Reds vs. Brewers: Betting Preview for August 31

Published 8:24 am Saturday, August 31, 2024

William Contreras and the Milwaukee Brewers (79-56) will match up against Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (64-72) at Great American Ball Park on Saturday, August 31. First pitch is scheduled for 7:15 p.m. ET.

The Brewers (-120), according to bookmakers, are moneyline favorites in this game versus the Reds (+100) Oddsmakers have listed the total for this matchup at 9 runs.

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Reds vs. Brewers Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
  • Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
  • Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park
  • TV Channel: FOX
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Brewers -120
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds +100
  • Over/Under: 9 runs (Over: -105, Under: -115)

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Reds’ Fernando Cruz will make his second start of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Wednesday, when he threw three innings against the Oakland Athletics, giving up one earned run.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds have hit 158 homers this season, which ranks 12th in the majors.
  • Cincinnati is 15th in MLB with a slugging percentage of .399 this season.
  • The Reds have a team batting average of just .232 this season, which ranks 26th among MLB teams.
  • Cincinnati has scored 608 runs (4.5 per game) this season, which ranks 14th in MLB.
  • The Reds have the 21st-ranked on-base percentage in MLB this season (.305).
  • The Reds rank 23rd in strikeouts per game (nine) among MLB offenses.
  • Cincinnati pitchers have a combined ERA of 4.20 ERA this year, which ranks 21st in MLB.
  • Cincinnati has an 8.7 K/9 rate this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 11th in the majors.
  • Reds pitchers have a 1.266 WHIP this season, 16th in the majors.

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