St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers Betting Picks & Predictions
As the new week begins, baseball fans are gearing up for an exciting September matchup between division rivals and playoff contenders, the St. Louis Cardinals and the
Game outlook
As the new week begins, baseball fans are gearing up for an exciting September matchup between division rivals and playoff contenders, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers. The Cardinals, with a record of 77-85, will be facing the 80-57 Brewers. Oddsmakers have the Brewers as the slight favorites in this game. The starting pitchers will be Andre Pallante for the Cardinals and Freddy Peralta for the Brewers. The current betting line has Milwaukee at -168. This game is sure to be a thrilling showdown between two competitive teams.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Cardinals +153 | Brewers -168
Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-145) | Brewers -1.5 (+125)
Total: Over/Under 7.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 63%.
St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals are facing a crucial series against their division rivals with their playoff hopes hanging by a thread. Currently sitting third in the NL Central with a record of 69-68, their chances of reaching the postseason are slim at around 2% according to ESPN. Despite winning 4 of their last 5 games, the Cardinals have a below-average run differential and struggle offensively, averaging just 4.2 runs per game. Their lineup lacks a standout performer, with no qualified hitter owning an OPS above .754. To compete in this series, the Cardinals will rely on a strong pitching performance, with young righty Andre Pallante set to start the opening game. Pallante has a solid 3.80 ERA for the season and has been improving, with a 3.30 ERA in the month of August. St. Louis is ranked 24th in offense, 20th in defense, and has a power ranking of 16.