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The Philadelphia Phillies (91-60) and the Milwaukee Brewers (87-64) wrap up a 3-game series on Wednesday. First pitch from American Family Field is set for 7:40 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s MLB odds around the Phillies vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Phillies lead 4-1
The Phillies got back on track Tuesday with a 5-1 victory as a moderate favorite (-140), while holding on for the Under (7). The Phils doubled up the Brewers in the hits department, too (10-5).
Philadelphia improved to 6-2 across the past 8 games, while snapping a 3-game losing streak on the road. The Over is still 6-4-1 in the past 11 games despite the total going low in Tuesday’s contest.
For the Brewers, they’re still 4-2 in the past 6 contests, but they’re 4-game cover streak as the underdog on the run line was halted. The Under is 8-3-1 in the previous 12 outings for Milwaukee.
Phillies at Brewers projected starters
RHP Aaron Nola vs. RHP Freddy Peralta
Nola (12-8, 3.62 ERA) makes his 31st start. He has a 1.20 WHIP, 2.3 BB/9 and 8.6 K/9 in 181 1/3 IP (1 CG).
- Last start: Loss, 4 1/3 IP, 6 ER, 6 H (2 HR), 2 BB, 7 K in 11-3 home setback vs. New York Mets Friday
- 2024 road splits: 6-4, 4.00 ERA, 83 1/3 IP, 37 ER, 13 HR, 1.34 WHIP, .276 opponents’ batting average (OBA), 23 BB, 74 K in 14 starts (1 CG)
- Last 7 games: 1-3, 3.92 ERA, 39 IP, 17 ER, 13 BB, 40 K, 1.54 WHIP
- Career vs. Brewers: 7-2, 2.76 ERA, 78 1/3 IP, 24 ER, 5 HR, 21 BB, 86 K, 1.12 WHIP in 13 starts
Peralta (11-8, 3.75 ERA) makes his 31st start. He has a 1.24 WHIP, 3.5 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 in 163 1/3 IP.
- Last start: Win, 5 IP, 1 ER, 6 H, 4 BB, 5 K in 2-1 road victory vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Friday
- 2024 home splits: 6-5, 4.13 ERA, 89 1/3 IP, 41 ER, 17 HR, 1.20 WHIP, .237 OBA, 28 BB, 99 K in 16 starts
- Last 7 games: 4-2, 2.84 ERA, 38 IP, 12 ER, 33 H, 17 BB, 29 K, 1.32 WHIP
- Career vs. Phillies: 0-2, 4.01 ERA, 24 2/3 IP, 11 ER, 4 HR, 6 BB, 36 K, 1.18 WHIP, 13.1 K/9 in 5 starts (6 appearances)
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Phillies at Brewers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of MLB odds. Lines last updated at 6:18 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Phillies -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Brewers -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Phillies -1.5 (+165) | Brewers +1.5 (-200)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Phillies at Brewers picks and predictions
Prediction
Brewers 4, Phillies 3
Moneyline
The BREWERS (-115) are a good play against the Phillies (-105) in the series finale, and rubber game.
Peralta should give Milwaukee the slight edge over Nola. The latter was knocked around for 6 ER in just 4 1/3 IP at home against the Mets, and he is 0-2 with a 7.20 ERA across 15 IP in 3 September starts. Meanwhile, Peralta has a 4-2 record and 2.84 ERA across the previous 7 outings.
Run line/Against the spread
If you’re a bit more conservative, Brewers +1.5 (-200) will cost you 2 times your potential return if you require a little insurance and can’t back Milwaukee straight up.
That’s not a recommended play, unless you were to play a multi-leg parlay including 5 or more teams, then it is OK to drop Milwaukee in.
PASS, and avoid a singular play.
Over/Under
UNDER 7.5 (-105) is the lean, but go with a half-unit play at best.
The Under is 1-0-1 in the current series, and 4-0-1 in 5 matchups this season between these NL combatants.
Philadelphia is 2-0-1 to the Under in the past 3 games, but be careful. The Over is 6-4-1 in the past 11 outings for the Phillies, while going 7-3-1 in the previous 11 road contests.
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