In this article, we will formulate a Diamondbacks vs Brewers Prediction for this MLB game on Monday, August 25th at the American Family Field in the opening game of this series. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this MLB matchup.
Milwaukee Brewers Preview
The Milwaukee Brewers have a 81-50 record this season and are sitting on the first place of the NL Central. They have a 43-22 home record and are 61-66 in over/under. They are coming off a 3-4 home defeat by the Giants, and have back-to-back losses. Under is 6-3-1 in their last 10- games, and are playing the Blue Jays and the Phillies next.
The Brewers have a .257 batting average this season, .332 OBP and .404 Slugging percentage. Milwaukee’s pitching staff has a 3.57 ERA and 1.23 WHIP. Brice Turang leads the Brewers with 134 hits, while Christian Yelich leads the team in RBI, with 88, adding a team-high 26 home runs. Sal Frelick is the team’s best hitter with a .298 batting average.
Brandon Woodruff (R) is the projected starting pitcher for the Brewers, and he has a 4-1 record, 2.47 ERA and 0.85 WHIP.
Arizona Diamondbacks Preview
The Arizona Diamondbacks have a 64-67 record this season and are sitting on the third place of the NL West. The Diamondbacks have a 30-35 road record and are 62-61 in over/under They are coming off a 1-6 home defeat by the Reds, which ended their previous five-game winning streak. They are playing the Rangers and the Dodgers next.
The Diamondbacks have a .250 batting average this season, .325 OBP and .439 slugging percentage. Arizona’s pitching staff has a 4.52 ERA and 1.33 WHIP. Geraldo Perdomo leads the Diamondbacks with 138 hits, adding a team-high 84 RBI. Ketel Marte is the team’s best hitter with a .290 batting average. Corbin Carroll leads the team in home runs with 27.
Eduardo Rodriguez (L) is the projected starting pitcher for the Diamondbacks, and he has a 5-7 record, 5.40 ERA and 1.61 WHIP.
Why the Milwaukee Brewers will win
- The Diamondbacks have lost eight of their last nine road games against NL Central opponents.
- The Brewers have won seven of their last eight night games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six road games against NL Central opponents.
- The Brewers have covered the run line in each of their last six Monday games.
- The Brewers have led after 5 innings in 11 of their last 12 games against National League opponents that held a losing record.
- The Diamondbacks have trailed after 3 innings in four of their last five games as road underdogs against NL Central opponents.
Why the Arizona Diamondbacks will win
- The Diamondbacks have won each of their last six games as underdogs against NL Central opponents following a home loss.
- The Brewers have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the run line in each of the Diamondbacks’ last nine games.
- The Brewers have failed to cover the run line in each of their last six games as favorites.
- The Diamondbacks have won the first inning in each of their last eight games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Diamondbacks have led after 5 innings in each of their last nine games against National League opponents that held a winning record.
- The Diamondbacks have led after 3 innings in each of their last six games against NL Central opponents that held a winning record.
Total Runs Facts
- Seven of the Diamondbacks’ last eight road games against National League opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- Fifteen of the Brewers’ last 20 games as favorites against NL West opponents have gone UNDER the total runs line.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in each of the Diamondbacks’ last 10 night games against National League opponents.
- The ‘Inning 1 OVER 0.5 runs’ market has hit in six of the last seven night games between the Diamondbacks and Brewers at American Family Field.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Brewers rank T2nd in the league for runs scored this season (666).
- The Brewers rank 2nd in the league for hits this season (1142).
- The Diamondbacks rank 1st in the league for triples this season (33).
- The Diamondbacks rank 2nd in the league for slugging percentage this season (.439).
Diamondbacks vs Brewers Prediction
The Diamondbacks are 6-2 in their last 8 meetings against the Brewers, and are 3-1 in their last 4 meetings in Milwaukee. Under is 3-1-1 in their last 5 meetings.
In this Diamondbacks vs Brewers Prediction, the Brewers are coming as -180 home favorites. The Brewers are rightfully favored, as they have been the superior team throughout the season, they have been extremely strong at home, and have the pitching advantage today, as Brandon Woodruff takes the mound, who has been excellent this season. On the flip side, the Dbacks are putting Eduardo Rodriguez on the mound, who has been terrible this season, and they also have one of the league’s weakest bullpens. Milwaukee is the third-best team against left-handed pitching, so they have the edge in every single aspect of the game. Take the Milwaukee Brewers to get the job done at home in this one.