Brewers vs Reds Prediction 9/6/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Brewers vs Reds prediction for this MLB game on Sunday, September 6th at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers are 88-55 this season after they split the first two games by scores of 10-7 and 3-5. In game two, Milwaukee led 2-1 in the third inning, but scored just one run in the last six innings for the loss. The Brewers recorded eight hits in the game and they were led by Lara, who went 0-4 with one RBI. May allowed five hits and two earned runs over 3.2 innings, while Ashby picked up the loss in relief. Prior to this series, Milwaukee split four games with the Cubs and won two out of three against the Rangers. 

This season, Milwaukee has a 3.51 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP and a .222 opponent batting average, while they have scored 718 runs with a .256 batting average and a .339 on base percentage. Jake Bauers has led the Brewers with 23 home runs and 76 RBIs, while Brice Turang has added 17 home runs and 82 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Milwaukee is Kyle Harrison, who is 10-4 with a 3.45 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP over 107.0 innings pitched this season. 

Cincinnati Reds Betting Preview

The Cincinnati Reds are 68-74 this year after they won game two by a score of 5-3 on Saturday. Cincinnati was tied 3-3 in the seventh, but they scored once in the seventh and once in the eighth for the win. The Reds recorded 12 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by De La Cruz, who went 2-4 with one home run and one RBI. Abbott allowed three hits and one earned run over 4.0 innings, while Santillan got the win and Pagan picked up the save. Prior to this series, Cincinnati won two out of three against the Padres and two out of three against the Cubs. 

This season, Cincinnati has a 4.66 ERA with a 1.43 WHIP and a .252 opponent batting average, while they have scored 593 runs with a .229 batting average and a .308 on base percentage. Sal Stewart has led the Reds with 31 home runs and 106 RBIs, while Elly De La Cruz has added 22 home runs and 62 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Cincinnati is Brady Singer, who is 5-13 with a 4.83 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP over 141.2 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Cincinnati Reds will win

• The Reds have won each of their last three games as underdogs after playing the previous day.
• The Brewers have lost four of their last six games as road favorites against NL Central opponents.
• The underdogs have covered the run line in 18 of the last 21 games between the Brewers and Reds at Great American Ball Park.
• The Brewers have failed to cover the run line in 11 of their last 13 games as road favorites against the Reds following a road loss.

Why the Milwaukee Brewers will win

• The Reds have lost each of their last eight games against the Brewers at Great American Ball Park following a win.
• The Brewers have won 12 of their last 13 games against the Reds following a loss.
• The Brewers have covered the run line in each of their last five games following a road loss.
• The Reds have failed to cover the run line in five of their last six games against the Brewers at Great American Ball Park following a home win.
• The Reds have trailed after 3 innings in each of their last four day games against NL Central opponents.
• The Reds have trailed after 5 innings in each of their last four day games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.

Total Runs Facts

• Six of the Reds’ last seven games against NL Central opponents have gone OVER the total runs line.
• Seven of the Brewers’ last nine road games after playing the previous day have gone OVER the total runs line.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the Reds’ last six games against NL Central opponents.
• There has been no run scored during the first inning in each of the Brewers’ last six Sunday games against NL Central opponents.

Cincinnati Reds Player Prop Facts

• Matt Mclain has hit a home run in each of the Reds’ last three games as home underdogs against NL Central opponents.
• Brady Singer has recorded five or more strikeouts in nine of his last 11 appearances with the Reds as underdogs against NL opponents.
• Elly De La Cruz has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 14 appearances with the Reds as underdogs against the Brewers.

Milwaukee Brewers Player Prop Facts

• William Contreras has hit a home run in two of the Brewers’ last three road games against the Reds.
• Andrew Vaughn has recorded at least one hit in each of his last 13 appearances against NL opponents.
• Kyle Harrison has recorded a win in three of his last four appearances against NL opponents that held a losing record.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Reds rank 29th in the league for on-base percentage this season (.308).
• The Reds rank 29th in the league for strikeouts against this season (1340).
• The Brewers rank 1st in the league for on-base percentage this season (.339).
• The Brewers rank 2nd in the league for walks this season (584).

Brewers vs Reds Prediction 

Cincinnati was able to get the win on Saturday in game two and they have won three of their last four games. The Reds are 35-38 at home this year, while the Brewers are 41-30 on the road. Milwaukee has lost two of their last three games and they have allowed 5+ runs in three of their last four. The Brewers are starting Harrison, who has allowed 9, 1, 0, 3, and 0 earned runs in his last five stats, while Singer has allowed 3+ earned runs in five straight outings. Take the Brewers -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Brewers -1.5