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Brewers Favored to Secure Victory Against Struggling Cardinals in NL Central Showdown

The St. Louis Cardinals and Milwaukee Brewers are locked in a tight race in the NL Central standings as they prepare to face off in the third game of a four-game series. The season series is currently tied at 2-2. Andre Pallante with a 4.75 ERA will start for the Cardinals, while Jose Quintana with a 2.66 ERA will take the mound for the Brewers. Milwaukee is the betting favorite at -118. The game will be televised on FS1 with first pitch scheduled for 4:10 EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals +106 | Brewers -118
• Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-198) | Brewers -1.5 (+170)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 54%.

St. Louis vs Milwaukee Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are currently on a five-game losing streak, causing them to fall from second to third place in their division. They recently lost to the Dodgers, were swept by the Blue Jays, and suffered a defeat against the Brewers. Their offense struggled in their last game, managing only three hits in a 6-0 loss. First baseman Willson Contreras, who bats cleanup, leads the team with 8 home runs and 43 RBIs while batting .257. Other key players include Lars Nootbar and Nolan Arenado, who are tied for the team lead in homers. Pitcher Andre Pallante will make his 14th start of the season with a 4-3 record and a 4.75 ERA. Despite their recent struggles, the Cardinals maintain a power ranking of 24, ranking 7th in offense and 18th in defense. They currently have a 36-33 record for the season.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers currently sit in second place in the NL Central, narrowly holding onto their spot ahead of the Cardinals by half a game. They have recently suffered losses in their last two series against the Padres and the Braves, but continue to trail the division-leading Cubs by five games. In their last game against the Cardinals, outfielder Jackson Chourio stood out with two RBIs. Chourio, an up-and-coming star in the outfield, has been batting second in the lineup with a .257 average, 12 home runs, and 41 RBIs this season. Another key player for the Brewers is Christian Yelich, their top power hitter with 13 home runs and 41 RBIs. Pitcher Jose Quintana has been performing well, with a 4-1 record and a 2.66 ERA, helping the team secure wins in his last two starts. Overall, the Brewers have a power ranking of 5, rank 14th in offense and 15th in defense, and currently hold a record of 37-33. In their recent matchups, the Cardinals went 2-1 against the Brewers.

Brewers Poised for Victory Against Struggling Cardinals in Upcoming Series

The Brewers are poised to perform well in this upcoming series against the Cardinals, who have been experiencing a string of losses leading up to this matchup. A key factor in the Brewers' potential success is the notable difference in ERA between Pallante, at 4.75, and Quintana, at 2.66. Pallante has struggled in recent games, consistently giving up two or more earned runs in his last five starts, including a particularly challenging game against the Royals where he allowed seven earned runs in a loss to Toronto. In contrast, Quintana has been instrumental in leading the Brewers to victory in six out of his eight appearances on the mound. Based on this analysis, it is highly likely that the Brewers will emerge triumphant in this series. Opting to support the Brewers for the win would be a strategic decision.

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