The Milwaukee Brewers, holding a strong 95-60 record and currently on the road, face the St. Louis Cardinals, who have a disappointing 75-80 record. The Brewers are favored on the moneyline and the spread, reflecting superior recent form and pitching. The total runs line is set at 9, reflecting a moderately high-scoring expectation.
Key Factors to Consider
Brewers have been strong this season with a 95-60 record, winning 65.2% of games as favorites and posting an 85-66 record against the spread. Cardinals have struggled with a sub-.500 record and poor recent form.
Brewers have had the upper hand in the series, with predictions heavily favoring Milwaukee to take this matchup.
Milwaukee has minor injuries with W. Contreras and M. Winn listed; Cardinals deal with injuries to key players like C. Thomas and G. Mitchell, weakening their lineup.
Game played at Busch Stadium favors Cardinals slightly, but Brewers' stronger lineup and pitching depth likely offset home advantage.
Milwaukee is pushing to consolidate their higher standing and playoff position, while Cardinals have less motivation with a losing record and likely out of contention.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Milwaukee -136, St. Louis +116
Milwaukee Brewers
★★★★☆ 74%
Spread
Milwaukee -1.5 +126, St. Louis +1.5 -152
Milwaukee Brewers -1.5
★★★☆☆ 68%
Over/under
Over 9 -105, Under 9 -115
Over 9 runs
★★★☆☆ 60%
Top EV Betting Odds
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Milwaukee Brewers -6%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 9 17%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 9 at 17% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 18% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Milwaukee Brewers to win on the moneyline, cover the -1.5 run spread, and the game to go over 9 runs total.
Predicted Score: Milwaukee Brewers 6 – St. Louis Cardinals 4
The Milwaukee Brewers, strong playoff contenders with a 93-59 record, host a struggling Los Angeles Angels team (69-82) that is on a seven-game road losing streak. Brewers are favored and have shown consistent offensive production and better form overall in recent games.
Key Factors to Consider
Brewers have won 6 of their last 10 games, averaging 5.8 runs per game recently. Angels are on a 7-game road losing streak and have a weaker overall record. Brewers perform well at home (50-27).
Recent meeting ended with Brewers dominating 9-2. Historically, Brewers lead with 29 wins in head-to-head, with strong home performance. Angels have only 2 road wins against Brewers.
No major injuries reported that significantly impact starting pitchers or key hitters for both teams at this time.
Playing at home field gives Brewers advantage. The Angels’ road struggles and recent slump affect their confidence negatively.
Brewers pushing for playoffs, highly motivated. Angels attempting to stop prolonged losing streak but momentum is against them.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
Milwaukee Brewers -188
Milwaukee Brewers
★★★★☆ 75%
Spread
Milwaukee Brewers -1.5 +115
Milwaukee Brewers -1.5
★★★★☆ 70%
Over/under
Over 8 -115
Over 8 runs
★★★☆☆ 65%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Milwaukee Brewers 1%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Over 8 12%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Over 8 at 12% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 14% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Milwaukee Brewers to win outright on the moneyline, cover the -1.5 run spread, and the game to go over 8 total runs.
Predicted Score: Milwaukee Brewers 6 – 3 Los Angeles Angels
Milwaukee Brewers (98-63) host the St. Louis Cardinals (77-82) in a critical NL Central matchup. Brewers are pushing toward the playoffs with a dominant bullpen and better overall offense, while the Cardinals have struggled and show inconsistency, especially in pitching.
Key Factors to Consider
Brewers have a significantly better record and recent form, with strong pitching from Jose Quintana and a powerful offense. Cardinals are below .500 and inconsistent, especially in starting pitching.
Brewers have dominated recent meetings and hold a psychological edge. They also benefit from home-field advantage.
No major injuries reported for Brewers; Cardinals dealing with some pitching inconsistencies, less depth in bullpen.
Home crowd and stadium factors favor Brewers. Weather and playing conditions likely to be normal with no adverse effects.
Brewers motivated to secure playoff positioning while Cardinals are out of contention, reducing their intensity.
Odds and Predictions
Category
Odds
Prediction
Confidence
Moneyline
-178
Milwaukee Brewers
★★★★☆ 79%
Spread
+115
Milwaukee Brewers -1.5
★★★★☆ 75%
Over/under
-105
Under 8.5
★★★☆☆ 62%
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Market
EV Pick
Moneyline
Milwaukee Brewers 6%
Spread
N/A
Over/Under
Under 8.5 21%
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 8.5 at 21% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 22.1% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Milwaukee Brewers to win and cover the -1.5 run line, with a final score favoring Milwaukee comfortably.
Predicted Score: Milwaukee Brewers 5 – St. Louis Cardinals 2