Brewers vs Reds Picks and Prediction – 6/2/2025

NL Central Division rivals will square off on Monday night, when the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Cincinnati Reds from the Great American Ball Park. Be ready for the baseball season with all of our MLB predictions. The Brewers (32-28) are riding a seven-game winning streak and are 5.5 games back of first place Chicago. On Sunday, SS Joey Ortiz went 2-for-3 and scored twice to lead Milwaukee to a 5-2 road victory against Philadelphia. 

Twenty-nine year old righty Aaron Civale (0-1 6.00 ERA) will make his fourth start of the year for the Brewers. Last time out, Civale (5 IP) allowed three hits and one run during a 5-1 home victory versus Boston. 

The Cincinnati Reds have split their first 28 home games and are sitting in fourth place in the division standings. On Sunday, All-Star SS Elly De La Cruz went 2-for-3 with a home run and scored twice during a 7-3 road loss against Chicago. SP Nick Martinez (3-6) was knocked around for five runs in four plus innings and took the loss for the Reds, who fell to 29-31 on the year.  

Cincinnati manager Terry Francona will give the nod to right-hander Brady Singer (6-3 4.60 ERA) on Monday. In his last start, Singer lasted seven innings and gave up two runs during a 7-2 road victory against Kansas City. 

Cincinnati OF Austin Hays has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left foot contusion. Through 59 games, Milwaukee ranks 25th in OPS and 10th in runs scored. For the season, Cincinnati ranks 13th in OPS and 9th in runs scored. Take the over. Final Score Prediction, Cincinnati Reds win 6-5.