The Milwaukee Brewers (88-65) will be hosted by the Arizona Diamondbacks (85-68) in what is bound to be a critical National League battle. Scheduled at the American Family Field, this game is essential since both teams are gearing up for the playoffs. Each win becomes more and more precious with the focus on the playoffs. In light of this, don’t forget that this match and its wagers can be highly fruitful; as such, it is advised to consider the expert-paid picks.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Milwaukee Brewers 9/20/24 Game Info and Odds |
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| When: | Friday, September 20, 2024 at 8:10 PM ET |
| Where: | American Family Field |
| Watch: | MLBN, ESPN, MLB.TV |
| Diamondbacks odds: | -135 Moneyline |
| Brewers odds: | +115 Moneyline |
| Total Line: | 8.5 |
Arizona Diamondbacks (85-68) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (88-65)
The Diamondbacks have been showing a robust form offensively this season, boasting a .264 batting average with potent sluggers pushing across 840 runs. Their recent game trajectory reveals a strong ability to bounce back from defeats, as evidenced by their latest engagements. Just before this matchup, they outplayed Milwaukee itself in a solid 5-1 victory, maintaining a pattern of high-scoring games interspersed with a couple of narrow losses against Colorado.
| Arizona Diamondbacks Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 19, 2024 | MIL | 5-1 | Win |
| Sep 18, 2024 | COL | 9-4 | Win |
| Sep 17, 2024 | COL | 2-8 | Lose |
| Sep 16, 2024 | COL | 2-3 | Lose |
| Sep 15, 2024 | MIL | 11-10 | Win |
On the other side, the Brewers, with a slightly better overall record, have displayed a commendable defensive prowess marked by a 3.64 ERA and a .238 opponent batting average. Despite a strong defensive front, their offensive output has been less explosive, a factor evident in their last few games where they’ve shown a penchant for tight, low-scoring matches, especially at home. Recently, they experienced a tough loss to Arizona and Philadelphia with the same outcome 1-5.
| Milwaukee Brewers Last 5 Games | |||
| Date | Opponent | Score | SU |
| Sep 19, 2024 | ARI | 1-5 | Lose |
| Sep 18, 2024 | PHI | 2-1 | Win |
| Sep 17, 2024 | PHI | 1-5 | Lose |
| Sep 16, 2024 | PHI | 6-2 | Win |
| Sep 15, 2024 | ARI | 10-11 | Lose |
Zac Gallen (12-6, 3.61 ERA) vs. Colin Rea (12-5, 4.14 ERA)
Zac Gallen of the Diamondbacks walks onto the mound with an impressive 3.61 ERA in 137 innings pitched over the season. This season, Gallen has also managed to whiff out 140 batters while walking only 51. His contributions, especially against teams such as Milwaukee where he has been better than a fairly strong ‘average’ would be, are going to be very important for this home game.
Unlike him, Colin Rea of the Brewers, who has an ERA of 4.14, has a different style of pitching. Rea has pitched more innings, but 27 home runs given up isn’t a good feeling if added to the context of a powerful Arizona offense. Furthermore, the recent outings have not been that consistent in his performance but there is still an opportunity to get important outs at the end of up upon performance expectations.
MLB Odds/Point Spread: Arizona Diamondbacks -135, Total Odds: 8.5
As of this moment, wagers remained tilted ever so slightly in favor of Arizona, given their form of late and their ability to attack offensively. The total line stands at 8.5 with mixed sources on over/under trends which also offers bettors a rather sophisticated option.
Arizona Diamondbacks Betting Trends
Arizona has a much higher scoring strategy in previous encounters and 13 out of their last 19 games have gone over the total. In addition, they have a good record versus Milwaukee, especially away (they have won 6 of their last 7 games on the road at Milwaukee) which suggests they do not flinch in away games.
Milwaukee Brewers Betting Trends
Recent games played by Milwaukee show that the trend has somewhat leaned more towards the UNDER total, especially in home games, which signals a more patient style. However, their performance in Arizona at home (1-6 SU last 7 games) may present a psychological hurdle to cross.
Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Milwaukee Brewers 9/20/24 Betting Picks
Looking at the statistics, both teams have strengths and current forms, which leads us to conclude that it is now Arizona who has a slight advantage, especially their over-the-top offensive stats and a good record on the road against the Brewers. It should be noted that the Brewers sure are strong on the defensive in their home ground, however, their history against Arizona poses a unique appeal to this contest. In terms of trends and performance, it appears Arizona might just take the points.
If you are a bettor looking for angles then looking at the spread of the team is appealing because of the fact that Arizona always finds a way to score. Therefore, it makes sense to take the OVER on total points on account of the offensive games that these two teams have had over the last few encounters. As for the free MLB picks and parlays, these are the options that you should consider.