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2022 MLB Handicapping
(42-62-0) Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers (57-48-0)
Date: Friday August 5th
Time: 08:10 ETPM ET
Venue: American Family Field Milwaukee
Projected Pitchers: Robert Dugger vs. Eric Lauer
MLB Moneyline Odds: Reds 160 Brewers -195
MLB run line Betting Odds: Reds +1.5, Brewers -1.5
MLB Baseball Gambling Total: O/U: 9.0
Cincinnati Reds
Heading into the game, the Cincinnati Reds have an overall record of 42-62-0. When playing on the road, the team has gone 18-30. In the NL Central division, Cincinnati currently sits 4th So far, the team has gone 50-54-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 26.0% of their games. The Reds’ over-under record is 54-49-1.
For Cincinnati, Robert Dugger gets the start with an overall record of 0-0. He comes into the game with an elevated ERA of 5.06. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.1 innings per outing, as well as 11.81 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 0.0 per 9. In total, Dugger has given up 0 home runs.
During the season, the Reds bullpen has received a workload similar to the league average. This group has one of the highest ERA’s among MLB bullpens at 5.13.
So far, the Cincinnati Reds have been scoring runs at a rate similar to the league average, at 4.32 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of -91.0. On offense, the Reds have a team batting average of 0.240, placing them 20th in the league. On their balls in play, Cincinnati has the 5th ranked BABIP of 0.287. With runners on base, the Reds are averaging just 0.72 stolen bases per game.
Cincinnati has been strong on defense, ranking 4th in fewest errors at 0.42 per game. The team’s defense is turning double plays at a rate below the league average, at 0.72 per contest.
Heading into the game, the Milwaukee Brewers have an overall record of 57-48-0. When playing at home, the team has gone 26-20. In the NL Central division, Milwaukee currently sits 1st So far, the team has gone 44-61-0 vs the runline, while being favored in 84.0% of their games. The Brewers’ over-under record is 54-46-5.
For Milwaukee, Eric Lauer gets the start with an overall record of 7-3. His current ERA sits at 3.75, similar to the MLB average for starting pitchers. So far, he is lasting an average of 5.54 innings per outing. as well as 9.11 strikeouts per 9 innings pitched. In terms of walks, he allows an average of 3.15 per 9. In total, Lauer has given up 20 home runs.
Throughout the season, the Brewers have not had to turn to their bullpen for major innings. The team’s relievers have a combined ERA of 3.99.
During the season, the Milwaukee Brewers have performed well on offense, averaging 4.65 runs per game. The team comes into the game with an overall run differential of 36.0. On offense, the Brewers have a team batting average of 0.241, placing them 18th in the league. Milwaukee’s batting average on balls in play of 0.247 is ranked average. On the base paths, the Brewers have put pressure on opposing pitchers, ranked 8th in the MLB in steals.
Milwaukee has been strong on defense, ranking 5th in fewest errors at 0.44 per game. Throughout the season, the team has done a good job turning double plays, averaging 0.86 per contest.
MLB Baseball Betting Trends:
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Cincinnati’s last 6 games
- Cincinnati is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Milwaukee’s last 7 games at home
- Milwaukee is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games at home
Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers MLB Prediction:
Heading into this game, the pitching matchup heavily favors the Milwaukee Brewers. In addition to holding the edge in ERA, Eric Lauer has a better WHIP of 1.21 compared to Robert Dugger at 1.5. Dugger will be facing a Brewers offense with a team batting average of 0.241 (18th). Lauer faces a Reds offense that has a batting average of 0.240 (20th).
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