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Brewers Favored to Dominate Cardinals in Second Game of Three-Game Series

On Tuesday evening, the St. Louis Cardinals will face off against the Milwaukee Brewers in the second game of their three-game series at American Family Field. Sonny Gray will take the mound for the Cardinals, while Aaron Civale will pitch for the Brewers. The Cardinals have a chance to build on their previous series win against the Brewers earlier this season. The game is scheduled for 7:40 PM Eastern time, with Milwaukee favored to win with a current line of -146.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Cardinals +134 | Brewers -146
• Spread: Cardinals +1.5 (-160) | Brewers -1.5 (+140)
• Total: Over/Under 8.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 59%.

St. Louis vs Milwaukee Stats

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals have been on a hot streak, winning four of their last five games, including a 14-7 victory over the Yankees. Outfielder Jordan Walker had an impressive five-hit performance, including a two-run homer. The offense has been strong, scoring four runs or more in six of their last seven games. Starter Miles Mikolas had a decent performance, lasting four innings and allowing five runs. The Cardinals are currently ranked 18th in power rankings, with their offense averaging 4.18 runs per game and defense allowing 4.55 runs per game. Despite a record of 69-69 this season, they have been showing strong performances recently. Key injuries include catcher Willson Contreras remaining on the IL with a finger injury.

Milwaukee Brewers Analysis

The Milwaukee Brewers' four-game winning streak was ended by the Cincinnati Reds in a 4-3 loss in 11 innings on Sunday. Reliever Bryan Wilson suffered his fourth loss of the season, giving up the game-winning hit. Shortstop Willy Adames hit his 28th home run, and third baseman Joey Ortiz had a strong performance with two hits and two runs scored. The Brewers' offense has been performing well, scoring five runs or more in five of their last six games. Outfielder Christian Yelich remains on the IL with back issues. The Brewers have a power ranking of 2 and are ranked #5 for offense, averaging 4.88 runs per game, and #3 for defense, giving up an average of 3.91 runs per game. They currently have a record of 81-57, and in their last three matchups, St. Louis won one and lost two games against Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Brewers Dominate St. Louis Cardinals in Recent Matchups at American Family Field

The Milwaukee Brewers have demonstrated their dominance over the St. Louis Cardinals in recent matchups at American Family Field, winning five out of their last six games. Cardinals' hitters have struggled on the road against the Brewers, maintaining a .226 batting average and .316 slugging percentage in their past seven encounters. Milwaukee has shown strong performance against the spread this season, boasting a 54% success rate. Their success in Milwaukee is evident by winning over 60% of their home games and remaining undefeated in their last five series at home, including a recent sweep of the Cleveland Guardians. On the other hand, the Cardinals have struggled on the road in 2024, losing more than 50% of their away games. Milwaukee holds a significant advantage in pitching, ranking third in the league in ERA compared to their opponent who ranks in the bottom half. With Gray struggling in his last outing against the Brewers, the statistics and trends point towards a comfortable victory for the Brewers in the final game of the series. I recommend taking Milwaukee for the win.

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