Day baseball is on tap Thursday as the Cincinnati Reds (39-46) and Milwaukee Brewers (53-31) wrap up a four-game NL Central series at American Family Field. The Brewers will look to complete the sweep behind their ace after going 6-0 against the Reds this season and seeking a second sweep of their division rivals in back-to-back weeks.
The Reds scored first in each of the first two games of the series, but the Brewers came away with 5-3 and 7-2 victories. Milwaukee struck first with a two-run first inning Wednesday, and although the Reds tied the game in the second on Noelvi Marte’s two-run home run, the Brewers answered with two runs in the seventh to secure the win, clinch the series, and set up a chance for a four-game sweep Thursday afternoon.
Baseball fans will be treated to one of the best pitching matchups of the season in the finale. NL Cy Young favorite Jacob Misiorowski takes his MLB-leading 1.45 ERA and 146 strikeouts to the mound for Milwaukee, while the Reds counter with an NL Cy Young contender of their own in 23-year-old Chase Burns. The young right-hander enters Thursday 9-1 with a 2.36 ERA as he looks to help Cincinnati avoid another sweep.
Reds vs. Brewers Current Odds
The Brewers enter Thursday with the second-best record in MLB and winners of eight of their last 10 games, so Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook lists Milwaukee as the home favorite with Misiorowski on the mound:
- Moneyline: Brewers -200, Reds +165
- Run Line: Brewers -1.5 (+120), Reds +1.5 (-140)
- Total (Runs): Over 7.5 (+115), Under 7.5 (-140)
Reds vs. Brewers Predictions
Two of baseball’s brightest young arms square off Thursday in a matchup featuring two NL Cy Young contenders. Don’t miss the opportunity to get in on the action at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook. You can also check out the Stats Hub for baseball betting insights, trends, and featured picks like the one below:
Brewers vs. Reds Best Bet: Jacob Misiorowski Under 1.5 Earned Runs
While Jacob Misiorowski’s triple-digit fastball makes his strikeout props exciting, his line of 9.5 strikeouts is a bit steep. Yes, he leads MLB in strikeouts, and yes, he has reached double digits in six of his 16 starts this season, including a career-high 15 against Philadelphia on June 12. However, 9.5 is still a lofty number, even against a Reds lineup that ranks fourth in MLB in strikeouts.
Instead, consider Misiorowski’s Under 1.5 Earned Runs prop. The 24-year-old has allowed one or fewer earned runs in 11 starts this season, including nine of his last 10 outings.
He hasn’t faced Cincinnati this year, but given the way he’s been pitching and the Reds entering Thursday with the eighth-fewest runs scored in MLB, it’s difficult to envision the offense doing much damage against him.
- Reds vs. Brewers Player Prop Pick for July 2: Jacob Misiorowski Under 1.5 Earned Runs (-165)
Top 5 Most-Bet Player Props for CIN-MIL
Despite facing Misiorowski, Elly De La Cruz, who enters on a four-game hitting streak, and Sal Stewart, who carries a seven-game hitting streak into Thursday, own the two most-bet player props with their hits markets. Misiorowski also owns two of the top 10 most-bet player props for the game:
- Elly De La Cruz – Hits Over 0.5
- Sal Stewart – Hits Over 0.5
- Jacob Misiorowski – Strikeouts Over 9.5
- Jackson Chourio – Hits Over 0.5
- William Contreras – Hits Over 0.5
2026 NL Cy Young Award Futures for Burns & Misiorowski
Misiorowski has opened a sizable lead in the 2026 NL Cy Young race heading into the All-Star break, but there’s still plenty of baseball left for pitchers like Chase Burns to close the gap. Misiorowski is the betting favorite in the NL Cy Young futures market at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook, while Burns currently owns the sixth-best odds.
Chase Burns 2026 NL Cy Young Award Odds
Chase Burns to win the 2026 NL Cy Young Award: +4000
Jacob Misiorowski 2026 NL Cy Young Award Odds
Jacob Misiorowski to win the 2026 NL Cy Young Award: -220
Reds vs. Brewers Game Info
- š Where: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
- š Date: Thursday, July 2
- ā° First Pitch: 2:10 PM ET
- šŗš» TV/Streaming: MLB.TV
- ā¾ Probable Pitchers:
- Reds: Chase Burns
- Brewers: Jacob Misiorowski
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