Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers: August 17 MLB Preview

Match Overview

Detail	Information
Date	Sunday, 17 August 2025
Time	1:40 PM ET
Venue	Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
Teams	Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers
League	Major League Baseball (MLB)

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The Cincinnati Reds will host the Milwaukee Brewers at Great American Ball Park on Sunday, August 17, 2025. First pitch is scheduled for 1:40 PM ET. The Brewers are the favourites on the moneyline at 1.74, while the Reds are the underdogs at 2.15. The over/under for the game is set at 9 runs, and the Brewers are the run line favourites (-1.5, 2.20).

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Game Odds & Lines

Bet Type	Odds
Moneyline	Reds: 2.15 • Brewers: 1.74
Run Line	Reds +1.5: 1.72 • Brewers -1.5: 2.20
Total Runs (O/U)	Over 9: 1.91 • Under 9: 1.91

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Starting Pitchers

Team	Starting Pitcher	Record / ERA
Reds	Andrew Abbott (8–3, 2.41 ERA)
Brewers	José Quintana (10–4, 3.44 ERA)

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Weather & Ballpark Conditions

• Forecast: Partly cloudy, 78°F
• Wind: Blowing out to center field at 8 mph
• Humidity: 60%
• Ballpark Factor: Slight edge to hitters due to wind direction

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Last 5 Games Record

Team	Last 5 Games
Reds	W, W, L, W, L
Brewers	W, W, W, W, W

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Head-to-Head Record

Stat	Value
2024 Season Series	Reds 3 – 4 Brewers
Last 10 Meetings	Brewers lead 6–4

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Key Insights & Betting Trends

• The Brewers are on a 5-game winning streak.
• The Reds have been competitive at home but are inconsistent against strong pitching.
• Andrew Abbott allows occasional big innings, while José Quintana has been reliable for the Brewers.
• The total runs trend suggests a moderately high-scoring game is possible.

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Expert Picks & Recommended Bets

• Moneyline: Brewers @ 1.74
• Run Line: Brewers -1.5 @ 2.20
• Total Runs: Under 9 @ 1.91

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Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers Predicted Outcome

The Brewers enter the game with momentum and strong pitching, giving them a slight edge over the Reds. Cincinnati’s Abbott will keep it close early, but Quintana’s consistency is likely to secure the win. Expected final score: Brewers 5, Reds 4.

Sources: https://www.oddsshark.com/nba/, https://www.cbssports.com/nba, https://www.foxsports.com/articles/nba/, https://www.mybookie.ag/sportsbook/