Pittsburgh Pirates vs
Milwaukee BrewersPredictions & Preview

Brewers Favored to Dominate Pirates in NL Central Showdown

In this upcoming Pirates at Brewers matchup, the focus will be on the NL Central Division standings as the last place Pirates take on the 2nd place Brewers. The Brewers, who are just behind the Cubs in the division, will have Chad Patrick (3-7, 3.50) on the mound while the Pirates have yet to name a starter. The game is set to start at 7:40 PM EST. Milwaukee is favored to win with a current line of Milwaukee -195. Stay tuned for more insights on this game and consider using our top to maximize your bets.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Pirates +165 | Brewers -195
• Spread: Pirates +1.5 (-118) | Brewers -1.5 (-101)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 66%.

Pittsburgh vs Milwaukee Stats

Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates recently won a game against the Texas Rangers after two straight losses, with Tommy Pham leading the offense with a 3-for-3 night. Despite their struggles, the Pirates are facing challenges with injuries and pitching rotation. Their upcoming game against the Milwaukee Brewers will be tough, as they have a record of 31-48 and a key player, Carmen Mlodzinski, will have limited pitching innings. In terms of rankings, the Pirates are 10th with a power ranking of 10, 30th in offense, 12th in defense, and have a 30-48 record this season.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers are currently in the playoff hunt as they aim to claim the NL Central Division crown for the third consecutive season. Despite a slow start and various injuries, the Brewers are just 3.5 games behind the first-place Cubs. After sweeping the Twins and splitting a series with the Cubs over the weekend, the Brewers are looking to close the gap further with a win over the Pirates on Monday night. Rookie righty Chad Patrick will start the series and has a season record of 3-7 with a 3.50 ERA. Despite key injuries, the Brewers have a power ranking of 3 and rank #11 in offense and #13 in defense. The Brewers have a 42-35 overall record and have had recent success against the Pirates, winning 1 out of their last 3 matchups.

Rookie Pitcher Patrick Poised to Lead Brewers to Victory Against Pirates

Patrick has seamlessly transitioned to the Majors this season, providing much-needed support to the Brewers amidst injuries to their starting rotation. With a commendable 2.84 ERA at home, he is set to face a struggling Pirates team on Monday who are batting under .230. This will be the Pirates' initial encounter with Patrick, giving him a strategic advantage. The opposing team is likely to employ a bullpen strategy, which could present an opportunity for the Brewers to capitalize on scoring runs. Having secured four consecutive wins with scores of eight or more runs, the Brewers are poised for another strong performance on Monday evening. It is advisable to consider betting on the Brewers with the money line in this matchup.

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