Reds vs. Brewers Prediction: MLB Betting Lines, Stats and Picks – July 16, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on July 16, 2023

The Milwaukee Brewers (51-42) aim to add to their three-game winning streak when they meet the Cincinnati Reds (50-43) on Sunday at 1:40 PM ET, at Great American Ball Park.

The Brewers are an away underdog (+123) at the Reds (-145). The total for this game is set at 11.

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Reds vs Brewers Betting Lines

Favorite Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Total
Reds -145 +123 11

Reds Betting Insights

  • The Reds have been favorites in 24 games this season and won 16 (66.7%) of those contests.
  • Cincinnati is 5-1 this season when entering a game favored by -145 or more on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 59.2% chance of a victory for the Reds.
  • Cincinnati’s games have gone over the total in 53 of its 93 chances.
  • In 93 games with a spread this season, the Reds are 57-36-0 ATS.

Reds Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 6-4
Runs Per Game 4.0
HR 12
ERA 3.13
K/9 7.5

Brewers Betting Insights

  • The Brewers have been chosen as underdogs in 44 games this year and have walked away with the win 24 times (54.5%) in those games.
  • Milwaukee has a win-loss record of 10-12 when favored by +123 or worse by bookmakers this year.
  • The Brewers have an implied victory probability of 44.8% according to the moneyline set by sportsbooks for this matchup.
  • Milwaukee and its opponents have gone over in 41 of its 93 games with a total set by sportsbooks this season.
  • In 93 games with a line this season, the Brewers have a mark of 45-48-0 against the spread.

Brewers Last 10 Games Trend

Stat Avg/Total
Record 7-3
Runs Per Game 4.6
HR 11
ERA 3.33
K/9 11.0

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Reds Probable Pitcher – Ben Lively

  • Lively’s team is 6-3-0 against the spread in his starts this season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he gave up one earned run and allowed four hits in 5 2/3 innings against the Milwaukee Brewers.
  • Lively has seven starts of five or more innings this season in nine chances. He averages 5.1 innings per outing.
  • In 10 appearances this season, he has finished two without allowing an earned run.
  • Lively’s team is 2-1 this season when he starts and they are the moneyline favorite.
  • Lively’s team has won five of his nine starts.
  • Games Lively has started this season hit the over five times in nine chances.

Reds Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Buck Farmer 41 45 39 3.80 9 2
Ian Gibaut 40 44 36 3.27 9 1
Alex Young 40 36.1 35 2.48 9 1
Alexis Diaz 39 40 61 2.03 1 26
Lucas Sims 35 36 46 3.00 13 1

Brewers Probable Pitcher – Adrian Houser

  • Houser (3-2 with a 3.68 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 51 1/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Brewers, his 10th of the season.
  • In his most recent time out on Thursday, July 6 against the Chicago Cubs, the righty went five innings, giving up one earned run while surrendering six hits.
  • Houser will try to last five or more innings for his third straight appearance. He’s averaging 4.6 frames per outing.
  • He has had three appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
  • The Brewers have a 4-3 record in Houser’s seven starts this season when they were the underdog on the moneyline.
  • Houser’s team has put together a 5-4 record in his nine starts.
  • Houser has had nine starts with a set total this season, and the teams combined to hit the over in one of those matchups.

Brewers Relief Pitchers

Name Relief App. IP Ks ERA Holds Saves
Hoby Milner 41 36 33 2.50 9 0
Joel Payamps 40 44.1 51 1.83 18 3
Devin Williams 35 35.1 49 1.78 0 22
Elvis Peguero 34 37 33 2.92 13 1
Bryse Wilson 30 43.1 35 2.70 3 3

Reds Hitting Trends

  • The Reds have hit two or more long balls in 28 games this season, and are 25-3 in those outings.
  • Cincinnati has gone 22-5 in its 27 games this season with five or more extra-base hits.
  • The team has put up eight or more hits 66 times this season, and has a 47-19 record in those games.
  • Cincinnati has a 51-9 record in games this season when it put up five or more runs.
  • The Reds have drawn five or more walks in 36 games this season, and are 16-20 in those contests.

Brewers Hitting Trends

  • They’ve hit two or more homers in 42 games this season and are 35-7 in those matchups.
  • Milwaukee is undefeated in eight games this season with five or more extra-base hits as a team.
  • They have won 35 of the 48 games in which they’ve collected eight or more hits this season.
  • In 52 games this season with five or more runs scored, it has posted a record of 45-7.
  • In 33 games this season with five or more walks drawn, they’ve posted a record of 25-8

Reds vs. Brewers Prediction

Moneyline Pick: Reds (-145)
Over/Under Pick: Under (11)

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

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