Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Brady Singer (51) in action against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The Cincinnati Reds (83-78) visit the Milwaukee Brewers (96-65) Sunday for the finale of their 3-game series and final regular-season game. First pitch from American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is scheduled for 3:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Reds vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

Season series: Brewers lead 7-5

The Reds control their own playoff destiny. With a win Sunday, or a New York Mets loss, they will clinch the final NL Wild Card spot. With the Philadelphia Phillies' loss Saturday, the Brewers clinched the top seed in the NL and the best record in MLB.

Cincinnati has won 3 games in a row after winning 7-4 Saturday and covering as a +105 road underdog. The Reds struck first with a 6-run third inning. CF TJ Friedl and 1B Sal Stewart each had 2 RBIs, with Stewart's second RBI coming off a solo home run in the seventh inning.

Milwaukee has lost back-to-back games and 5 of its last 6 after Saturday's setback as a -125 home favorite. RF Jackson Chourio had a solo home run in the loss.

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Reds at Brewers projected starters

RHP Brady Singer vs. RHP Freddy Peralta

Singer (14-11, 3.95 ERA) makes his 32nd start. He has a 1.23 WHIP, 3.2 BB/9 and 8.5 K/9 through 166 1/3 innings.

  • Last start: Loss, 5 1/3 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, 0 BB, 3 K in a 4-2 home loss vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday
  • Career vs. Brewers: 2-1, 4.11 ERA (15 1/3 IP, 7 ER), 1.57 WHIP, 8.8 K/9 in 3 starts

Peralta (17-6, 2.68 ERA) makes his 33rd start. He has a 1.07 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 10.4 K/9 through 174 2/3 innings.

  • Last start: No-decision, 5 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 6 K in a 5-4 road loss against San Diego Padres Monday
  • Career vs. Reds: 5-4, 3.43 ERA (89 1/3 IP, 34 ER), 1.05 WHIP, 11.8 K/9 in 21 games (15 starts)

Reds at Brewers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:47 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Reds +118 (bet $100 to win $118) | Brewers -145 (bet $145 to win $100)
  • Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Reds +1.5 (-170) | Brewers -7.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Reds at Brewers picks and predictions

Prediction

Reds 4, Brewers 3

Moneyline

BET REDS (+118).

The Reds have surged at the end of the season, winning 8 of their last 10 games to push for the playoffs. With their season on the line, expect an added edge of competitiveness Sunday afternoon. While they can still make the postseason with a Mets loss, they will do everything they can to keep it in their hands.

The biggest advantage for the Reds is their future Hall of Fame manager, Terry Francona, who is no stranger to the postseason and will make sure the team is ready to compete. The Reds have been competitive with the Brewers this season, winning 5 of their 12 games, and ending their streak of 13 straight series losses to the Brewers.

The Brewers have dropped 6 of their last 8 games.

Run line/Against the spread

PASS.

There is better value on the Reds' moneyline.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 7.5 (-110).

Despite the Brewers clinching the top record in the MLB, they are still starting Peralta, who has allowed 2 or fewer ER in 8 of his last 9 starts. The Brewers have scored 3 or fewer runs in 6 of their last 8 games and have hit the Under in 5 of their last 6.

The Reds have avoided the Over in 9 of their last 11 games. While their offense came to life Saturday, they have scored 3 or fewer runs in 5 of their last 6 games and allowed 4 or fewer in each of their last 11 games.

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Reporting by Seth Orlemann, Sportsbook Wire / Sportsbook Wire

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