Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction, 8/30/2024 MLB Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction, 8/30/2024 MLB Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction, 8/30/2024 MLB Picks, Best Bets & Odds

The Milwaukee Brewers (63-59) are set to take on the Cincinnati Reds (56-67) on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The Brewers are coming off a 5-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday, while the Reds lost 3-2 to the Chicago Cubs.

The Brewers have a 30-29 record on the road this season, while the Reds are 28-33 at home.

Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds Starting Pitchers

The Brewers will start right-hander Brandon Woodruff (10-10, 3.86 ERA) against the Reds' right-hander Hunter Greene (3-12, 6.59 ERA).

Woodruff has been one of the most consistent pitchers in baseball this season, with a sub-4.00 ERA in 29 starts.

Greene, meanwhile, has struggled this season, with a 6.59 ERA in 22 starts.

Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds Betting Odds

The Brewers are a -180 favorite to win on Friday, while the Reds are a +160 underdog.

The over/under for the game is set at 8.5 runs.

Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds Prediction

• The Brewers are the better team in this matchup and should be considered the favorite.
• Woodruff is a more reliable pitcher than Greene.
• The Brewers have a better record on the road than the Reds do at home.

For these reasons, I predict the Brewers will defeat the Reds on Friday. I also predict the game will go over the 8.5-run total.

Milwaukee Brewers vs Cincinnati Reds Best Bets

• Brewers to win (-180)
• Over 8.5 runs (-110)