Brewers Finish Series Against Cardinals with Opportunity to Cement Series Win

Game outlook

The Brewers and Cardinals have split their last four meetings, and the Brewers (85-66) can cement the series win with a victory on Thursday afternoon.

Game Info

When: Thursday, 9/21/2023 @ 1:15pm EST

Where: Busch Stadium Stadium Brewers vs Cardinals Betting Odds Moneyline: Brewers +103 | Cardinals -113

Spread: Brewers +1.5 (-195) | Cardinals -1.5 (+170)

Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that St. Louis will win straight-up is 53%.

Milwaukee Brewers

The Brewers have won four of six, and aim to capture their fifth win in seven games against the Cardinals. Milwaukee is averaging 4.45 runs per game, with a .238 batting average (26th in the league), .318 on base percentage (18th), and .381 slugging percentage (28th). William Contreras leads with a batting average of .283, while Willy Adames has 24 home runs and 78 RBI. The Brewers' pitching has an opponent batting average of .226 (1st in the league), 3.77 ERA (4th), and 1.18 WHIP (2nd). Christian Yelich (Back) is questionable for the game. The Brewers have a power ranking of 1, ranking 19 in offense and 2 in defense, with an overall record of 85-66.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

-The St. Louis Cardinals have lost 3 out of their last 5 games and are eager to get a win against the Milwaukee Brewers. -The team is averaging 5.05 runs per game, 14th in the league, and have a .252 batting average and .327 on base percentage, both 11th in the league. -Paul Goldschmidt leads the team with a .269 batting average and Nolan Gorman leads with 27 home runs, while Nolan Arenado leads with 93 RBI. -Their pitching isn't performing well, with an opponents batting average of .275 (29th), 4.74 ERA (25th) and 1.45 WHIP (27th). -Their power ranking is 19 and they are #17 for offense, #24 for defense and overall record of 67-84. -Milwaukee have gone 2-1 in their last 3 matchups against St. Louis.