St. Louis Cardinals vs
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Lance Lynn's pitching performance leads St. Louis Cardinals to victory over struggling Milwaukee Brewers in series opener

The St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers are set to begin a four-game weekend series on Thursday night in Milwaukee. The Brewers previously swept the Cardinals in a three-game series earlier this season. The pitching matchup for Thursday features Lance Lynn for the Cardinals and Tobias Myers, a rookie for the Brewers. The game is scheduled for 7:40 PM EST. Oddsmakers have Milwaukee as the initial favorite at -113, but the line has since shifted to St. Louis -123.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals -123 | Brewers +110
• Spread: Cardinals -1.5 (+136) | Brewers +1.5 (-160)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 52%.

St. Louis vs Milwaukee Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are off to a rough start in the 2024 season after finishing last in the NL Central Division in 2023. They have dropped four straight games heading into their series finale with the Mets, which was postponed due to rain. The team is currently 15-21 on the season and will turn to veteran righty Lance Lynn to start the four-game series with the Brewers. Lynn has a 1-0 record so far this season with an ERA of 3.28. The Cardinals have several key injuries, including DH Matt Carpenter and several relief pitchers. Despite their struggles, the team is ranked 22nd in power rankings, 29th in offense, and 19th in defense. For more insights on the MLB season, fans can check out Free MLB Picks for expert opinions.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers are currently leading the NL Central Division in a tight race. Despite losing three of their last five games, they remain a strong offensive team, averaging 4.94 runs per game. The team suffered a 6-4 loss in their recent series finale against the Royals, with standout performance from Gary Sanchez. The Brewers will rely on rookie pitcher Tobias Myers in their upcoming series opener against the Cardinals. Myers has had a tough start to the season with a 0-2 record and an ERA of 6.23. The Brewers are facing key injuries, including the suspension of SP Freddy Peralta and the absence of 2B Christian Arroyo and SP Logan Blake Henderson. Additionally, Milwaukee has a power ranking of 19 and have struggled in recent matchups against the Cardinals, going 0-3 in their last three games.

Lance Lynn's strong pitching performance sets Cardinals up for victory against struggling Brewers

Lance Lynn has demonstrated moderate effectiveness for the Cardinals this season, helping to keep them competitive in the games he has started. The Cardinals have achieved a 3-3 record in Lynn's starts thus far. One significant factor contributing to Lynn's success has been his ability to limit home runs, as he has only given up five so far this season compared to the 44 he allowed last season, while maintaining a solid strikeout rate. On the other hand, the Brewers' Brett Myers has struggled with home runs, allowing five in just 13 innings of work resulting in an inflated ERA of 6.23 and a winless record of 0-3 in his starts. Considering these factors, it is likely that the Cardinals will secure a victory against the Brewers on Thursday. Therefore, the Cardinals are the recommended pick in this matchup.

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