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Milwaukee Brewers Dominate While Arizona Diamondbacks Struggle on the Road: A Preview of Thursday's Match-up

In the upcoming game on Thursday afternoon between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field, both teams will be looking to secure a win. Nabil Crismatt will start on the mound for the Diamondbacks, while Jose Quintana will pitch for the Brewers. Arizona will be aiming to avoid a second consecutive road series loss. However, the Brewers have been performing well with an 83-50 record. The Diamondbacks have a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against Milwaukee. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this exciting match-up. **Please note that this preview was written prior to Wednesday's game.**

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Diamondbacks +142 | Brewers -168
• Spread: Diamondbacks +1.5 (-145) | Brewers -1.5 (+125)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 63%.

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks recently ended a four-game winning streak with three consecutive losses. They will look to bounce back and secure their fifth win in the last eight games in their upcoming match on Thursday. The team has strong offensive statistics, ranking fifth in the league with an average of 4.95 runs per game. However, their pitching has struggled, with opponents averaging 4.89 runs per game against them. Geraldo Perdomo leads the team with a .291 batting average and 86 RBI, while Corbin Carroll has hit 27 home runs this season. In their most recent game, starting pitcher Crismatt gave up three hits and one run in five innings, resulting in a 6-5 loss to Colorado.

Milwaukee Brewers

The Brewers bounced back from a two-game losing streak with victories in the first two games of their series. They currently lead the NL Central by 6.5 games over the Cubs and will aim to secure a series win and extend their division lead in their upcoming game on Thursday. Milwaukee averages 5.13 runs per game, ranking third in the league, with a .258 batting average (second in the league), .332 on base percentage (second in the league), and .406 slugging percentage (12th in the league). Sal Frelick boasts a team-leading .297 batting average, while Christian Yelich leads in home runs (26) and RBI (90). Defensively, the Brewers give up an average of 3.91 runs per game (third in the league) and hold opponents to a .230 batting average (third in the league). Their 3.62 ERA ranks third and 1.23 WHIP ranks eighth in the league. In his last start, Quintana allowed two hits and two runs over 5.1 innings, contributing to a 5-4 win against the Giants. Quintana holds a 1-2 record with a 6.13 ERA in eight games against Arizona.

Milwaukee Brewers Dominate While Arizona Diamondbacks Struggle on the Road

The Milwaukee Brewers have secured victories in four out of their last six games, as opposed to the Arizona Diamondbacks who have suffered losses in five out of their last six road games. Milwaukee holds a competitive advantage due to their strong performance when facing right-handed pitchers, a trend they are likely to continue against Crismatt and the Arizona bullpen, which ranks fourth lowest in the league. Conversely, Arizona may struggle offensively given their recent lackluster hitting performance. Facing Quintana, who has only allowed four runs across his last three starts, Arizona's offense is likely to be contained. As a result, it is advisable to consider placing a bet on the Milwaukee Brewers to win.

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