St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers 4/8/2023 Predictions, Previews and Picks
As the St. Louis Cardinals take the field, they are currently sitting with a record of 2-4 for the year, having played all their games at home thus far. In their most recent game, they fell to the Braves with a score of 5-2. The Cardinals have been swinging the bat well this season, with a team batting average of .324 and a total of 8 home runs and 29 runs scored. They also boast a strong OBP of .380 and a slugging percentage of .484. However, their pitching has struggled with a team ERA of 5.33 and opponents hitting at a clip of .298.
Left-handed pitcher Jordan Montgomery is going to start for St. Louis on Saturday night. He made his first start against Toronto last Sunday, allowing three earned runs on six hits while striking out three across 5.0 innings. Montgomery made 32 starts between New York and St. Louis last year, finishing with a 3.48 ERA and 1.09 WHIP in 178.1 innings. He has made three appearances against Milwaukee during his career, going 1-1 with a 3.52 ERA and 18 strikeouts. His last start against the Brewers game last September, allowing four earned runs on seven hits and one walk across 5.0 innings.
- The St. Louis Cardinals are 1-4 SU in their last 5 games on the road.
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of St. Louis’ last 7 games on the road against Milwaukee.
- The Cardinals are 0-7 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the National League.
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers 4/8/2023 Predictions, Previews and Picks
On the other side of the field, the Milwaukee Brewers come into this game with a record of 5-1, having won all three of their home games. In their last game, they defeated the New York Mets by a score of 7-6. The Brewers have also been hitting well this season with a team batting average of .281, 9 home runs, and 38 runs scored. They have an impressive OBP of .371 and a slugging percentage of .458. The pitching has been a highlight for them, with a team ERA of 2.72 and opponents hitting only .200.
Southpaw Eric Lauer is going to be on the mound for Milwaukee on Saturday. The fourth-year starter allowed two earned runs on five hits in 5.1 innings against the Cubs last Sunday, striking out six batters. Lauer was credited with the win after notching a career-high 11 victories last season. He finished with a 3.69 ERA with a 23.8% strikeout rate over 29 starts for Milwaukee in 2022, and he is off to an encouraging start this year. Lauer has struggled against St. Louis in seven career appearances (six starts), posting a 6.46 ERA in those outings. He has allowed at least two earned runs in all but one of those games, including three across 6.0 innings last August.
- The Milwaukee Brewers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home.
- The total stayed UNDER in 5 of Milwaukee’s last 7 games at home against St. Louis.
- The Brewers are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the National League.
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers. The MLB pick for this game is the Milwaukee Brewers. As the MLB season rolls on, the Milwaukee Brewers have been a standout team, and they will look to extend their success against a struggling division rival on Friday. The Brewers have shown their strength both at the plate and on the mound this season, boasting an impressive .281 batting average with 9 homers and 38 runs scored, as well as a 2.72 ERA and 40 strikeouts. Meanwhile, the Cardinals have struggled with a 2-4 record and a team ERA of 5.33. Expect Milwaukee to come out strong and take advantage of the Cardinals’ weaknesses, securing their sixth victory of the season with a predicted score of 7-3.
MLB Starting Time: 7:10 PM (EDT)
Location: American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Date: Saturday, April 08, 2023
TV: ESP+
MLB Odds: St. Louis Cardinals -145
MLB Totals: 8.5
