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Milwaukee Brewers Favored to Beat Miami Marlins in Three-Game Series Opener on Fourth of July, Priester vs. Alcantara Starting Pitchers

The Milwaukee Brewers and Miami Marlins are set to begin a three game series on the Fourth of July. Quinn Priester, with a 3.35 ERA, will start for the Brewers while Sandy Alcantara, with a 6.98 ERA, will start for the Marlins. The Brewers are favored to win, with the current line at Milwaukee -120. This will be the first series between these teams this season. The game is scheduled to start at 7:10 EST.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Brewers -120 | Marlins +108
• Spread: Brewers -1.5 (+140) | Marlins +1.5 (-162)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 55%.

Milwaukee vs Miami Stats

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers are currently in second place in the NL Central, four games behind the division leading Cubs and 1.5 games ahead of the Cardinals in third. The team recently dropped two of three games against the Mets and is heading to Miami for their next series. Jackson Chourio, the 21-year old center fielder, is a key player for the team with 14 home runs and 51 RBIs so far this season. The team's top power hitter is Christian Yelich, who leads the team with 17 home runs and 61 RBIs and will be facing his former team, the Marlins. Sal Frelick has the best batting average on the team at .296. Quinn Priester, a 24-year old right hander, will be making his 12th start of the season with a 6-2 record and an ERA of 3.35. The Brewers have won their last six games in which Priester has started. Their power ranking is 2, with their offense ranked 8th, defense ranked 13th, and a record of 48-39 this season.

Miami Marlins Analysis

The Miami Marlins have been on a hot streak, winning eight games in a row before finally losing one to the Minnesota Twins. Despite their recent success, they are still third in the NL East, trailing the Phillies by 11 games. Agustin Ramirez hit a crucial home run in their last game, contributing to his impressive rookie season stats of 13 home runs and 35 RBIs. Kyle Stowers and Xavier Edwards have also been key players for the Marlins, with Stowers leading in power hitting and Edwards excelling in stolen bases and batting average. Sandy Alcantara, the team's reliable right-handed pitcher, will make his 17th start of the season with a 4-8 record and a 6.98 ERA. Overall, the Marlins have a power ranking of 9 and are ranked 17th for offense and 25th for defense. In their previous matchups, Milwaukee came out on top with a 2-1 record against Miami.

Priester's Dominance Set to Halt Miami's Winning Streak as Brewers Positioned for Victory

The Milwaukee Brewers are positioned to halt Miami's recent winning streak with Priester taking the mound, showcasing exceptional performance as of late. Priester has been pivotal in leading the Brewers to victory in each of his last six starts, notably dominating the Rays with an impressive 11 strikeouts and only allowing one hit in a shutout performance. His consistent track record includes giving up one or fewer earned runs in four of his last five appearances. On the other hand, Alcantara's performance for Miami has been lackluster, with a record of 4-8 and an ERA just below 7.00. Despite Miami's recent success, it is unlikely to be sustained due to the team's lack of overall talent, currently trailing by 11 games in the division. The Brewers are expected to secure a convincing win in this matchup. For the best outcome, the Brewers are the recommended choice.

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