The St. Louis Cardinals (2-5) will take on the Milwaukee Brewers (6-1) in the 2nd game of a 3-game series on Saturday at American Family Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Cardinals vs. Brewers odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.
Season series: Brewers lead 1-0.
The Cardinals were shut out 4-0 by the Brewers Friday with RHP Jack Flaherty issuing 6 BB, giving him 13 BB in 2 starts this season. St. Louis has lost 4 consecutive games and has been outscored 21-7 in those games.
RHP Brandon Woodruff recorded 4 K, 2 BB, and 0 ER in 5 1/3 IP in Friday’s win. Milwaukee has strung together 6 straight wins after losing on Opening Day to the Chicago Cubs.
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Cardinals at Brewers projected starters
LHP Jordan Montgomery vs. LHP Eric Lauer
Montgomery (1-0, 5.40 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 1.40 WHIP, 1.8 BB/9 and 5.4 K/9 through 5 IP.
- Was credited with the win in his season debut despite allowing 6 H and 3 ER to the Toronto Blue Jays Apr. 2.
- Has allowed 2 ER or more in 5 straight starts for the Cardinals dating back to last season.
Lauer (1-0, 3.38 ERA) makes his 2nd start. He has a 1.31 WHIP, 3.4 BB/9 and 10.1 K/9 through 5 1/3 IP.
- Tallied 6 K, 5 H, 2 BB, and 2 ER in an 89-pitch outing against the Chicago Cubs on Apr. 2.
- Has a 2-3 record with a 6.46 ERA, 1.63 WHIP, and only a 5.3 K/9 in 6 career starts against the Cardinals.
Cardinals at Brewers odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:40 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Cardinals -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Brewers +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals -1.5 (+110) | Brewers +1.5 (-135)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Cardinals at Brewers picks and predictions
Prediction
Cardinals 6, Brewers 4
Moneyline
With the success that St. Louis has had against Lauer in his career, I’ll back the CARDINALS (-145) on the road despite the recent struggles. I would bet the Cardinals’ money line up to -150 odds.
Run line/Against the spread
CARDINALS -1.5 (+110) has decent value with how well St. Louis performs against southpaws. The Cardinals slashed .263/.343/.465 against lefties in 2022 and have most of their lineup back this season.
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Over/Under
OVER 8.5 (-115) is the play in this game with both teams having average lefties on the mound. The Brewers haven’t excelled against southpaws in recent years, but they have a different lineup than last season.
There have been 9-plus runs scored in 3 of the 4 home games the Brewers have played this season.
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