The Milwaukee Brewers enter this matchup as strong favorites, boasting a 101-59 record compared to the St. Louis Cardinals’ 77-83. The Brewers have clearly had a better season, and the betting odds reflect that. Milwaukee is favored on the moneyline at -192, meaning you’d need to bet $192 to win $100. Conversely, the Cardinals are underdogs at +157, so a $100 bet would yield $157 if they pull off the upset.
Looking at the spread, the Brewers are giving 1.5 runs at odds of -143. This means you need to wager $143 to win $100 on Milwaukee covering the spread by winning with at least a two-run margin. The Cardinals are getting 1.5 runs with a positive price of +119, so a $100 bet would win $119 if St. Louis loses by one run or wins outright. The spread suggests a close game but with Milwaukee expected to edge out the Cardinals by a small margin.
The total runs line sits at 7.5, with the over priced at -114 and the under at -106. This means the sportsbook expects a moderately scoring game. Betting the over requires a bit more risk for a similar reward, while the under is slightly less costly to bet.
In summary, the Brewers’ superior record and favorite status make them the safer pick, but the 1.5-run spread and underdog moneyline on the Cardinals offer opportunities for value depending on how you want to play this game.