MLB Prop Bets: Cincinnati Reds vs Milwaukee Brewers (September 4, 2026)
The Milwaukee Brewers (87-54) face the Cincinnati Reds (67-73) at Great American Ball Park on Friday at 6:10pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Shane Drohan is the probable pitcher for the Brewers, while Rhett Lowder is the probable pitcher for the Reds. The Brewers are favored to win at -168, while the Reds are at +139. The total runs line is set at 9.5, with OVER at -112 and UNDER at -108.
- The Brewers (-102) have a 74-67 Run Line record this season, while the Reds (-118) hold a record of 72-68.
- The Brewers have a 62-75-4 O/U record this season (meaning 62 games have gone over the total runs line, 75 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Reds have a 74-65-1 O/U record.
Scoring Insights
- The Brewers are averaging 5.0 runs per game this season (3rd in the league). Comparatively, the Reds are averaging only 4.2 (24th).
- In the field, the Brewers are allowing only 3.8 runs per game this season (2nd in the league), while the Reds are allowing an average of 4.9 runs (26th).
Let's take a look at how these teams perform in some other key statistical areas.
Batting Insights:
Batting Average
- Looking at their batting averages this season, the Brewers are at an impressive .256 (ranking 3rd in the Major leagues), while the Reds are batting an underwhelming .228 (30th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Reds are one of the best in the Major Leagues, hitting 186 to rank 4th. Alternatively, the Brewers are at the opposite end of the home run standings, hitting just 131 (29th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Brewers have recorded 665 RBIs to rank 3rd in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Reds have recorded 557 RBIs to rank 24th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Brewers have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.47 (2nd in the Majors), while the Reds are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 4.64 (26th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Brewers have recorded 1347 this season, ranking 2nd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Reds rank 21st for total strikeouts, recording 1129.
Opponent Batting Average
- Opponents are batting an average of .252 against the Reds this season (24th in the Major Leagues). Comparatively, the Brewers' opponents are at .221 (2nd).
First Innings Moneyline
- Here are their first innings moneyline records in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers | 37-29-75 | 25-14-32 | 12-15-42 | 33-22-56 | 4-7-19 | 0-0-1 | 4-1-5 |
| Reds | 28-41-71 | 13-17-41 | 15-24-30 | 11-10-21 | 17-31-50 | 0-0-0 | 0-6-4 |
Lead After Three Innings
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers | 60-48-33 | 34-19-18 | 26-29-14 | 47-37-27 | 13-11-6 | 0-0-1 | 4-3-3 |
| Reds | 41-56-43 | 22-23-26 | 19-33-17 | 15-14-13 | 26-42-30 | 0-0-0 | 2-5-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
- The NRFI is 73-68 in Brewers games this season. The Reds have a 67-73 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Reds recorded a 7-2 victory over the Brewers at American Family Field when these teams last met on July 2. Jose Trevino dominated at the plate in that matchup, notching 1 home run, 2 singles and 3 RBIs. That result snapped the Brewers' seven-game winning streak against the Reds.
