The Cincinnati Reds (64-59) and Milwaukee Brewers (77-44) will face off in the MLB tonight. First pitch from Great American Ball Park is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. The game will broadcast live on FDSWI.
Milwaukee is a -125 favorite to win outright on the moneyline, while Cincinnati is +110 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 9 total runs.
Continue below for my Brewers vs Reds predictions and MLB picks for Saturday, August 16, as well as probable pitchers, betting trends, injury reports and more.
My Brewers vs Reds Prediction
- Brewers vs Reds pick: Reds Moneyline (+105)
My Reds vs. Brewers best bet is on Cincinnati moneyline, with the best odds currently available at BetMGM. But as always, make sure to find the best odds by checking our live MLB odds page.
Brewers vs Reds Odds
| Brewers Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 +135 | 9 -110o / -110u | -125 |
| Reds Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -160 | 9 -110o / -110u | +105 |
Brewers vs Reds Preview, Picks
This system targets divisional underdogs in MLB regular season games that receive low public support but show signs of sharp action or value, which appears to be the case for the Reds entering tonight's matchup against the Brewers.
These 'dogs have moneyline support from less than 30% of bettors, yet still experience little or no negative line movement, suggesting the smart money is holding the line.
Additionally, these bets occur in division games, where familiarity and tighter matchups often reduce the gap between underdog and favorite.
The bet count is modestly above average, further hinting at targeted action rather than mass public overreaction.
Brewers vs Reds Best Bet
- Reds ML (+105)
