The Milwaukee Brewers (69-60) open a 4-game road series against the Arizona Diamondbacks (61-68) Thursday. First pitch is 9:40 p.m. ET at Chase Field. Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Brewers vs. Diamondbacks odds with MLB picks and predictions.
Season series: First meeting of 2022
The Brewers just wrapped up a 6-game homestand going 4-2. They are in 2nd place in the NL Central, 6 games behind the 1st-place St. Louis Cardinals.
The Diamondbacks had their 5-game win streak snapped Wednesday night when they were blown out 18-2 by the Philadelphia Phillies. They have moved into a tie for 3rd place in the NL West but trail the Los Angeles Dodgers by 29 games.
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Brewers at Diamondbacks projected starters
RHP Brandon Woodruff vs. RHP Merrill Kelly
Woodruff (9-3, 3.31 ERA) makes his 21st start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 10.9 K/9 through 108 2/3 IP.
- Did not have a decision in August but the Brewers went 4-1 in his 5 starts
- Has not had a loss since May 27
- Has allowed 2 or fewer runs in 12 starts
Kelly (11-5, 2.97 ERA) makes his 27th start. He has a 1.13 WHIP, 2.7 BB/9 and 7.7 K/9 through 157 2/3 IP.
- Has not lost a game since June 24
- Has allowed 7 runs in his last 13 1/3 innings
- Had a streak of 7 straight starts allowing 2 or fewer runs from July 1 – Aug. 6
Brewers at Diamondbacks odds and lines
Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:23 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Brewers -135 (bet $135 to win $100) | Diamondbacks +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Brewers -1.5 (+122) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (-150)
- Over/Under (O/U): 7.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)
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Brewers at Diamondbacks picks and predictions
Prediction
Diamondbacks 5, Brewers 4
Money line
The Diamondbacks, despite the loss Wednesday, are 14-9 in their last 23 games. They have won 6 of their last 8 games.
The Brewers have lost 10 of their last 13 road games.
Take the DIAMONDBACKS (+110).
Run line/Against the spread
The Brewers have the league’s worst ATS record on the road. They are 28-40 ATS away from home this season.
The Diamondbacks are No. 3 in the majors at 75-54 ATS and are 9-5 ATS in their last 14 games. They are 23-16 ATS as home dogs.
The money line is the better value, but DIAMONDBACKS +1.5 (-150) is still worth some action.
Over/Under
The Diamondbacks have been in high-scoring games as of late. Nine of their last 10 games have had 8 or more runs. In 4 of their last 5 one team has had double-digit runs.
The Brewers have scored 6 or more runs themselves in 5 of their last 7 games.
Take OVER 7.5 (-107).
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