Milwaukee Brewers defeat Cincinnati Reds 20-0: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · MLB · Cincinnati Reds 0, Milwaukee Brewers 20

Milwaukee Brewers routed Cincinnati Reds 20–0 on Friday, covering the –1.5 spread and sending the total well over the 8-run line.

Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers final score and game recap

The Brewers built an insurmountable lead by the fifth inning. Cincinnati never scored. Milwaukee scored two in the first, six in the second, one in the fourth, eight in the fifth, and three in the eighth. The final tally: 20–0. Andrew Abbott started for Cincinnati; Dustin May for Milwaukee. By the end of five innings, the game was decided.

Who covered the spread in Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers?

Milwaukee Brewers covered the –1.5 spread, winning by 20 runs. The line held steady at –1.5 from open to close. AiQ's pick of Milwaukee Brewers –1.5 at 59% confidence graded as a win.

Did Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers go over or under the total?

The game went over, finishing at 20 runs against the 8-run line—an over by 12. The total opened at 7.5 and moved to 8. AiQ's pick of Over 8 at 62% confidence won.

How did AiQ's Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers predictions do?

AiQ posted a perfect 3–0 record:

Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers odds: sportsbook value and line movement

The closing moneyline was Cincinnati Reds +169, Milwaukee Brewers –206. After removing vig, the implied probabilities were 36% for Cincinnati and 64% for Milwaukee, with a 4.5% bookmaker margin. AiQ's pre-game expected value at –182 (best price available) was –0.4%, indicating the side was correct but the price slightly unfavorable.

Cincinnati sits at 68–78 overall (146 games played): 35–38 at home, 33–40 on the road. Against the spread across 111 games with a recorded line, the Reds are 56–55. Their over/under record from the same sample is 61 games went over, 49 finished under. They have lost four straight.

Milwaukee improved to 89–55 (144 games): 49–24 at home, 40–31 away. Against the spread across 117 games, the Brewers are 60–57. Their over/under record is 49 games went over, 64 finished under. They have won four in a row.

What's next for Cincinnati Reds and Milwaukee Brewers?

Cincinnati hosts Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, September 17. Milwaukee travels to Pittsburgh to face the Pirates the same night.