Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals 8/20/24 – Milwaukee Brewers (72-52) will play against St. Louis Cardinals (61-63) on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Busch Stadium. Many baseball followers look forward to the game because of their expert paid selections. This match, set to begin at 7:45 PM ET, has both teams showing different progressions this season; hence, it is expected to be an exciting encounter as Milwaukee moves up in its place and St. Louis tries to improve after a series of poor performances.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals 8/20/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 7:45 PM ET |
| Where: | Busch Stadium |
| TV: | – |
| Stream: | MLB.TV |
Milwaukee Brewers (72-52) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (61-63)
The Brewers have a strong season and take a .253 batting average and an impressive record to the table. Their offense line-up is fearsome, recording 594 runs and 133 homers between them. Figures of 3.66 ERA and 1.24 WHIP for their pitching staff reflect the effectiveness of this team in managing games. In that context, the psychological advantage is with the Brewers, who have had a better record against the Cardinals in recent years (8-1). This game is critical as it is linked to other match-ups today, such as Colorado Rockies vs Washington Nationals, which will ultimately influence playoff positions in the National League.
On the other hand, while their power approaches Milwaukee, St Louis bats only .245 AVG and has made fewer runs overall because of poor production at home plate and their 4.17 ERA/1.27 WHIP totals. The fact that the Cardinals have lost all but one of their last seven matches indicates that there might be something fundamentally wrong with them. However, this contrast is vital; it looks different from today’s Guardians-Yankees battle, where much hangs on the outcome of this crucial game toward playoffs.
Frankie Montas (5-8, 4.86 ERA) vs. Erick Fedde (8-6, 3.40 ERA)
Frankie Montas, the Brewers’ player, has struggled this season because he has an ERA of 4.86 and a WHIP of 1.46 over 107.1 innings pitched. Moreover, he has struck out 96 batters, while his vulnerability to home runs (16) and walks (48) present weaknesses that a St. Louis Cardinals lineup looking for redemption can take advantage of. How Montas performs today will determine if Milwaukee can continue its dominance over St. Louis.
However, Erick Fedde has been better for the Cardinals as he holds a lower ERA of 3.40 with a WHIP of 1.15. Fedde’s ability to control games well even under pressure is seen in his number of strikeouts, 120, and a few walks, amounting to 38 during 137.2 innings pitched so far this season. A win at home would largely depend on St.Louis having a lower ERA than their opponents and keeping most runners from getting on base since the Brewers are likely to swing fiercely in every turn they get
MLB Odds/Point Spread: St. Louis Cardinals -1.5 +149, Total Odds: 7.5
The current betting odds place the Cardinals as slight underdogs with a spread of -1.5 at +149, while the Brewers are expected to keep the game tight. The total over/under at 7.5 leans towards a moderately high-scoring game, reflecting Milwaukee’s offensive capabilities and the pitching dynamics of both starters.
Milwaukee Brewers Betting Trends
Milwaukee’s recent form is impressive, with a 5-0 SU record in their last five games and an even more dominant 8-1 SU in their last nine encounters against St. Louis. The trend towards high-scoring games on the road (OVER in 5 of the last 6 road games) suggests that the Brewers’ lineup might once again be pivotal in surpassing the total runs expectation for this game.
St. Louis Cardinals Betting Trends
St. Louis’s recent betting trends don’t inspire much confidence, with a 1-6 SU record in their last seven games. However, their ability to sometimes surprise against Milwaukee, with OVERs in 4 of their last 6 encounters, indicates potential for an upset, particularly with Fedde on the mound.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals 8/20/24 Betting Picks
Looking at current form and statistical advantages, the Brewers are expected to maintain dominance over the Cardinals, especially since St. Louis is struggling at home. Considering the match-up advantage and Milwaukee’s better recent play, it is wise to back them on the money line (+118).
Given that both teams have potent batters and some pitching vulnerabilities, it could be wise to go with OVER on 7.5 runs in anticipation of an exciting and possibly high-scoring match. Concentrating on how certain players perform, such as those at the top of Milwaukee’s batting order, might be valuable for those interested in making prop bets or looking at other betting angles.
Given that both teams look set for a tense affair, the recent better offensive numbers by Milwaukee mean they may shade St. Louis in a high-scoring contest with more than 7.5 runs scored by each team. Based on today’s MLB top picks, the Brewers and the OVER are worth looking at.