The Milwaukee Brewers (40-33) face the Arizona Diamondbacks (21-53) in the second game of a three-game series at Chase Field after dropping the opener Monday night. First pitch is scheduled for 9:40 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook‘s lines around the Brewers vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.
RHP Freddy Peralta is the projected starting pitcher for the Brewers. He is 6-2 with a 2.28 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 12.5 K/9 and 3.5 BB/9 through 75 IP over 13 starts and one relief appearance.
He took the loss in his last start despite allowing only 2 runs over 7 innings. The Brewers won his previous five starts, including one over the Diamondbacks in which he gave up 1 run on 1 hit and 3 walks over 7 1/3 frames.
RHP Zac Gallen is the projected starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks. He is 1-2 with a 3.99 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 10.7 K/9 and 4.6 BB/9 over 29 1/3 IP spanning 6 starts.
He has been on the injured lists twice this season and struggled in his first start back from the most recent stint. He allowed 4 runs and 4 hits in 2 2/3 innings Thursday against the San Francisco Giants.
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Brewers at Diamondbacks odds, lines, picks and prediction
MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports for a full list. Odds last updated at 10:50 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Brewers -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
- Against the spread/ATS: Brewers -1.5 (+110) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-135)
- Over/Under: 7.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Prediction
Brewers 4, Diamondbacks 3
Money line (ML)
The Brewers lost Monday’s opener 5-1, asArizona snapped a 17-game losing skid. Milwaukee is now 2-3 on its current road trip and has lost six of its last eight games. However, the Brewers are 5-1 on the road when Peralta starts.
The Diamondback finally won a game, but it was only their third win in 34 games.
Take the BREWERS (-150).
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Run line/Against the spread (ATS)
The Brewers are 39-34 ATS this season and 21-14 ATS on the road. However, they covered the spread in only one of their last eight games.
The Diamondbacks are 35-39 ATS overall and 19-15 ATS at home. They covered the spread in each of their last two games.
Gallen will be better in his second game back from the IL but Peralta will pitch well. Expect a close game.
Take the DIAMONDBACKS +1.5 (-135).
Over/Under (O/U)
Two-thirds of games at Chase Field this season went Over the projected total.
The Brewers are hitting .221 and average 4.20 runs per game on the road, but they also have a 3.52 ERA on the road.
Take UNDER 7.5 (-105).
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