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Milwaukee Brewers Favored to Secure Win Over San Diego Padres in Series Opener in Cream City

In this analysis, we look at the upcoming game between the San Diego Padres and the Milwaukee Brewers as they open a three-game series in Cream City. The Padres are coming off a series with the Giants, while the Brewers recently defeated the Reds. Last season, the Padres had the upper hand in the season series. The starting pitchers for this game will be Randy Vasquez for the Padres and Chad Patrick for the Brewers. Milwaukee is currently favored to win with a betting line of -146. Please note that this article was written before the conclusion of the Padres' previous game.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Padres +128 | Brewers -146
• Spread: Padres +1.5 (-160) | Brewers -1.5 (+140)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 59%.

San Diego vs Milwaukee Stats

San Diego Padres

The San Diego Padres missed an opportunity to gain ground in the NL West as they fell to the Giants in the third game of their four-game series. Despite finishing with 12 hits, including three by Fernando Tatis Jr., the Padres struggled with runners in scoring position and left nine on base in a game where they blew a 5-0 lead. Nick Pivetta pitched six innings, allowing five runs, while Jason Adam took the loss in relief. Randy Vasquez will start the opening game of the upcoming series, with a record of 3-4 and a 3.99 ERA. The Padres are currently ranked 16th in offense, 11th in defense, and have a season record of 35-26.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers secured a win in the rubber game against the Reds, marking their ninth victory in 10 games. With a current record of 34-29, they are ranked third in the NL Central division, trailing the Cubs by five games. In their recent game, standout performances were delivered by players such as Jackson Chourio, Rhys Hoskins, Daz Cameron, and Brice Turang, with solid pitching from DL Hall and Quinn Priester. Chad Patrick, with a 3-4 record and a 2.97 ERA, will take the mound in their upcoming game against the Padres. The Brewers hold a power ranking of 6 and rank 9th in offense, averaging 4.57 runs per game. They also rank 15th in defense, allowing an average of 4.17 runs per game. In their last three matchups, the San Diego Padres went 1-2 against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Milwaukee Brewers Favored to Win Series Opener After Strong Performances and Rest

Recently, the Milwaukee team has been performing well, with Patrick delivering a strong performance in his last start against the Phillies. However, Vasquez has experienced inconsistency this season, with concerns arising over his pitch control as indicated by his 30 walks to 35 strikeouts ratio. On the other hand, San Diego will be at a disadvantage having to travel after playing on Thursday, while the Brewers will have the benefit of a day off after their successful series against the Reds. Despite facing challenges with injuries affecting their rotation, the Brewers have shown resilience and are gradually improving. With the home field advantage and a well-deserved rest, Milwaukee is favored to win the upcoming series opener.

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