Reds vs Brewers Prediction 9/12/2026 Today’s MLB Picks

In this article we will formulate a Reds vs Brewers prediction for this MLB game on Saturday, September 12th at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup. 

Cincinnati Reds Betting Preview

The Cincinnati Reds are 69-78 this season after they lost game one by a score of 0-20 on Friday. Cincinnati fell behind in the first inning and never had a chance in the ugly loss. The Reds recorded two hits and they committed one error, while they were led by Stewart, who went 2-4 in the game. Abbott allowed nine hits and eight earned runs over 2.0 innings for the loss, while Mey allowed eight earned runs in relief. Prior to this series, Cincinnati lost all three against the Dodgers, but did win two out of three against the Brewers before that. 

This season, Cincinnati has a 4.84 ERA with a 1.44 WHIP and a .254 opponent batting average, while they have scored 611 runs with a .229 batting average and a .307 on base percentage. Sal Stewart has led the Reds with 31 home runs and 107 RBIs, while Elly De La Cruz has added 26 home runs and 70 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Cincinnati is Brady Singer, who is 6-13 with a 5.03 ERA and a 1.47 WHIP over 146.2 innings pitched this season. 

Milwaukee Brewers Betting Preview

The Milwaukee Brewers are 92-56 this year after they won game one by a score of 20-0 on Friday night. Milwaukee scored 17 runs in the first five innings and cruised to the very easy win. The Brewers recorded 23 hits and they committed one error in the game, while they were led by Contreras, who went 2-5 with one home run and six RBIs. May allowed two hits and zero earned runs over 6.0 innings for the win, while Stallings picked up the nine out save. Prior to this series, Milwaukee swept the Cubs in three games, but lost two out of three against the Reds before that. 

This season, Milwaukee has a 3.53 ERA with a 1.18 WHIP and a .221 opponent batting average, while they have scored 762 runs with a .259 batting average and a .341 on base percentage. Jake Bauers has led the Brewers with 25 home runs and 80 RBIs, while Brice Turang has added 18 home runs and 90 RBIs. The projected starting pitcher for Milwaukee is Kyle Harrison, who is 10-4 with a 3.66 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP over 110.2 innings pitched this year. 

Why the Milwaukee Brewers will win

• The home team has won each of the Brewers’ last six games.
• The Reds have lost seven of their last eight night games at American Family Field following a loss.
• The Brewers have covered the run line in five of their last six home games against the Reds.
• The Reds have failed to cover the run line in each of their last four night games at American Family Field following a loss.
• The Brewers have led after 3 innings in four of their last five home games against opponents that held a losing record.
• The Brewers have led after 5 innings in five of their last six home games against NL opponents that held a losing record.
• The Reds have lost the first inning in each of their last four road games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.

Why the Cincinnati Reds will win

• The Reds have won four of their last five games against NL Central opponents following a loss.
• The Reds have covered the run line in each of their last six Saturday games against the Brewers.
• The Brewers have failed to cover the run line in four of their last five games against NL opponents after playing the previous day.

Total Runs Facts

• Seven of the Reds’ last eight road games have gone OVER the total runs line.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in each of the last eight games between the Reds and Brewers.
• There has been at least one run scored in the first inning in eight of the Reds’ last nine games.

Milwaukee Brewers Player Prop Facts

• Kyle Harrison has recorded eight or more strikeouts in four of his last five appearances at American Family Field.
• Brice Turang has recorded at least one hit in each of the Brewers’ last 12 games against the Reds at American Family Field.
• William Contreras has hit a home run in three of his last four appearances against NL Central opponents that held a losing record.
• Kyle Harrison has recorded a win in six of his last seven appearances at American Family Field.

Cincinnati Reds Player Prop Facts

• Elly De La Cruz has hit a home run in five of the Reds’ last six games against NL opponents.
• Brady Singer has recorded five or more strikeouts in each of his last four road appearances against opponents that held a winning record.
• Sal Stewart has recorded at least one hit in each of the Reds’ last 17 night games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.

Reds vs Brewers Prediction 

Milwaukee was able to score 20 runs in game one on Friday night and they have won four games in a row. The Brewers are 51-25 at home this year, while the Reds are 33-40 on the road. Cincinnati has lost four in a row and they have allowed 34 runs in their last two games. The Reds are starting Singer, who has allowed 6, 4, 3, 4, and 3 earned runs in his last five outings, while Harrison has allowed 13 earned runs in his last 7.1 innings. Take the Brewers -1.5 here.

David Racey's Pick: Brewers -1.5