Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals Betting Picks & Predictions
The upcoming game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night at Busch Stadium is set to be an exciting match-up. Freddy Peralta will be
Game outlook
The upcoming game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night at Busch Stadium is set to be an exciting match-up. Freddy Peralta will be starting for the Brewers with a 2-0 record and a 2.55 ERA, while Kyle Gibson will start for the Cardinals with a 1-2 record and a 6.16 ERA. Milwaukee, with a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against St. Louis, is the betting favorite at -124. The game is scheduled to start at 8:15 PM ET and is the first of a three-game series, with both teams looking to take the series lead.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Brewers -124 | Cardinals +113
Spread: Brewers -1.5 (+139) | Cardinals +1.5 (-154)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 55%.
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers ended their three-game losing streak with a victory over the Padres and have been performing well on the road, winning four of their last five games. They aim to continue their momentum with a win over the Cardinals to secure their third straight victory against St. Louis. Milwaukee's offensive stats are impressive, with a batting average of .277 (second in the league) and an average of 5.76 runs per game. Their pitching has also been solid, giving up an average of 3.76 runs per game. In their last game, Peralta pitched a strong six innings with no runs given up. However, Christian Yelich will be unavailable for the upcoming game. The Brewers hold a power ranking of 1 and are ranked 2 in offense, 15 in defense, and have a 11-6 record for the season.