The St. Louis Cardinals (20-20) and Milwaukee Brewers (20-24) play the first game of a Monday doubleheader at Miller Park at 5:10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Cardinals-Brewers MLB betting odds and lines, with picks and best bets.
Cardinals at Brewers: Projected starting pitchers
LHP Kwang Hyun Kim vs. RHP Josh Lindblom
Kim: 2-0, 0.83 ERA, 11 K, 21 2/3 IP, 5 games (4 starts)
- Kim has not allowed an earned run in his last 17 innings across three straight starts.
- He has allowed only one home run in 21 2/3 innings this season.
Lindblom: 1-3, 6.06 ERA, 42 K, 32 2/3 IP, 9 games (7 starts)
- He is making his first start since Sept. 1, the last time Milwaukee needed a fifth starter. He pitched twice in relief since then.
- He has allowed at least two runs in each of his seven starts this season.
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Cardinals at Brewers: Key injuries
(Get the latest injury news here.)
Cardinals
- OF Austin Dean (elbow) questionable
- OF Dexter Fowler (personal) out
- RP Giovanny Gallegos (groin) out
Brewers
- C Manny Pina (knee) out
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Cardinals at Brewers: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 11:10 a.m. ET.
Prediction
Cardinals 4, Brewers 2
Moneyline (ML)
The Cardinals (+105) enter the game as slight underdogs against the Brewers (-115). They have the better record and the better pitching matchup.
Take the CARDINALS (+105).
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The Cardinals are favored on the run line at -1.5 (+180) with the Brewers at +1.5 (-250). The Brewers have the worst ATS record in the league at 15-29.
Take the CARDINALS -1.5 (+180).
Over/Under (O/U)
The total is set at 6.5 runs for the 7-inning opener of the doubleheader. The Over is -121 and the Under is even money. Both teams are either 50% or just under 50% with the Over percentage.
Take the UNDER 6.5 RUNS (+100).
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