The Milwaukee Brewers are favored to win Thursday afternoon's game against the Cincinnati Reds, according to a prediction from handicapper 'Stitches' writing for the New York Post. The focus of the matchup is expected to be the pitching duel between the Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski and the Reds' Chase Burns.
Misiorowski, who holds a 9-3 record this season, has been particularly strong at home, boasting a 5-0 record at American Family Field. He has not allowed more than three runs in any game this year and recently pitched a two-hitter against the Chicago Cubs, lowering his earned run average to 1.45. The New York Post has placed a $50 bet on the Brewers at -198 odds, citing Misiorowski's performance.
Burns, the Reds' starting pitcher, has a 9-1 record but is coming off his worst outing of the season. In his last start against Pittsburgh, he surrendered five runs on nine hits. The game is expected to take place amid high temperatures, with forecasts nearing 100 degrees.
In recent betting outcomes mentioned, the New York Post noted success with a bet on the Mets against the Jays, but a wager on Max Meyer and the Marlins resulted in a loss. The Mets are not otherwise mentioned in relation to this specific game.