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The St. Louis Cardinals (70-69) and Milwaukee Brewers (81-58) play the finale of a 3-game series Wednesday at American Family Field at 7:40 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 8-4
The Cards outlasted the Brewers 7-4 in 12 innings Tuesday. They took the lead in the 11th but couldn’t close it out. OF Michael Siani nearly made a highlight-reel catch to end it, but he couldn’t hang on. He took matters into his hands at the dish, though, with a 2-run single in the 12th. The Cards remain 5½ out of the last Wild Card spot.
The Brew Crew can cruise, up 10 in the division with a magic number at 13 to clinch. SS Willy Adames ended his 5-game homer streak Tuesday, but he did have an RBI in the game. They are 19-11 in their last 30 games despite a litany of injuries.
Cardinals at Brewers projected starters
RHP Sonny Gray vs. RHP Colin Rea
Gray (12-9, 3.96 ERA) makes his 26th start. He has a 1.10 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 10.9 K/9 in 147 2/3 IP.
- Last start: Win, 6 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 0 BB, 4 K in 4-1 home victory Thursday against San Diego Padres
- Last 5 regular-season starts vs. Brewers: 1-4, 4.68 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 35 K in 25 IP
Rea (12-4, 3.70 ERA) makes his 24th start (27th appearance). He has a 1.16 WHIP, 2.2 BB/9 and 7.3 K/9 in 146 IP.
- Last start: No-decision, 4 IP, 3 ER, 6 H, 0 BB, 5 K in 5-4 victory in 10 innings Friday at Cincinnati Reds
- Last 5 starts vs. Cardinals: 0-2, 4.22 ERA, 1.69 WHIP, 15 K in 21 1/3 IP
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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 1:40 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Cardinals -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Brewers -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
- Run line (RL)/Against the spread (ATS): Cardinals -1.5 (+165) | Brewers +1.5 (-200)
- Over/Under (O/U): 8 (O: -105 | U: -115)
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Cardinals at Brewers picks and predictions
Prediction
Cardinals 4, Brewers 2
Moneyline
The Cards have gone 3-0-1 in their last 4 series — and all were against playoff teams. They’re fighting, and they’re going to need to get length out of Gray today. Their top 4 relievers all pitched Tuesday and combined for 5 1/3 IP.
Gray goes a solid 7, and the offense grinds its way.
Take the CARDINALS -105.
Run line/Against the spread
As mentioned, the team HAS to get length out of Gray. It’s a bit juice-laden, but I’m on board with SONNY GRAY OVER 17.5 OUTS (-165).
Over/Under
We have similar conditions to Tuesday, which would have gone Under if extra innings weren’t needed. It’s 76 degrees with a 9-mph breeze blowing in.
The Under has cashed in Gray’s last 5 starts, and I’ll take the UNDER 8 (-115).
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