Milwaukee Brewers vs
St. Louis CardinalsPredictions & Preview

St. Louis Cardinals Favored to Win Home Opener Against Milwaukee Brewers

In this article, we preview the opening game of a three-game series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the St. Louis Cardinals. Both teams are coming off losses in their previous series and will be looking to bounce back with a win. The Brewers won the season series last year, but the Cardinals were able to take two out of three in their most recent meeting. Chad Patrick will be starting for the Brewers, while Matthew Liberatore will be on the mound for the Cardinals. St. Louis is the betting favorite in this matchup.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Brewers +112 | Cardinals -125
• Spread: Brewers +1.5 (-196) | Cardinals -1.5 (+171)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 56%.

Milwaukee vs St. Louis Stats

Milwaukee Brewers

Milwaukee entered Thursday's game looking to bounce back after a tough loss to the Giants on Wednesday. The Brewers dropped to 13-12 on the season, sitting in second place in the NL Central, 2.5 games behind the Cubs. In Wednesday's game, Brice Turang stood out with two RBI, but the team struggled with runners in scoring position and left 10 men on base. Pitcher Freddy Peralta took the loss after allowing three runs in five innings. Chad Patrick, with a 1-1 record and a 2.11 ERA, was set to start the next game against the Cardinals. The Brewers have a strong offense, ranking 5th in the league with an average of 5.08 runs scored per game, but their defense is ranked 19th, allowing an average of 4.52 runs against them.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

The St. Louis Cardinals recently completed a rough road trip, going 1-6 in games against teams in New York and Atlanta. They are currently tied for last place in the NL Central, 5.5 games behind the Cubs. In their recent game against the Braves, they had seven hits with Alec Burleson leading the team with three hits. They struggled with runners in scoring position, going two for seven, and left nine runners on base. Pitcher Miles Mikolas had a strong outing but did not factor into the decision. Matthew Liberatore will start the next game for the Cardinals, looking to improve on his 1-2 record with a 3.60 ERA. The team has a power ranking of 13 and ranks 7th in offense, scoring an average of 4.80 runs per game. They are 10-15 overall. Milwaukee has won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against St. Louis.

St. Louis Cardinals Have the Upper Hand in Home Game Against Milwaukee Brewers

The St. Louis Cardinals have a significant advantage in their upcoming game, with home field advantage and a well-earned rest after their recent series in Atlanta. On the other hand, the Milwaukee Brewers had to travel to San Francisco to face the Giants before flying into St. Louis. This schedule may potentially impact the Brewers' bullpen, particularly with Tobias Myers starting his first game of the season. The Cardinals have demonstrated strong performance at home with an 8-4 record, while struggling on the road with a 2-11 record. Additionally, Liberatore has consistently delivered solid performances in his four starts this season, consistently pitching six innings or more. Taking all of these factors into consideration, it is likely that the St. Louis Cardinals will come out victorious in this game.

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