Reds vs. Brewers Prediction & Free MLB Over/Under Pick (April 3, 2025)

Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Date: Thursday, April 3rd, 7:40 ET
Location: American Family Field
TV: None
Money Line: Reds -101/Brewers -116
Total Line: 7.5

Betting Preview

Here’s our betting preview for the upcoming MLB clash between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Reds on Thursday, April 3rd at American Family Field. We provide you with a comprehensive analysis, odds, and predictions to help with your handicapping decision or tail our expert based on the projected lineups and listed starting pitchers.

Betting Odds

Both the Reds and Brewers come into Thursday’s matchup with an overall record of 2-4. This one is getting started at 7:40 PM ET from American Family Field in Milwaukee, and the Brewers are the slight favorite on the money line (-116). The moneyline odds for the Reds are sitting at -101.

Thursday’s forecast in Milwaukee calls for temperatures in the low 40s and cloudy skies. The over/under line is currently at 7.5 runs, and tonight’s pitching matchup features Nick Lodolo for the Reds and Nestor Cortes for the Brewers.

Reds vs. Brewers Projected Lineup

Straight Up/Over-Under/ Runline Record

Cincinnati Reds: 2-4 SU / OU 3-3 / Runline 2-4
Milwaukee Brewers: 2-4 SU / OU 3-3 / Runline 2-4

Reds Records & Recent Play

Cincinnati closed out their series vs. the Rangers with a 1-0 loss. Heading into the game, the Reds were the heavy favorite at -142. Offensively, the Reds only had three fewer hits than the Rangers but didn’t score a run. Their lone bright spot was Hunter Greene, who went seven innings, giving up just one run, and struck out eight. However, the Reds couldn’t close things out, and Greene took the loss.

Hunter Greene was also the hard-luck loser in his last start vs. the Rangers. He went seven innings, giving up just one run, and the Reds still lost 1-0. Greene was also the only Reds hitter to have more than one hit, going 3 for with a double.

Brewers Records & Recent Play

The Brewers’s offense was carried by Jackson Chourio in their most recent game vs. the Royals. Chourio went 3/5 with a homer and two RBIs. The Brewers really needed his big game, as they only scored three runs and picked up the -120 win. Milwaukee’s other run came in the 11th inning, as the Brewers walked it off with a single.

Freddy Peralta started for the Brewers, going eight innings and giving up just one run on two hits. He only had eight strikeouts in the outing and got the win.

Pitching Matchup

Nick Lodolo and the Reds are on the road against the Brewers. Lodolo picked up a win in his first start of the season, going six innings and giving up two earned runs. He struck out five and allowed one home run.

Nestor Cortes is getting the start for the Brewers today at home vs. the Reds. In his first start of the season, he took the loss against the Yankees, giving up eight runs in just two innings of work.

Reds vs. Brewers Offense Outlook

Elly De La Cruz comes into today’s game with the highest hits projection on the Reds. De La Cruz has been swinging a hot bat lately and is projected to have a solid day at the plate. Keep an eye on him to be a key contributor to the Reds’ offense.

Our model is projecting Jackson Chourio of the Brewers to have the most hits of any player in today’s MLB slate. Chourio has been swinging a hot bat lately, so look for him to continue that success at the plate.

Free Reds vs. Brewers MLB Pick

After a terrible start to the season, the Brewers picked up the final two games of their series vs the Royals to get back to 2-4. As for the Reds, they haven’t scored a run in 2-straight games. However, they are facing a Brewers squad that is rolling out Nestor Cortes, who had a terrible debut for the team in New York. Even with these lineups struggling to start the season, I see them breaking out with a lot of runs. I like the over at 7.5 runs.