Milwaukee Brewers vs Oakland Athletics Betting Picks & Predictions
The Milwaukee Brewers are dominating the National League Central with a comfortable lead in the division as they continue their road series with the Oakland Athletics. The
Game outlook
The Milwaukee Brewers are dominating the National League Central with a comfortable lead in the division as they continue their road series with the Oakland Athletics. The Brewers will need to maintain their momentum heading into the postseason in 2024. The Athletics, while showing potential, have struggled with consistency and lack of elite talent. The expected pitching matchup features RHP Colin Rea for the Brewers with an ERA of 3.52, facing off against RHP Joe Boyle for the Athletics with an ERA of 6.21. Milwaukee opens as the betting favorite at -131, with the current line at Milwaukee -116.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Brewers -116 | Athletics +105
Spread: Brewers -1.5 (+136) | Athletics +1.5 (-156)
Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 54%.
Milwaukee Brewers
Despite losing key players in the off-season, the Milwaukee Brewers have continued to succeed in the 2024 season, currently holding a 10 game lead in the Central division with six weeks remaining before the playoffs. The team has surpassed 600 runs this year and boasts a strong pitching staff with a 3.69 ERA, ranking third in the league. Milwaukee is expected to make a deep playoff run this year after years of disappointment. Right hander Colin Rea will take the mound for the Brewers, coming off a mixed August performance. In their last game against Oakland, the Brewers secured an 11-3 victory with a strong offensive showing led by Rhys Hoskins and Gary Sanchez. Milwaukee currently has a power ranking of 2, ranks 11th in offense and 3rd in defense, scoring an average of 4.75 runs per game while allowing 3.96 runs against them per game. Their overall record this season is 73-54.