Reds vs. Brewers: Betting Preview for August 30

Published 1:24 am Friday, August 30, 2024

In the series opener on Friday, August 30, William Contreras and the Milwaukee Brewers (77-56) take on Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (64-70). The first pitch will be thrown at 12:40 p.m. ET at Great American Ball Park.

The Brewers, at -135, are favored in this game, while the Reds are underdogs at +110. This game’s total is 9.5. You can get -115 odds on the over and -105 odds on the under.

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Reds vs. Brewers Game Info

  • Date: Friday, August 30, 2024
  • Time: 12:40 p.m. ET
  • Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Venue: Great American Ball Park
  • TV Channel: BSOH
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo

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Matchup Betting Info

  • Moneyline Favorite: Brewers -135
  • Moneyline Underdog: Reds +110
  • Over/Under: 9.5 runs (Over: -115, Under: -105)

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Reds Probable Starting Pitcher

  • The Reds will send Nick Martinez (6-6) to the mound for his 11th start this season.
  • The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed five hits in three innings pitched against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
  • In 10 starts this season, he’s earned two quality starts.
  • In 10 starts, Martinez has pitched through or past the fifth inning eight times. He has a season average of 2.9 frames per outing.
  • He has made 36 appearances and finished 20 of them without allowing an earned run.

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Reds Hitting & Pitching Performance

  • The Reds’ 156 home runs rank 12th in Major League Baseball.
  • Fueled by 402 extra-base hits, Cincinnati ranks 15th in MLB with a .400 slugging percentage this season.
  • The Reds have a team batting average of just .232 this season, which ranks 26th among MLB teams.
  • Cincinnati has scored the 14th-most runs in the majors this season with 604 (4.5 per game).
  • The Reds have an OBP of .306 this season, which ranks 21st in MLB.
  • The Reds rank 23rd with an average of nine strikeouts per game.
  • Cincinnati has pitched to a 4.13 ERA this season, which ranks 17th in baseball.
  • Cincinnati has an 8.7 K/9 rate this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 11th in the majors.
  • Reds pitchers have a 1.257 WHIP this season, 15th in the majors.

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