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

Brewers, Reds Open Pivotal NL Central Series

Two of the up-and-coming teams in the National League Central will face off this weekend when the Milwaukee Brewers head to Cincinnati to take on the Reds. Both teams are on the fringe of wild-card contention and can tighten the race with a strong showing in this series.

The Brewers will have the edge in experience this weekend, as they have been to the playoffs in each of the last four seasons. They also have a good track record against the Reds, winning 10 of their last 15 meetings.

Brewers' Hitting Heating Up

The Brewers enter this series on a hot streak, having won five of their last six games. Their offense has been the driving force behind the hot streak with 30 runs in the last six games.

The Brewers are led by shortstop Willy Adames, who is batting .300 with 15 home runs and 50 RBIs. Christian Yelich is another key cog in Milwaukee's offense. He is batting .290 with 20 home runs and 60 RBIs.

Reds' Offense Struggling

The Reds won't have an easy task against the Brewers, who have a solid pitching staff. The Brewers are led by Corbin Burnes, who is 9-4 with a 2.95 ERA. Freddy Peralta is another solid starter for the Brewers and he is 7-4 with a 3.20 ERA.

The Reds have a weaker offense than the Brewers. They are ranked 19th in the major leagues in runs scored. Joey Votto is the Reds' best hitter, but he is having a down year in 2024, batting .250 with 13 home runs and 55 RBIs.

Prediction

The Brewers are the better team in this series and should be favored to win. They have a better offense, pitching staff, and are playing better baseball right now. The Reds are a good team, but they will need to play their best baseball to win this series.

Betting Pick

Brewers -1.5 (-110)