Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals prediction: St. Louis Cardinals ML

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The Pick

St. Louis Cardinals ML (-102)

Why It Works

It has also done a better job creating traffic, owning a 275-264 edge in hits. The power edge is on this side too, with 44 home runs compared with 22 for Milwaukee Brewers. Alec Burleson adds another steady bat, bringing 28 RBIs and 5 home runs into the matchup. On the mound, Andre Pallante has logged 26 strikeouts and 1 quality starts.

Odds & Context

Both teams are 18-15 entering this matchup. The current pregame number is St. Louis Cardinals ML (-102).

Risk to Watch

A matchup between two capable clubs can still turn into a one-run game quickly. The risk is backing a dog or narrow edge and getting burned by one big inning or a bullpen swing late.