims 17 18.1 23 3.93 5 0

Brewers Probable Pitcher – Adrian Houser

  • Houser (1-1 with a 4.07 ERA and 17 strikeouts in 24 1/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Brewers, his sixth of the season.
  • The righty last appeared on Tuesday against the Toronto Blue Jays, when he tossed 4 1/3 innings, allowing six earned runs while giving up 11 hits.
  • Houser has pitched five or more innings in a game two times this year heading into this game.
  • The Brewers are 2-2 in Houser’s four starts this season that they were the moneyline underdog.
  • Houser’s team has won three of his five starts.
  • Houser has had five starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in one of those outings.

Brewers Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Peter Strzelecki 25 25.2 24 3.86 14 0
Joel Payamps 24 27.1 31 2.30 8 1
Hoby Milner 23 20.2 17 3.92 4 0
Devin Williams 18 19.2 26 0.46 0 10
Bryse Wilson 18 31.1 24 2.30 2 3

Reds Hitting Trends

  • The Reds have a 12-2 record this season in games when they hit at least two homers.
  • Cincinnati has gone 13-4 in its 17 games this season with five or more extra-base hits.
  • The club has collected eight or more hits in 47 games this season, and is 31-16 in those contests.
  • Cincinnati has a 33-6 record in games this season when it put up at least five runs.
  • The Reds are 8-16 in games this season when they have drawn at least five walks.

Brewers Hitting Trends

  • They have won 27 of the 32 games this season in which they hit two or more home runs.
  • Milwaukee has collected five or more extra-base hits in four games this season and won each of them.
  • In 30 games this season with eight or more hits, they have a record of 24-6.
  • Milwaukee has won 31 of its 33 games this season in which it scored more than four runs.
  • They have won 16 of their 22 games this season in which they’ve drawn more than four free passes.

Reds vs. Brewers Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Reds (-120)
Over/Under Pick: Over (9.5)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm derived from offensive performance metrics and probable starting pitchers.

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