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Milwaukee Brewers Favored to Win Against San Diego Padres in Friday Matchup - Here's Why

The Milwaukee Brewers are scheduled to play the San Diego Padres on Friday at 9:40 p.m. ET. Colin Rea is set to start as pitcher for the Brewers, with a current ERA of 3.29, while Dylan Cease will be starting for the Padres, with an ERA of 3.95. The Padres are favored to win, with an opening line of -150 and a current line of -149. These details are provided before the conclusion of Thursday's game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Brewers +135 | Padres -149
• Spread: Brewers +1.5 (-161) | Padres -1.5 (+142)
• Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that San Diego will win straight-up is 60%.

Milwaukee vs San Diego Stats

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers enter their series against the San Diego Padres with a record of 44-30, leading the NL Central. They have a team slash line of .252/.328/.399, ranking eighth, fourth, and 13th in the majors, respectively. On the road, their slash line drops slightly to .247/.318/.382. Against the Padres' pitcher Cease, Monasterio is 1-for-3, Frelick hits .400 in 5 at-bats, Adames hits .167 in 6 at-bats, and Bauers hits .091 in 11 at-bats. The Brewers will start right-hander Colin Rae, who is 6-2 with a 3.29 ERA. In his last start, he went six innings allowing two runs against the Reds. On the road, Rae is 2-1 with a 3.93 ERA. Overall, Milwaukee has a team ERA of 3.67, ranking ninth in the league. Additionally, the Brewers have a power ranking of 8, ranking 7th in offense (scoring an average of 4.81 runs per game) and 8th in defense (allowing an average of 3.95 runs per game). They currently hold a record of 44-31 for the season.

San Diego Padres Analysis

The San Diego Padres, with a record of 38-40 and in 2nd place in the NL West, are set to start right-hander Dylan Cease, who is 6-5 with a 3.95 ERA this season. Cease struggled in his last start, allowing seven runs in 3.2 innings against the Mets. The Padres have a team ERA of 4.09, ranking 17th in the league. Offensively, they are slashing .258/.323/.398 overall, and .238/.316/.406 at home. In the month of June, they are slashing .255/.321/.427. Against Milwaukee, Peralta is 1-for-1, Machado and Arraez are 2-for-2, while Solano and Cronenworth are 0-for-2. The Padres have a power ranking of 18, ranking 13th in offense and defense, scoring an average of 4.43 runs per game and giving up 4.28 runs per game. Milwaukee won 2 out of their last 3 matchups against San Diego.

Milwaukee Brewers Favored for Victory in Upcoming Match Against San Diego Padres

The Milwaukee Brewers have demonstrated strong performance in baseball, making them a favorable choice to secure another victory in their upcoming match. Dylan Cease's previous performance was subpar, indicating potential struggles against the formidable Brewers lineup, known for their ability to generate hits and runs efficiently. Conversely, Rae has exhibited consistency throughout the season and is anticipated to effectively regulate the Padres' offense. While both teams are expected to score runs, the Brewers have the advantage in terms of pitching and bullpen strength. Therefore, it is advisable to support Milwaukee on the moneyline for the anticipated road win.

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