Match Analysis: St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-09-21
- Time: 6:16 PM UTC
- Location: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri
Game Overview
The Milwaukee Brewers visit the St. Louis Cardinals for Game 3 of their series, with the series currently tied 1-1. Milwaukee (95-60) is favored given their stronger recent form, deeper lineup, and effective pitching, including the solid performance of their starter Peralta. St. Louis (75-80) is the underdog but playing at home in Busch Stadium offers some advantage.
Key Factors to Consider
- Milwaukee Brewers have a strong season record (95-60) and have a winning trend as favorites, winning 65.2% of 89 games as favorites, and 38-13 when favored at -136 or better on moneyline. They have an overall record against the spread of 85-66 and have played over totals 77 times this season. St. Louis Cardinals have a below .500 record (75-80) and are underdogs in this game.
- The current series is tied 1-1. Historical context points to Milwaukeeβs advantage in pitching and depth. Specific head-to-head stats for this series favor Milwaukee but detailed historical win/loss records for this matchup in 2025 are limited.
- No significant or game-impacting injuries reported for either team affecting starting pitchers or key hitters in this game from available sources.
- Playing at Busch Stadium gives St. Louis the home field advantage, but Milwaukeeβs momentum and favorable odds suggest confidence despite being the away team. Weather or other external factors were not reported as influencing this match notably.
- Milwaukee, with a strong record and likelihood to maintain playoff positioning, is highly motivated to secure a series win on the road. St. Louis, out of playoff contention with a losing record, may play with lower external pressure but higher motivation to upset favorites at home.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Milwaukee Brewers: -136, St. Louis Cardinals: 116 | Milwaukee Brewers | β β β β β 70% |
| Spread | Milwaukee Brewers: -1.5 (126), St. Louis Cardinals: +1.5 (-152) | Milwaukee Brewers to cover -1.5 runs | β β β ββ 65% |
| Over/under | Over: 9 runs (-105), Under: 9 runs (-115) | Under 9 runs | β β β ββ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Milwaukee Brewers -6% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 9 -3% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Under 9 at -3% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Milwaukee Brewers are favored to win considering their superior pitching, batting depth, and strong season performance. The predicted win probability for Milwaukee is around 54.4%. St. Louis may compete well at home but likelihood of victory is lower.
Predicted Score: Milwaukee Brewers 5 – St. Louis Cardinals 3