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Milwaukee Brewers Favored to Win in Exciting Match-up Against St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium

The upcoming game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night at Busch Stadium is set to be an exciting match-up. Freddy Peralta will be starting for the Brewers with a 2-0 record and a 2.55 ERA, while Kyle Gibson will start for the Cardinals with a 1-2 record and a 6.16 ERA. Milwaukee, with a 6-4 record in their last 10 games against St. Louis, is the betting favorite at -124. The game is scheduled to start at 8:15 PM ET and is the first of a three-game series, with both teams looking to take the series lead.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Brewers -124 | Cardinals +113
• Spread: Brewers -1.5 (+139) | Cardinals +1.5 (-154)
• Total: Over/Under 8 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Milwaukee will win straight-up is 55%.

Milwaukee vs St. Louis Stats

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers ended their three-game losing streak with a victory over the Padres and have been performing well on the road, winning four of their last five games. They aim to continue their momentum with a win over the Cardinals to secure their third straight victory against St. Louis. Milwaukee's offensive stats are impressive, with a batting average of .277 (second in the league) and an average of 5.76 runs per game. Their pitching has also been solid, giving up an average of 3.76 runs per game. In their last game, Peralta pitched a strong six innings with no runs given up. However, Christian Yelich will be unavailable for the upcoming game. The Brewers hold a power ranking of 1 and are ranked 2 in offense, 15 in defense, and have a 11-6 record for the season.

St. Louis Cardinals Analysis

The St. Louis Cardinals are coming off a loss to the Athletics, ending their two-game winning streak. They will look to bounce back against the Brewers and secure their third win in their last four games. The Cardinals have struggled offensively, averaging 3.68 runs per game with a .226 batting average. On the defensive side, they have been solid, giving up 3.63 runs per game with a .251 opponent batting average. Pitcher Gibson will need to improve from his last start if the team hopes to come out on top. The Cardinals have a power ranking of 16 and are ranked 24th for offense, 7th for defense, and have an overall record of 9-10. Milwaukee has a 1-2 record in their last three matchups against St. Louis. If you're interested in betting, consider checking out some of the top betting sites available.

Milwaukee Brewers Poised for Victory Against St. Louis Cardinals Based on Recent Performance

The Milwaukee Brewers have demonstrated solid performance recently, winning four out of their last five road games. With an impressive offensive display of scoring 26 runs in their last three road games, the team is poised for continued success in their upcoming game. Their batting average against right-handers is over .280, which bodes well for their offensive capabilities. In contrast, the St. Louis Cardinals have faced challenges, losing three of their last five games and three of their last four home games. Their offensive performance has been lackluster, scoring only six runs in their last three home games. The Cardinals may encounter further difficulties in this game as they have struggled against right-handers and will face a strong pitching performance from Peralta, particularly on the road. With Milwaukee's solid bullpen ranking in the league and past success against the Cardinals, the Brewers are a favorable choice to cover the money line.

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