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St. Louis Cardinals to Face Milwaukee Brewers in Three-Game Series, Sonny Gray vs Jacob Misiorowski MLB Debut. Cardinals Favorites at -125.

The St. Louis Cardinals (36-32) will face off against the Milwaukee Brewers (36-33) in a three-game series, with Sonny Gray starting for the Cardinals and Jacob Misiorowski making his MLB debut for the Brewers. The Cardinals lead the season series 2-1. The Cardinals are the favorites at -125. Can Misiorowski earn a win in his debut? Stay tuned for the Cardinals vs. Brewers prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals -125 | Brewers +113
• Spread: Cardinals -1.5 (+130) | Brewers +1.5 (-156)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 56%.

St. Louis vs Milwaukee Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are sending Sonny Gray to the mound for their Thursday evening game. Gray has been impressive in recent outings, with a 3.35 ERA and a 1.13 WHIP, along with a 7-1 record this season. The team is on a road trip and currently out of a wildcard spot. The Cardinals have had mixed results recently, including a big series win against the Dodgers but a home sweep by the Blue Jays. Some standout performers for the team include Lars Nootbar, Brendan Donovan, and Ivan Herrera. The team is averaging 4.69 runs per game and has a decent 3.96 ERA. St. Louis has a power ranking of 25 and a record of 36-31 this season.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers have promoted top pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski to make his debut in the upcoming series on Thursday. Misiorowski has impressed at Triple-A with a 2.13 ERA and 1.09 WHIP, along with a 4-2 record and 80 strikeouts in 63.1 innings pitched. The bullpen has been a weakness for the Brewers this season, with a 4.41 ERA. Milwaukee is currently 3.5 games out of a wildcard spot and has been inconsistent, recently losing home series against the Padres and Braves. Offensively, some players like Brice Turang, William Contreras, and Rhys Hoskins have been struggling, while Jackson Chourio has been a standout with 10 RBIs in his last 10 games. The Brewers average 4.35 runs per game and have a solid pitching staff with a 3.82 ERA. They currently have a power ranking of 4 and are ranked 13th in offense and 15th in defense. In their last three matchups, St. Louis went 1-2 against Milwaukee.

St. Louis Cardinals Struggle on the Road Against Strong Milwaukee Brewers- Pitching Matchup Looms Large

The St. Louis Cardinals have faced challenges while playing away games this season, currently carrying a record that is four games below .500. With four consecutive losses, the team is currently struggling to secure victories. On the other hand, the Milwaukee Brewers have shown strength while playing at home, boasting a 20-14 record for the year. Cardinals pitcher Sonny Gray has been less effective on the road, evidenced by his 4.57 ERA this season. During a previous matchup, the Brewers managed to score three runs against him. Additionally, Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski is set to make his debut with high expectations as their top pitching prospect. His impressive performance in Triple-A, where he maintained a 2.66 ERA and 1.09 WHIP, has generated excitement for his upcoming appearance.

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