MLB Prop Bets: Cincinnati Reds vs Milwaukee Brewers (September 5, 2026)
The Milwaukee Brewers (88-54) face the Cincinnati Reds (67-74) at Great American Ball Park on Saturday at 6:40pm (ET). Let's take a look at the MLB Prop Bets for the matchup. Dustin May is the probable pitcher for the Brewers, while Andrew Abbott is the probable pitcher for the Reds. The Brewers are favored to win at -167, while the Reds are at +138. The total runs line is set at 9.0, with OVER at -120 and UNDER at +100.
- The Brewers (-103) have a 75-67 Run Line record this season, while the Reds (-117) hold a record of 72-69.
- The Brewers have a 63-75-4 O/U record this season (meaning 63 games have gone over the total runs line, 75 have gone under and four have resulted in a push). The Reds have a 75-65-1 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 (23rd).
- In the field, the Brewers are allowing only 3.8 runs per game this season (3rd in the league), while the Reds are allowing an average of 5.0 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 .257 (ranking 3rd in the Major leagues), while the Reds are batting an underwhelming .229 (30th).
Home Runs
- In terms of total home runs this season, the Reds are one of the best in the Major Leagues, hitting 188 to rank 4th. Alternatively, the Brewers are at the opposite end of the home run standings, hitting just 131 (30th).
Runs Batted In
- Finally, looking at their runs batted in, the Brewers have recorded 674 RBIs to rank 3rd in the MLB this season. Comparatively, the Reds have recorded 564 RBIs to rank T24th.
Pitching Insights:
Earned Run Average
- The Brewers have one of the strongest earned run averages this season, sitting at 3.50 (2nd in the Majors), while the Reds are at the opposite end of the scale with an ERA of 4.68 (26th).
Strikeouts
- Turning our attention to total strikeouts, the Brewers have recorded 1358 this season, ranking 2nd in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Reds rank 23rd for total strikeouts, recording 1140.
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 | 37-30-75 | 25-14-32 | 12-16-42 | 33-23-56 | 4-7-19 | 0-0-1 | 4-2-4 |
| Reds | 29-41-71 | 14-17-41 | 15-24-30 | 11-10-21 | 18-31-50 | 0-0-0 | 1-6-3 |
Lead After Three Innings
The Brewers are -154 to lead after three innings, while the Reds are +120.
- Here are their records after the first three innings in 2026.
| Total | Home | Road | Favorite | Underdog | Neutral | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers | 60-49-33 | 34-19-18 | 26-30-14 | 47-38-27 | 13-11-6 | 0-0-1 | 4-4-2 |
| Reds | 42-56-43 | 23-23-26 | 19-33-17 | 15-14-13 | 27-42-30 | 0-0-0 | 2-5-3 |
NRFI/YRFI
The NRFI market is paying -110 and the YRFI is paying -120.
- The NRFI is 73-69 in Brewers games this season. The Reds have a 67-74 NRFI record.
Last Time They Met
The Brewers recorded a 10-7 victory over the Reds at Great American Ball Park yesterday. Cooper Pratt went yard en route to that victory, hitting a home run to go with 4 RBIs. The Brewers have now won four straight at Great American Ball Park against the Reds.
