MLB Betting \u2013 Brewers vs Reds Preview & Pick<\/strong> Milwaukee Brewers<\/strong> Don\u2019t be surprised if the Brewers and Reds form the National League Central\u2019s biggest rivalry this season. The Reds are of course, the defending champions and the Brewers are expected to contend for the crown after bolstering their pitching to accompany their solid hitting over the offseason.<\/p>\n One of their key new arrivals, Zack Greinke, is on the DL with broken ribs, but the other, Shaun Marcum, is ready to make his debut Saturday.<\/p>\n Marcum toiled in obscurity as a Toronto Blue Jay but bettors shouldn\u2019t sleep on him. He\u2019s an efficient, deceptive pitcher with solid control. His 3.85 career ERA is more impressive than it looks considering he made his living in the AL East. Cincinnati Reds<\/strong> After all the hype Aroldis Chapman and Mike Leake attracted as highly touted Reds rookies, it was Travis Wood that stole the show in 2010. The rook showed a healthy strikeout rate and was very efficient, compiling a 1.08 WHIP and holding opponents to a .222 average.<\/p>\n Could Wood be a Brewer killer this season? He faced them twice in his first season, going 1-0 with 3.97 ERA. He had 12 strikeouts in 11.1 innings and held them to a .195 average.<\/p>\n MLB Trends:<\/strong><\/p>\n Under is 9-3 in MIL last 12 games following a loss. The pick:<\/strong><\/p>\n This is a tough matchup to call. On one hand, Marcum could have an edge because so few of the Brewers have faced him. On the other, he\u2019s on the road and Wood has proven his mettle against Cincinnati before. If Marcum has a weakness, it\u2019s homers. He\u2019s served up at least 21 taters in each of his three full seasons as a starting pitcher.<\/p>\n Not only is Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati favorable for hitters, the Reds have plenty of powerful bats who can punish Marcum \u2013 namely, Joey Votto, Jay Bruce and Drew Stubbs. I don\u2019t expect a blowout but I think the long ball will put the Reds over the edge at home.<\/p>\n
\nDate: <\/strong>Saturday, April 2, 2011
\nVenue: <\/strong>Great American Ballpark, Cincinnati, OH
\nBroadcast: <\/strong>WMLW, FSOH
\nMilwaukee Brewers at Cincinnati Reds Betting Lines from Betus.com<\/strong>
\nMoneyline\/Spread\/Total Odds
\n913 BREWERS +1\u00bd-200\t o8\u00bd-105\t +105
\n914 REDS -1\u00bd+170\t u8\u00bd-115\t -125<\/strong>
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\nShaun Marcum (2010: 13-8, 3.64 ERA)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/media.partners.betus.com\/BANNERS\/baseball\/sportsbook_baseball_250x250_mybanner.gif\")
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\nTravis Wood (2010: 5-4, 3.51 ERA)<\/p>\n
\nCIN are 17-7 in their last 24 home games.
\nUnder is 15-7-1 in CIN last 23 home games.
\nMIL are 1-9 in the last 10 meetings in Cincinnati.
\nMIL are 4-17 in the last 21 meetings.<\/p>\n