Milwaukee Brewers defeat Cincinnati Reds 13-9: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · MLB · Cincinnati Reds 9, Milwaukee Brewers 13

Milwaukee Brewers defeated Cincinnati Reds 13-9 on Saturday at American Family Field, covering the -1.5 spread and going over the 8.5 total as the teams combined for 22 runs.

Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers final score and game recap

The game was decided in the first five innings. Milwaukee scored four runs in the opening inning and never trailed. Cincinnati answered with single runs in the second and third, then added three more in the fourth to pull within 8-5. The Brewers responded with five runs in the fifth to extend their lead to 13-5, effectively putting the game out of reach. Cincinnati rallied late with four runs in the eighth but fell short, 13-9.

Brady Singer started for Cincinnati; Shane Drohan for Milwaukee. The offensive output overwhelmed the pitching matchup.

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

Milwaukee Brewers covered the -1.5 spread, winning by four runs and exceeding the line. The spread remained at Milwaukee Brewers -1.5 from open to close. AiQ's spread pick at -1.5 with 62% confidence was graded a win.

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

The game went over the 8.5 total, finishing at 22 combined runs—13.5 runs over. Milwaukee's early scoring bursts and Cincinnati's four-run eighth inning drove the high tally. The total line did not move. AiQ's over 8.5 pick at 62% confidence was a win.

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

AiQ posted a perfect 3-0 record on this game.

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

The Brewers' moneyline victory returned $47.85 on a $100 wager.

AiQ's pre-game expected value calculation placed Milwaukee at -3.1% with a -198 price, indicating the model favored the side but found the offered odds slightly unfavorable. The market implied 65% win probability for Milwaukee while AiQ's calibrated estimate was 64%.

Cincinnati sits at 68-79 overall, 35-38 at home and 33-41 away. Their against-the-spread record stands at 56-56 in 112 games, and they have gone over the total 62 times in 112 contests. The club is on a five-game losing streak.

Milwaukee improves to 90-55 overall, 50-24 at home and 40-31 on the road. Their against-the-spread record is 61-57 in 118 games, with 50 games going over the total and 64 games finishing under in 118 contests. Milwaukee has won five straight.

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 on the same night.