Milwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds Free MLB Picks & Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 5/2/2014
Saturday, May 3, 7:10 PM on FSWI, FSOH
Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio
Milwaukee Brewers - Gallardo, Y (2-0) vs. Cincinnati Reds - Cueto, J (2-2)
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Saturday night, there will be a great pitching matchup at Great American Ball Park between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Cincinnati Reds. Getting the ball for the Brewers will be Yovani Gallardo, while the Reds will turn to Johnny Cueto.
Gallardo has been one of the best pitchers in the National League throughout the season. He is currently 2-0 with a 1.91 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and .232 BAA. He has recorded 25 strikeouts in 6 starts, covering 37 2/3 innings with just 8 earned runs allowed on 32 hits and 10 walks. He has given up 3 home runs, which is something he has had problems with in his career. Against the current roster of Cincinnati players, he has struggled. Jay Bruce is hitting .359 with 2 home runs in 39 at-bats, Brandon Phillips is batting .314 with 2 home runs in 51 at-bats and Ryan Ludwick is batting .346 with 3 home runs and 10 RBIs in 26 at-bats.
One pitcher that has been even better than Gallardo this season is Cueto. In 6 starts, he is 2-2 with a 1.15 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and .136 BAA. He has been unhittable at times, allowing just 22 hits in 47 innings with only 6 earned runs allowed with 50 strikeouts. Each of his 6 starts have been quality starts but he has been hurt by poor run support, as the Reds have scored just 12 runs in his starts.
Milwaukee Brewers Betting Trends
Milwaukee Brewers are 10-17-0 against the Over/Under
Run Differential for Milwaukee Brewers is 0.9
Cincinnati Reds Betting Trends
Cincinnati Reds are 11-14-1 against the Over/Under
Run differential for Cincinnati Reds is 0.5
Injuries to Watch
Milwaukee Brewers
04/30/14 P Matt Garza Finger questionable for next start
04/27/14 RF Ryan Braun Side out indefinitely
04/21/14 LF Logan Schafer Hamstring 15-day DL (4/18)
03/31/14 P Tom Gorzelanny Shoulder 15-day DL (3/21)
Cincinnati Reds
04/27/14 C Devin Mesoraco Hamstring 15-day DL (4/26)
04/09/14 P Trevor Bell Elbow 15-day DL (4/08)
04/02/14 P Brett Marshall Finger 60-day DL (3/30)
03/31/14 P Aroldis Chapman Concussion 15-day DL (3/21)
03/28/14 3B Jack Hannahan Shoulder 60-day DL (3/30)
03/28/14 P Mat Latos Knee 15-day DL (3/21)
03/28/14 2B Skip Schumaker Shoulder 15-day DL (3/22)
Josh's Pick: Take Cincinnati
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