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Milwaukee Brewers Favored to Continue Winning Streak Against St. Louis Cardinals

In this article, we provide a prediction for the upcoming game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers, which is the second of a four-game series. Both teams are coming off losses in their previous games. The Cardinals were swept at home by Toronto, while the Brewers lost to Atlanta. The starting pitchers for this game are Erick Fedde for the Cardinals and Freddy Peralta for the Brewers. Milwaukee is favored to win the game, with the current line set at Milwaukee -160. This analysis was done before the conclusion of the first game of the series.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals +145 | Brewers -160
• Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-151) | Brewers -1.5 (+132)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 62%.

St. Louis vs Milwaukee Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals suffered their fourth consecutive loss as they were swept at home by the Blue Jays in a three-game interleague series. Despite entering Thursday with a record of 36-32 and standing second in the NL Central, five games behind the Cubs, the Cardinals struggled against Toronto. In Wednesday's game, they totaled seven hits with Victor Scott II and Willson Contreras each picking up a pair in the contest. Yohel Pozo homered in the loss, as the Cardinals went one for 10 with runners in scoring position and left eight men on base. Matthew Liberatore took the loss on the mound, allowing five runs in five innings. Erick Fedde is set to take the ball for his 14th start of the year for the Cardinals, with a 3-5 record and a 3.54 ERA. The team currently has a power ranking of 24, ranking 7th in offense and 18th in defense, and holds a 36-33 season record.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers recently lost two out of three games at home to the Atlanta Braves, dropping the rubber game of the series. The Brewers currently stand at 36-33 and are in third place in the NL Central, 5.5 games behind the Cubs. In their recent game against Atlanta, the Brewers struggled offensively, finishing with only five hits and going 1 for 4 with runners in scoring position. Rhys Hoskins hit a homer in the loss. Pitcher Chad Patrick took the loss, giving up five runs over five innings. Freddy Peralta will start the next game for the Brewers, with a 5-4 record and a 2.69 ERA this season. The Brewers have a power ranking of 5 and are ranked 14th for offense, scoring an average of 4.33 runs per game, and 15th for defense, allowing an average of 4.10 runs per game. In their last three matchups, Milwaukee went 1-2 against the St. Louis Cardinals.

St. Louis Cardinals Face Uphill Battle Against Milwaukee Brewers in NL Central Showdown

The St. Louis Cardinals entered Thursday with a four-game losing streak and are seeking to regain their footing in the NL Central race. The team has faced challenges recently, allowing at least five runs in each of their preceding losses, presenting a significant issue. Although Peralta has performed consistently throughout the season, his win-loss record has been average. Milwaukee's pitching has been stronger, balancing the Cardinals' offensive capabilities. Fedde has experienced difficulties with control and relies on inducing contact. This approach may pose challenges, especially against the Brewers, who have a strong home record of 20-14 compared to the Cardinals' 14-18 road record. The Brewers hold the advantage in this upcoming matchup.

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